PR Account Executive

We’re Hiring:
Public Relations Account Executive

We’re on the hunt for a Public Relations Account Executive in Austin, Texas.

Resplendent is a creative communications agency based in Austin, TX, partnering with hospitality, food and beverage, CPG, and lifestyle brands. We combine thoughtful strategy, strong creative execution, and data-informed decision-making to drive real business outcomes for our clients.

Resplendent is seeking a Public Relations Account Executive to support the execution of PR strategy, media relations, and day-to-day account coordination across a portfolio of hospitality-focused clients.

This is a mid-level, client-facing role designed for someone highly organized, proactive, and eager to grow within a fast-paced agency environment. The Account Executive plays a critical role in ensuring consistent, high-quality execution across accounts while building the skills needed to take on greater ownership over time.

As a boutique agency, our team structure is flexible. The Account Executive may lead execution on some accounts while supporting senior team members on others, depending on account complexity and needs.

• Serve as a day-to-day client contact alongside senior team members, supporting communication, follow-through, and organization across assigned accounts
• Support client communications related to campaigns, media results, and ongoing priorities
• Translate direction from senior team members into clear deliverables, timelines, and next steps
• Build strong client relationships through proactive communication and consistent follow-through
• Support media outreach efforts by pitching timely, relevant opportunities and maintaining consistent follow-up
• Build and maintain foundational relationships with local journalists, editors, influencers, and industry contacts
• Assist in coordinating media interviews, tastings, events, and brand activations
• Contribute to consistent media momentum across accounts through targeted outreach and execution

• Draft press releases, media alerts, pitches, and supporting materials
• Ensure consistency of brand voice and messaging across all PR deliverables
• Collaborate with internal teams to align messaging across channels

• Execute PR strategies set by senior team members across multiple client accounts
• Manage timelines, deliverables, and priorities with strong attention to detail
• Identify opportunities to proactively support account teams and improve workflow efficiency
• Delegate and collaborate with Account Coordinators where applicable

• Consistent, high-quality execution with minimal errors or rework
• Strong follow-through on timelines, deliverables, and communication
• Clear, professional, and proactive client communication
• Growing confidence in media pitching and relationship-building
• Ability to anticipate needs and support account teams effectively
• Increasing awareness of what is working, what is not, and how to adjust

• 2–4 years of experience in public relations, preferably within hospitality, food & beverage, or lifestyle brands
• Strong relationships with Austin-based media and influencers (required)
• Experience using PR tools such as Muck Rack, Cision, or similar platforms
• Excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Based in Austin, TX, with reliable transportation

• National media and influencer relationships
• Agency experience

• Hybrid Office style
• Medical, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance: short and long-term disability, etc.
• PTO with additional mental health days, community service hours, floating holidays
• Cell phone and mileage reimbursements