Public Relations Senior Account Manager- Policy /Advocacy

Position SummaryPinkston Senior Account Managers work closely with upper management and begin to oversee client accounts and staff. They navigate the sensitivities of working with the media and have experience in crisis communications. Senior Account Managers drive account direction and media strategy. They are expected to oversee client work, support staff professional development, and work across delivery teams to provide seamless, integrated communications services for our clients.Additional DetailsStatus: Exempt SalariedWork Location: Falls Church, VirginiaTravel: 5-10%RequirementsRole Responsibilities (Pitching/writing, media intel, client relations)Manage a team of people and a portfolio of projects, including leading collaboration across delivery teams. Oversee media campaign plans and execute integration plans for clientsWork with VPs and Directors to manage a crisis, understand escalation of issues when neededEngage with clients, self-directed to interact and make decisions on behalf of PinkstonFamiliarity with client messaging and accompanying media risks and sensitivitiesMitigate and problem-solve media and client complicationsReview proposals and draft SOWs that align with potential client needsEnsure that the team is aligned with the SOW in deliverablesWork with upper management on onboarding new clientsAssist with the creation of client messaging documentsEngage in initial discovery calls with stakeholdersBe familiar with key institutional knowledge points and donorsIdentify inherent media risksProfessional development of staffEnsure team execution on communications strategies to reach client goalsFamiliarity with team clients, assisting the team when necessarySkills & QualificationsRequiredUndergraduate degree or relevant experience in public relations, communications, marketing, journalism, or a related field7 years of relevant communications and/or marketing experienceDemonstrated ability to manage team members and clientsSkilled at anticipating media, client, and team needsAbility to balance and navigate multiple time-sensitive projectsExperience working in an integrated communications environment, collaborating across teams to deliver cohesive client workAlignment with Pinkston’s guiding principlesCulturePossesses a sense of persistence in all tasks; seeks to push through challenges and ensure excellence in deliverablesCommitment to excellence and drive to exceed expectationsSeeks to see the broader story of client work and understand how individual work contributes to a greater narrativePossesses a collaborative spirit, values teamwork, and has a strong ability to give and receive feedback and instructionAwareness of how actions impact internal organization and external stakeholdersEmpowers and assists – success is defined by not only your success but also by if you empowered and assisted your team to succeedWho We ArePinkston is a full-service branding, marketing, and communications agency offering integrated public relations, creative, digital, and research services to transform companies and organizations. As an outcome-driven agency, Pinkston is committed to delivering customized, strategic solutions that drive real-world impact.BenefitsPinkston offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes company-sponsored health, dental, and vision plans accompanied by employer-funded life insurance, HRA, and a short-term disability plan. Optional long-term disability and additional Life Insurance are also available. Pinkston provides a 401k retirement plan and contributes to each employee’s retirement annually, regardless of employee participation.At Pinkston, we believe great things happen when people come together and are committed to building a collaborative in-person work environment. Pinkston is also committed to a healthy work-life balance. We offer flexibility through an innovative hybrid work model that gives team members the opportunity to work from home up to 30% of the time. Pinkston provides generous holiday and vacation policies, paid parental leave, and an additional week of paid “volunteer time off” to encourage employees to invest time in a 501C non-profit of their choice.Equal Opportunity EmployerPinkston is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Pinkston makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Salary : $35,000 - $60,000