PR Account Executive

About the role

We’re seeking an Account Executive (AE) with experience in project management and earned media to join our Atlanta or Athens team. You’ll help lead day-to-day PR and communications work, collaborate across integrated teams, and deliver solid results for clients. This role is a strong fit for someone who is organized, proactive, calm under pressure, energized by fast-paced work that blends smart strategy with excellent execution and experienced in public relations.

Responsibilities

• Earned Media and Public Relations
• Develop and execute strategic earned media plans at a national and local level for B2B and B2C clients across multiple industries
• Pitch and secure earned media
• Build relationships with reporters and key stakeholders
• Monitor news, cultural moments and industry trends to spot opportunities and risks
• Support reputation management and help teams navigate emerging issues
• Partner with specialists across the agency to deliver integrated campaigns
• Pitch & build relationships with reporters/producers/editors
• Tailor angles and messaging for diverse audiences and outlets
• Monitor news/social channels for opportunities, risks, and emerging narratives
• Team leadership & account delivery
• Lead and support client-facing projects and be accountable for outcomes
• Cook up timelines, workflows and deliverables for public relations work across internal teams
• Communicate clearly with teammates and clients; delegate thoughtfully as appropriate
• Contribute to decision-making and strategic thinking on projects you own
• Oversee reporting on PR results for projects you lead
• Support new business efforts
• Budget & operations
• Support and maintain clients’ budgets and billing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in communication, journalism or PR
• 3–5 years communications or public relations experience with 1–2 years in an agency environment
• Demonstrated success and passion for earned media across multiple channels
• Strong writing/editing skills; AP Style proficiency
• Strong project management skills and comfort with technology tools such as Asana
• Excellent communicator and collaborator; strong attention to detail
• Experience with using AI responsibly and effectively
• Proficiency in languages in addition to English preferred

Benefits

We believe great work starts by taking care of our people. Benefits include world-class health insurance, profit sharing, unlimited sick days, 401(k) match + financial planning, and a flexible work environment. (3 days in office, 2 days remote). Intermittent travel may be required.

EEO

At Jackson Spalding, we embrace and celebrate our differences. They inspire, unite and motivate us to strive for a better way. In alignment with our purpose to cultivate meaningful relationships rooted in mutual respect, we are dedicated to fostering a sense of belonging throughout our agency. Jackson Spalding is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment against any person on account of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.