Public Relations Account Manager
Philadelphia – HYBRID
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.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The ideal candidate is a proactive communicator, strong writer, relationship builder and strategic thinker who thrives in an agency environment and can manage multiple clients and priorities simultaneously. This includes:
* 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:
o Press releases
o Media advisories
o Feature articles
o Bylined thought leadership content
o Award submissions
o Executive talking points
o Q&A documents
o Client messaging materials
o Social media content and campaign copy across LinkedIn, 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.
REQUIREMENTS:
* 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.
Site only accepts .pdf documents. Send Word docs to info@blueplateminds.com. Please reference job posting that interests you.