Public Relations Account Manager

5 month duration – beginning early November, 2026

Full service marketing agency based in Philadelphia is searching for a Public Relations Account Manager to cover a maternity leave. A seasoned professional in the public relations space you will serve as the primary day-to-day contact for assigned clients. This includes developing and executing public relations strategies, managing media relations, overseeing client communications, coordinating agency resources and ensuring successful delivery of PR programs.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned client accounts.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication and strategic counsel.
• Lead client meetings, prepare agendas and present recommendations and campaign results.
• Ensure projects remain on schedule, within scope and aligned with client objectives.
• Identify opportunities to expand services and support overall account growth.
• Develop and implement integrated public relations and communications strategies.
• Create annual PR plans and campaign-specific PR plans
• Align PR activities with broader marketing, advertising, social media and business goals.
• Monitor industry trends, current events and emerging opportunities relevant to clients.
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists, editors, producers, influencers and industry publications.
• Research and develop media lists and targeted outreach strategies.
• Pitch story ideas, secure media coverage and coordinate interviews.
• Track, monitor and report media placements and coverage results.
• Respond to media inquiries and facilitate client spokesperson opportunities.
• Write and edit:
  • Press releases
  • Media advisories
  • Feature articles
  • Bylined thought leadership content
  • Award submissions
  • Executive talking points
  • Q&A documents
  • Client messaging materials
  • Social media content and campaign copy across Linked In, Facebook, Instagram, X, and emerging platforms
• Develop integrated content calendars that align public relations, social media, and marketing initiatives.
• Create engaging content that supports brand awareness, audience engagement, thought leadership, and lead generation objectives.
• Collaborate with creative and/or social teams on social media graphics, short-form videos, and other digital content assets.
• Assist with community management, including responding to comments, messages, and online inquiries in alignment with approved brand voice and messaging.
• Leverage social media channels to amplify earned media coverage, events, announcements, and thought leadership content.
• Ensure all content is accurate, compelling, and aligned with client messaging, brand standards, and strategic objectives.

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing or related field.
• 5+ years of public relations, communications, social media or agency experience.
• Strong media relations experience with demonstrated success securing earned media coverage.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing social media content strategies across multiple platforms.
• Exceptional written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple clients and deadlines simultaneously.
• Experience developing strategic communications plans.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to analyze content performance metrics and use insights to optimize communications strategies.
• Experience with media monitoring, reporting, and PR software tools preferred.