Public Relations Account Executive

About Startr Co.

Startr Co. is a strategic communications agency that helps next-generation brands break through crowded markets and accelerate growth. We partner with ambitious consumer brands to turn visibility into momentum through earned media, influencer marketing, affiliate marketing, and integrated communications campaigns.

Why Join Startr Co.

Startr Co. values collaboration, excellence, creativity, boldness, and exploration as part of the PR process and empowers team members to develop and reach their full potential while supporting first-class clients. We invest in professional growth through mentorship programs and ongoing coaching, helping to ensure our team members thrive in their role and build the skills needed to progress. Our comprehensive benefits package includes best-in-class medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan, Summer Fridays, and generous vacation time to support work-life balance and well-being. We celebrate our achievements and foster a dynamic, collaborative environment where new ideas are encouraged and embraced. We believe in promoting from within and providing team members with a clear path for professional growth and advancement.

What You'll Work On

Our clients range from emerging challenger brands to category leaders across food and beverage, lifestyle, family, pet, and franchise industries. You'll have the opportunity to work on integrated campaigns spanning earned media, influencer marketing, affiliate marketing, thought leadership, product launches, executive visibility, awards programs, events, and brand partnerships.

What Success Looks Like

At Startr Co., successful Account Executives are equal parts storyteller, strategist, and relationship builder. They don't simply execute tasks or send pitches. They identify opportunities, anticipate client needs, build meaningful relationships with media and creators, and consistently drive measurable results.

The ideal candidate is curious, proactive, accountable, and excited to help growing brands break through crowded markets. They thrive in a fast-paced environment, embrace feedback, think strategically, and bring new ideas to the table.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a primary day-to-day client contact, ensuring clear communication, exceptional service, and a strong understanding of client goals and business objectives.
• Develop story angles, craft compelling media materials, pitch media, and secure meaningful coverage for clients.
• Build and nurture relationships with journalists, creators, industry leaders, and strategic partners to uncover opportunities for clients.
• Coordinate media opportunities, including interviews, briefing materials, product mailings, and event support.
• Identify, engage, and manage influencer and affiliate partners in support of integrated marketing campaigns.
• Lead and participate in client calls, providing proactive recommendations, strategic insights, and campaign updates.
• Monitor industry news, media trends, and cultural moments to identify timely opportunities and inform account strategy.
• Contribute to monthly action plans by bringing forward creative ideas, trend insights, and strategic recommendations.
• Track progress against client goals and KPIs, and measure and communicate the impact of campaign efforts.
• Manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities with strong organization, adaptability, and attention to detail.
• Proactively identify challenges and opportunities, escalating issues appropriately and recommending solutions.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams to deliver best-in-class earned media, influencer, and affiliate marketing programs.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field.
• 2 years of public relations experience, preferably within an agency environment.
• Proven success securing media coverage and developing relationships with journalists, creators, and industry contacts.
• Strong writing, communication, research, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple clients, deadlines, and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Proactive, curious, and resourceful with a passion for storytelling and brand building.
• Experience with influencer marketing, affiliate marketing, or integrated communications campaigns is a plus.
• Familiarity with AI-powered tools and emerging technologies that enhance research, content development, and workflow efficiency

Join Us:

If you're ready to accelerate your PR career, work with exciting consumer brands, and join a team that values creativity, collaboration, and growth, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to join the Startr Co. team.

Startr Co provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Startr Co complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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