Mekky Media is an award-winning public relations agency that uses strategic communications and creative storytelling to captivate audiences, build meaningful connections and create positive change for our clients. Our work is grounded in four core values: passionate, curious, entrepreneurial and trustworthy. We are seeking an experienced, driven PR Account Manager who embodies these values by bringing fresh ideas, strategic thinking and a relentless commitment to delivering results across a diverse portfolio of clients.
Position Summary
The full-time Account Manager will serve as the day-to-day lead on select client accounts, owning both short- and long-term projects from strategy through execution. This person will foster client relationships, lead proactive media relations and drive results.
Responsibilities
- Lead, manage, hold accountable (LMA
- )Lead the day-to-day management of assigned accounts and account teams, ensuring strategies, timelines and deliverables remain on track
- Serve as primary day-to-day contact for clients
- Provide strong support on accounts led by senior leaders, as needed
- Develop and execute strategic, creative and integrated PR plans aligned with client goals
- Write, review and edit press materials including press releases, media alerts, photo captions, media pitches, biographies, digital press kits etc.
- Oversee the quality and accuracy of work produced across assigned accounts
- Anticipate challenges, recommend solutions and confidently navigate client concerns, team conflicts and shifting prioritiesLead proactive media relations efforts, including identifying timely story opportunities, developing targeted pitches and securing consistent, high-quality coverage
- Maintain client relations through meetings, conference calls, events, general contact
- Prepare meeting agendas, notes, reports with support team
- Attend and organize events on behalf of clients and agency, as needed
- Develop and maintain solid media relationships with journalists, producers, editors, bloggers, digital content creators and social media influencers
- Delegate responsibilities effectively and hold team members accountable for deadlines and deliverables
- Monitor and engage across digital media channels on behalf of clients, as appropriate
- Assist with developing strategic and creative integrated PR initiatives
- Monitor current industry news, trends and technology in the PR space as well as client industries we represent
- Support the agency’s business development efforts through idea generation, introduction meetings, proposal writing and presentations, as needed
- Support the agency’s marketing and social media initiatives, including social media, earned media, agency awards, newsletters and more
- Manage and mentor junior employees, providing clear direction, constructive feedback and opportunities for professional growth
Benefits Include:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life/AD&D insurance
- Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
- Health Care Support Program
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Commuter Benefits Program
Emotional Well Being Support Program401(k) plan
- Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Commuter benefit
- Parental leave
- Hybrid work schedule
Work Schedule and Environment
Mekky Media offers a hybrid work environment. The Account Manager position is responsible for working in the office two (2) days per week, Monday through Thursday. All team members work remotely on Fridays.
Compensation
The Account Manager position offers a salary range from $65,000 to $75,000 annually, commensurate with experience. Mekky Media Relations also offers a commission program to all employees.
Mekky Media Relations is an equal opportunity employer. We seek applicants of diverse backgrounds and hire without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
