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Public Relations Account Executive

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$50,000 - 60,000 yearly

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Job Description - Public Relations Account Executive

RH Strategic is seeking a Public Relations Account Executive (internal title: PR Specialist) to join our growing team. The PR Specialist role is ideal for professionals with 1-2 years of experience at a public relations agency, supporting media outreach, media relations, content development, speaking engagements, award programs, and more.



This is a full-time role based in Washington, D.C., requiring an in-office presence of at least three days per week. To be qualified, candidates must currently reside in the DMV metro area.



RH Strategic is a well-established public relations agency with a robust client portfolio across technology, cybersecurity, healthcare, government, sustainability, and education & workforce industries. We are accepting applications from those who are curious about innovations shaping our future and interested in making an impact through meaningful storytelling.



PR Specialist responsibilities include:



  • Support day-to-day account work, including media list management and oversight, media strategy and outreach, tracking and reporting, event planning, and campaign coordination.

  • Monitor news cycles and propose ideas to insert clients into the narrative.

  • Draft high-quality communications materials.

  • Own award and speaking programs, including tracking, client communication, and content development.

  • Cultivate relationships with industry reporters that lead to earned media opportunities.



Requirements:



  • 1-2 years of PR experience (can include 3-6 months of PR agency internship/fellowship).

  • Ability to meet and or exceed deadlines and prioritize assignments.

  • Ability to communicate succinctly via email and over the phone with media targets in print, online, and broadcast mediums.

  • Experience owning events, editorial calendar, speaking, and awards programs.

  • Ability to comprehend the client’s business, issues, and competitive environments, and contribute to storytelling opportunities.

  • Experience owning projects from concept to completion and regularly reporting to teams and account managers.

  • Ability to take feedback and apply it to future work and possess a natural curiosity and a desire to grow.

  • Must be a proactive communicator, detail-oriented, have strong spelling and grammar skills, and understand AP Style.



Preferred:



  • Exposure to client communication and some media counsel.

  • Experience in digital, paid, content, social, and analytics.



Salary: $50,000-$60,000 annually.


This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. The Company may, in its discretion, also offer an annual bonus in an amount, if any, to be determined by the Company. Bonuses are not guaranteed.



Benefits:


For this role, the Company offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:



  • Insurance: 100% paid base premium for the employee’s medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurances.

  • Transportation Subsidy: $100 per month.

  • Paid Time Off: 16 days of annual PTO, 12 firm holidays, 1 floating day off, and 1 paid day of service.

  • Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with automatic, fully vested match.

  • Stipends: Professional development and wellness.



RH Strategic is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We will not be able to respond to every submission. No calls, recruiters, or offers for contract work, please.

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