Overview

Pinkston is a full-service branding, marketing, and communications agency offering integrated public relations, creative, digital, and research services. As an outcome-driven agency, Pinkston is committed to delivering customized, strategic solutions that drive real-world impact.

Account Executives at Pinkston regularly interact with members of the press and clients, coordinating interviews and facilitating meetings in addition to building a track record of media placements. Primary responsibilities include securing media coverage and developing written materials for clients. Account Executives remain updated on current events and news as they create unique opportunities for their clients within the news cycle.

Details

• •Location: Falls Church, Virginia
• •Status: Exempt Salaried
• •Salary Range: $60,000 - $67,000
• •Travel: 0-5%
• •Hybrid work model with 30% work from home flexibility

Responsibilities

• •Pitch stories to media contacts by email, social media and phone
• •Coordinate with team to draft and edit written materials, including press releases and strategic communication plans
• •Absorb and build a credible understanding of media outlets and audiences
• •Identify creative placement opportunities for media coverage and communicate to clients
• •Establish and develop working relationships with media contacts
• •Identify relevant topics for clients within the news cycle
• •Assist with the onboarding and development of entry level and new team members

Skills and Qualifications

• •Undergraduate degree or relevant experience in public relations, communications, journalism or a related field
• •1-2 years of relevant communications and/or public relations experience
• •Strong research, interpersonal, writing and editing skills
• •Ability to adapt to change, meet deadlines and prioritize client deliverables
• •Public speaking experience (preferred)

Culture

• •Possesses a sense of persistency in all tasks; seeks to push through challenges and ensure excellence in deliverables
• •Commitment to excellence and drive to exceed expectations
• •Seeks to see broader story of client work and understand how individual work contributes to a greater narrative
• •Possesses a collaborative spirit, values teamwork and has strong ability to give and receive feedback and instruction
• •Awareness of how actions impact internal organization and external stakeholders

Benefits

• •Company-sponsored health, dental, and vision plans
• •Employer-funded life insurance, HRA, and short-term disability plan
• •Optional long-term disability and additional life insurance
• •401k retirement plan with annual employer contributions regardless of employee participation
• •Generous holiday and vacation policies
• •Paid parental leave
• •One additional week of paid volunteer time off for a 501C non-profit of your choice