Public Relations Senior Account Executive

Buchanan Public Relations is a full-service PR, crisis communications, and digital strategy agency—named one of America’s best PR agencies by Newsweek and a Best Place to Work by Philly Favorites. We believe in smart strategies, creative storytelling, and the power of relationships. If you’re looking for an opportunity to hone your PR skills, contribute fresh ideas and work in a supportive (and dog-friendly!) environment, read on.

We are seeking strong mid-level talent for a PR Senior Account Executive position. The ideal candidate is experienced in an agency setting, displays confidence leading the day-to-day management of client accounts, anticipates client needs, drives steady media results, and can manage junior team members.

If you are a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative setting and has a great sense of humor, you might be the perfect fit.

What You’ll Do

• Lead accounts with confidence. You are comfortable serving as the day-to-day contact for several client accounts, managing client requests and expectations, anticipating needs, and attending and leading client meetings.
• Drive media relations strategy. You understand what it takes to secure media coverage. You consistently bring media opportunities to clients and can successfully guide your team’s pitching efforts.
• Write with precision. You absorb new information with ease and can transcribe that knowledge into impactful press releases, bylined articles, blog posts, media responses, and social media posts that require minimal to no edits.
• Develop communications plans. You take a strategic approach to delighting clients and bringing reliable value. Working with senior management, you establish client priorities and put plans into motion.
• Serve as a manager and mentor. You confidently manage small teams and serve as a trusted mentor for junior talent. You provide structured assignments, meaningful edits and helpful feedback for team members.
• Be a team player. You collaborate seamlessly, can demonstrate success in supporting client needs and contribute to agency initiatives.

What You Bring:

• 4 – 6 years of public relations experience, with at least two years of experience at a PR agency
• Confidence with leading client interactions and track record of delivering exceptional results
• Proven media pitching success
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Experience managing junior team members
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, anticipate needs and work under tight deadlines
• Creative thinking and problem-solving
• Experience in digital communications, including social media, influencer relations, and SEO a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism or related field, required.

Why You’ll Love It Here:

We’re a team that values trust, creativity, initiative and a sense of humor. We offer medical, dental and vision benefits, a company-matched 401k, generous PTO + an extra week of paid vacation between Christmas and New Year’s, flexible work hours, a casual dress code, a dog-friendly workplace and summer Friday hours.

This position is hybrid. Candidate must be able to commute to our office in Wayne, PA twice per week, and be available for in-person client meetings throughout the week.

Ready to Join Us?

Send your resume, salary requirements and a persuasive letter (show us your personality!) to: careers@buchananpr.com. No phone calls, please.