Account Executive

McPherson Strategies is seeking an Account Executive to join us on an initial 3-month contract basis, with the opportunity to extend into a permanent full-time role. We need someone who can hit the ground running — bringing sharp strategic instincts, strong media relationships, and the ability to drive real results for clients doing work that matters. This is a great fit if you're looking to prove yourself in a fast-moving, mission-driven environment.

The role will encompass a diverse range of tasks tailored to individual client needs, including but not limited to:

• Identify and execute opportunities to earn clients’ visibility — media placements, influencer engagements, conference pitches, and more
• Contribute to strategic communications planning and help bring those strategies to life
• Manage key implementation tasks: building media and influencer lists, conducting media and influencer outreach, identifying and pitching relevant conferences and events, drafting op-eds, developing social media campaigns, and more
• Show up actively on client calls and keep account project management moving
• Support new business proposals and firm marketing as needed

Key Qualities:

• 4+ years in communications — agency experience a strong plus
• A self-starter who doesn't wait to be told what to do
• Sharp writer and clear thinker who presents information in a digestible way
• Strong relationship management across clients, media, and external stakeholders
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail
• Excellent time management and project management skills
• Genuinely curious and plugged into the news cycle and media landscape
• Comfortable working with a remote team
• Deep care for social impact and the work of creating change
• Bonus: Existing relationships in the social impact space