What are the responsibilities and job description for the Account Executive position at Buchanan Public Relations?
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.
The agency has an immediate opening for an Account Executive who is a skilled writer, a creative thinker, a proactive team player and is polished in client interactions. The ideal candidate has a few years of agency experience under their belt, and is adept at media pitching, crafting compelling content and communicating confidently with clients.
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
- 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.
- Lead accounts with confidence. You are comfortable serving as the day-to-day contact for several client accounts, managing client requests and expectations, and attending and leading client meetings.
- Bring fresh ideas. You keep an eye on industry trends, are an avid consumer of the news and know how to spot opportunities. You can turn those opportunities into creative media pitches, social media concepts or articles and blog posts.
- Serve as a mentor. As an Account Executive, you will oversee our Apprenticeship & Internship programs. You will be responsible for reviewing resumes, scheduling interviews, onboarding new apprentices and interns and coordinating regular check-ins.
- Be a team player. You collaborate seamlessly, can demonstrate success in supporting client needs and contribute to agency initiatives.
What You Bring:
- 3 – 4 years of PR agency experience
- Strong writing and editing skills
- Proven media pitching success
- Ability to work under tight deadlines
- Comfort with client interactions and track record of delivering exceptional results for clients
- Creative thinking and problem-solving
- Experience in digital communications, including social media, influencer relations, and SEO
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism or related field, preferred.
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 Bryn Mawr, PA.
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.
