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Eberly & Collard Public Relations is a national firm specializing in integrated marketing communications, branding, product positioning, thought-leadership campaigns, event planning, public/media relations, digital marketing, SEO, demand generation, social media, influencer marketing and advertising. Our main office is based in Midtown Atlanta, and our satellite office is located in New York City.
Our Atlanta office has an immediate opening for an entrepreneurial, self-starting individual to join our growing team. This mid-level role is ideal for a strong writer and account lead who is comfortable owning day-to-day client communications and executing modern, integrated PR programs across earned, owned, and paid channels. Candidates may have held prior titles such as Public Relations Manager, Account Executive, Senior Public Relations Coordinator, Senior Account Coordinator, Communications Manager, or PR/Marketing Specialist.
We are looking for people who believe we can accomplish so much more together than apart. People who are ready to jump right in, love collaborating, and value our culture of inclusion and transparency.
The Public Relations Manager will be responsible for omni-channel functions essential to earned media, client account leadership, content development, campaign planning, measurement/reporting, and the coordination of high-level integrated marketing programs.
The Position:
- Manage assigned client accounts to ensure integrated program plans are executed on time and to a high standard; lead client communications, document activity, and report progress on a consistent cadence.
- Lead earned media strategy and execution, including media list development, pitching, follow-up, interview coordination, and ongoing relationship building with relevant editors, reporters, journalists, and producers.
- Develop and oversee high-quality written deliverables with extreme accuracy, including press releases, media materials, byline articles, pitches, thought-leadership content, social copy, and client correspondence. Solid knowledge of Associated Press writing guidelines is essential.
- Plan integrated content and campaign calendars across earned, owned, and paid channels; collaborate with digital and social team members to align messaging, timing, and performance goals.
- Conduct market and media research, including editorial calendars, competitor intelligence, and trend monitoring; apply findings to strengthen brand visibility and campaign performance.
- Coordinate select paid and sponsored opportunities (as applicable), including planning timelines, asset delivery, copy coordination, and submission requirements; ensure campaigns are documented and reportable.
- Support digital-first PR outcomes by identifying backlink and brand mention opportunities and collaborating on content optimization for search and emerging answer experiences (GEO/AEO) with internal and external partners as needed.
- Support event- and tradeshow-driven initiatives by assisting with press planning, media appointments, onsite/digital press room needs, and post-event follow-up; help capture and repurpose content for ongoing visibility.
- Oversee and coordinate influencer and creator initiatives in partnership with account and digital teams, including identification, outreach support, briefing, timeline management, and reporting on results.
- Brief and oversee creative/design deliverables (graphics, video, presentations, and other assets) to ensure quality, accuracy, and brand alignment; coordinate production timelines across internal and external partners.
- Own coverage tracking and reporting, including recaps, qualitative highlights, and measurable outcomes (placements, impressions, share-of-voice, referral traffic, lead indicators, etc.) where applicable.
- Supervise and mentor junior team members and interns as needed; provide guidance, quality control, and training to maintain strong execution standards across media lists, research, drafting, and reporting.
- Serve in a proactive role to assist agency owners and senior team members with streamlining best practices for client account management and contributing to the growth of the agency.
- Support new business development by assisting with audits, meeting preparation, presentations, and scope/proposal development as needed.
- Demonstrate consistent, positive values and actions aligned with Eberly & Collard Public Relations’ ongoing mission and day-to-day activities.
Requirements
Qualifications:
Important: 2-to 4-year minimum post-college work experience required in a public relations, communications, marketing, or similar agency environment. 4-year BA or BS degree in Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, or an extremely similar degree required.
Internships are important but do not count toward the 2-to 4-year post-college experience unless they took place after college graduation and the dates are verifiable.
Benefits
Compensation:
- The budgeted salary range for this position is competitive and based on qualifications and experience.
- Bonuses are based on the growth of the company and meeting individual performance metrics.
Why Should You Apply?
- Generous PTO and paid holidays.
- Rich benefits package includes health, dental, vision and retirement plans.
- Bonus “Employee Incentive” program.
- ECPR “Give Back” Program.
- Paid Parking.
- Great clients and creative/interesting campaigns.
- Upbeat, collaborative team environment.
- Promotions available.
- Summer Fridays program.
- Gym membership available at a discounted rate.
- Professional development and mentorship programs offered by senior team members.
- Celebration of individual and agency milestones (birthdays, work anniversaries, new client accounts, etc.).
Eberly & Collard Public Relations is a national firm specializing in integrated marketing communications, branding, product positioning, thought-leadership campaigns, event planning, public/media relations, digital marketing, SEO, demand generation, social media, influencer marketing and advertising. Our main office is based in Midtown Atlanta, and our satellite office is located in New York City.
Our Atlanta office has an immediate opening for an entrepreneurial, self-starting individual to join our growing team. This mid-level role is ideal for a strong writer and account lead who is comfortable owning day-to-day client communications and executing modern, integrated PR programs across earned, owned, and paid channels. Candidates may have held prior titles such as Public Relations Manager, Account Executive, Senior Public Relations Coordinator, Senior Account Coordinator, Communications Manager, or PR/Marketing Specialist.
We are looking for people who believe we can accomplish so much more together than apart. People who are ready to jump right in, love collaborating, and value our culture of inclusion and transparency.
The Public Relations Manager will be responsible for omni-channel functions essential to earned media, client account leadership, content development, campaign planning, measurement/reporting, and the coordination of high-level integrated marketing programs.
The Position:
- Manage assigned client accounts to ensure integrated program plans are executed on time and to a high standard; lead client communications, document activity, and report progress on a consistent cadence.
- Lead earned media strategy and execution, including media list development, pitching, follow-up, interview coordination, and ongoing relationship building with relevant editors, reporters, journalists, and producers.
- Develop and oversee high-quality written deliverables with extreme accuracy, including press releases, media materials, byline articles, pitches, thought-leadership content, social copy, and client correspondence. Solid knowledge of Associated Press writing guidelines is essential.
- Plan integrated content and campaign calendars across earned, owned, and paid channels; collaborate with digital and social team members to align messaging, timing, and performance goals.
- Conduct market and media research, including editorial calendars, competitor intelligence, and trend monitoring; apply findings to strengthen brand visibility and campaign performance.
- Coordinate select paid and sponsored opportunities (as applicable), including planning timelines, asset delivery, copy coordination, and submission requirements; ensure campaigns are documented and reportable.
- Support digital-first PR outcomes by identifying backlink and brand mention opportunities and collaborating on content optimization for search and emerging answer experiences (GEO/AEO) with internal and external partners as needed.
- Support event- and tradeshow-driven initiatives by assisting with press planning, media appointments, onsite/digital press room needs, and post-event follow-up; help capture and repurpose content for ongoing visibility.
- Oversee and coordinate influencer and creator initiatives in partnership with account and digital teams, including identification, outreach support, briefing, timeline management, and reporting on results.
- Brief and oversee creative/design deliverables (graphics, video, presentations, and other assets) to ensure quality, accuracy, and brand alignment; coordinate production timelines across internal and external partners.
- Own coverage tracking and reporting, including recaps, qualitative highlights, and measurable outcomes (placements, impressions, share-of-voice, referral traffic, lead indicators, etc.) where applicable.
- Supervise and mentor junior team members and interns as needed; provide guidance, quality control, and training to maintain strong execution standards across media lists, research, drafting, and reporting.
- Serve in a proactive role to assist agency owners and senior team members with streamlining best practices for client account management and contributing to the growth of the agency.
- Support new business development by assisting with audits, meeting preparation, presentations, and scope/proposal development as needed.
- Demonstrate consistent, positive values and actions aligned with Eberly & Collard Public Relations’ ongoing mission and day-to-day activities.
Requirements
Qualifications:
Important: 2-to 4-year minimum post-college work experience required in a public relations, communications, marketing, or similar agency environment. 4-year BA or BS degree in Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, or an extremely similar degree required.
Internships are important but do not count toward the 2-to 4-year post-college experience unless they took place after college graduation and the dates are verifiable.
Benefits
Compensation:
- The budgeted salary range for this position is competitive and based on qualifications and experience.
- Bonuses are based on the growth of the company and meeting individual performance metrics.
Why Should You Apply?
- Generous PTO and paid holidays.
- Rich benefits package includes health, dental, vision and retirement plans.
- Bonus “Employee Incentive” program.
- ECPR “Give Back” Program.
- Paid Parking.
- Great clients and creative/interesting campaigns.
- Upbeat, collaborative team environment.
- Promotions available.
- Summer Fridays program.
- Gym membership available at a discounted rate.
- Professional development and mentorship programs offered by senior team members.
- Celebration of individual and agency milestones (birthdays, work anniversaries, new client accounts, etc.).
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in public relations account executive jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in public relations, communications, journalism, or a related field
- One to three years of PR agency or in-house communications experience
- Demonstrated ability to write press releases, pitch letters, and media materials
- Experience building and maintaining relationships with journalists and media contacts
- Proficiency with media monitoring and PR software such as Cision or Meltwater
- Strong project management skills with ability to handle multiple client accounts simultaneously
Tips for Your Public Relations Account Executive Job Search
Tailor your resume to account management
Public relations account executive roles prioritize client retention and campaign execution, so your resume should lead with accounts managed, media placements earned, and results tied to client goals, not just duties. Generic PR bullets won't stand out against candidates who show account-specific impact.
Build a media coverage portfolio now
Hiring managers for account executive roles expect to see clip books or coverage reports from past campaigns. Compile placements by client, outlet tier, and campaign objective so you can share them quickly during outreach. Screenshots and media monitoring exports both work if the original links have expired.
Target agencies by their client roster
Agency roles differ significantly based on which industries their clients are in. If your background is in healthcare or technology PR, search for firms whose listed clients fall in those sectors. You'll interview better and onboard faster when the pitch cycles and media contacts already overlap with your experience.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists public relations account executive openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a client scenario for interviews
Account executive interviews almost always include a scenario question asking how you'd handle a client conflict, a missed deadline, or a media crisis. Walk through a real situation from your background using the client's perspective, the action you took, and the outcome. Vague answers about 'communication skills' won't get you past a second round.
Negotiate scope before discussing title
In PR agencies, account executive titles vary widely by firm size and billing structure. Before accepting or countering an offer, clarify how many accounts you'd carry, the billing hours expected, and whether the role involves new business pitches. These factors affect your day-to-day workload far more than the title itself.
Public Relations Account Executive Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most public relations account executives?
The most active employers for public relations account executives right now are Highwire, FINN Partners, and Nectar Communications, and the most openings are in New York, California, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Agency roles tend to cluster in major media markets, while in-house positions are distributed more broadly across industries.
How many public relations account executive jobs are remote?
About 96% of public relations account executive openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting broader flexibility trends across communications roles. Media relations and account coordination work is most likely to be offered remotely, while client-facing agency roles that require in-person presentations or events tend to stay on-site or hybrid.
How do you become a public relations account executive?
Most public relations account executives start with a degree in communications, public relations, or journalism, then build experience through internships, agency coordinator roles, or in-house communications positions. From there, you develop a track of media placements, client work, and account management. Demonstrating that you can run campaigns, manage client relationships, and generate earned coverage consistently is what moves you into an account executive title.
Can you get a public relations account executive job with little experience?
Yes, some agencies hire into account executive roles directly from internships or coordinator positions if you can show strong writing samples, media lists you've built, and at least one campaign you contributed to from pitch through placement. Boutique and mid-size agencies are generally more open to promoting or hiring junior candidates into account executive titles than large holding company firms, which often require more tenure before the step up.
What does the public relations account executive interview process look like?
Most public relations account executive interview processes include an initial screening call with HR or a recruiter, followed by a conversation with the account team lead or hiring manager focused on your media relationships and client experience. Many firms then ask for a writing exercise or a mock pitch to a journalist. Final rounds often involve meeting agency leadership and walking through past campaigns in detail, with questions about how you handled client feedback or a coverage miss.
Where can I find and apply to public relations account executive jobs?
You can find and apply to public relations account executive jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your background, agency specialty, or target industry, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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