Public Relations Account Executive

Hiltzik Strategies is a strategic communications and consulting firm specializing in message and narrative development, corporate communications, crisis management and litigation support, media relations, digital and social media strategy, research and analysis, and content creation. We serve as a trusted advisor and partner to leading business executives, entrepreneurs, and leaders across media, entertainment, technology, sports, finance, education, public affairs, philanthropy, and other industries.

We are looking for a highly motivated Public Relations Account Executive in our New York office who will enjoy working in a fast-paced, collaborative, creative environment. The Account Executive is a trusted day-to-day lead on client accounts, responsible for driving strategy into execution, delivering strong media results, and keeping clients and internal teams aligned on goals, timelines, and progress. This person manages and mentors junior team members and builds strong client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary day-to-day contact for assigned clients, building relationships grounded in trust, transparency, and responsiveness
• Partner with senior team members to develop PR strategies, program plans, and recommendations, and manage execution against them
• Independently develop and pitch compelling story angles to national, regional, and trade media, and secure meaningful coverage
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with reporters and editors
• Write and edit press releases, fact sheets, Q&As, bios, pitch letters, briefing materials, and client reports, and review work from junior team members for quality and accuracy
• Analyze media coverage to deliver insights and recommendations, and prepare regular results reports and summaries
• Manage timelines, deliverables, and budgets across accounts, flagging risks and changes early
• Lead client status calls and meetings, and clearly communicate priorities, progress, and next steps to clients and the internal team
• Plan and support media interviews, briefings, media tours, and events, and represent clients at industry conferences
• Guide and delegate to Account Coordinators and Senior Associates, providing coaching and feedback
• Identify opportunities to grow existing accounts and contribute to new business pitches, including research, ideation, and presentation development
• Stay current on media trends, industry news, and emerging PR and social tactics

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of agency and/or public relations experience
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or a related field
• Proven track record of securing media coverage and building relationships with reporters
• Strong understanding of traditional and non-traditional PR strategies and tactics
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage clients, media, partners, and colleagues at all levels
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple accounts and projects, meet deadlines, and drive work across the finish line
• Experience in a client service role and/or demanding, dynamic environments
• Exceptional attention to detail, follow-up, and organizational skills
• Initiative and a drive to learn, with comfort working both independently and as part of a team
• Experience with media monitoring and database tools and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Digital and social media savvy a plus

Compensation range: $82-95k with generous benefits package