Senior Account Executive (Hybrid Remote)

Zilker Media is an award-winning boutique PR firm building brands for some of the world's top executives, thought leaders and companies. We're proud to be: Named to the 2026 Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America Named to Inc.'s 2026 Best Workplaces list A 2026 Best Place to Work (Austin Business Journal) Home to publicists who regularly land on the Michael Smart Best Pitch of the Year and Qwoted 100 lists We're looking for a Senior Account Executive with real agency chops – someone who builds strong media relationships, gets results and knows how to bring clients along for the ride. What You’ll Do Drive media relations and results. Build relationships with reporters, editors and producers; pitch strong stories; secure consistent national, regional and local coverage. Go beyond the placement. Land speaking engagements, award wins and conference opportunities for clients – not just press hits. Own the client relationship. Report on results, consult on strategy and keep the trains running on time. Clients should feel like you understand their business as well as they do. Understand the \"why.\" Know each client’s business goals and connect the dots between your PR work and their bottom line. Write. Craft sharp pitches and tailored client communications , plus ghostwrite longform content – think executive op-eds – that supports media relations goals. Work across industries. We’re industry-agnostic, with clients in healthcare, financial, B2G, defense, AEC and professional services. We especially want to hear from candidates with experience in one or more of these spaces. Explore GEO. Help clients build visibility in AI-powered search and answer engines (ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews) by connecting earned media strategy to Generative Engine Optimization. What We’re Looking For 3-5 years of full-time PR/media relations experience – agency experience is required A track record of securing real, meaningful media coverage Strong writing skills, from pitches to longform ghostwritten pieces A genuine ability to build relationships with clients – and show them results Curiosity about (or experience with) GEO and how earned media shapes visibility in AI search Sharp business acumen. You get how PR moves the needle for a client’s business Strong project management chops; nothing falls through the cracks on your watch We’re a professional services firm. That means we show up like professionals: reliable, sharp and easy to work with, for clients and teammates alike. Must be based in the Austin, TX area. We’re in the office ~2 days/week, remote the rest. Culture & Benefits Flexibility Hybrid schedule – office ~2 days/week Unlimited PTO (minimum 2 weeks required) Standard holidays + office closed Christmas-New’s (~19 days/year total) Summer Fridays Flexible scheduling around your workflow Growth Professional development budget Real feedback and open dialogue at every level Room to innovate and make an impact Benefits 60% employer-contributed medical insurance 100% employer-contributed dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k) option Profit-sharing eligibility after one year Good Vibes Optional participation in the Good Vibes Initiative, our philanthropic arm We work hard – and we have fun doing it #J-18808-Ljbffr Zilker Media