Senior Account Executive Job at Pinkston (Falls Church)

Senior Account Executive

Pinkston

Location:
United States , Falls Church

Category:
Public Relations

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

Pinkston’s Senior Account Executives provide leadership and direction to their teams, manage media opportunities, oversee day-to-day account operations, and regularly interact with clients. This position focuses on supporting faith-based organizations. A Senior Account Executive will develop an earned media strategy, oversee daily engagement with media, handle sensitive topics, and provide strategic support in solving complex client issues with an awareness of the full scope of Pinkston's integrated omni-channel offerings.

Job Responsibility:

Demonstrate expertise in working with the media while building relationships with press contacts
Ability to provide strategic guidance on media interactions, including navigating high-profile media opportunities and sensitive situations
Collaborate with team leads to provide support for integrated client accounts and interactions
Effectively strategize and coordinate the development of written materials
Create and implement strategic communications campaigns and plans for clients
Utilize people management skills in developing and mentoring staff, and executing on defined deliverables for clients
Model and sustain a high level of excellence in client service delivery
Train, guide, mentor, and manage junior staff day-to-day tasks

Requirements:

Undergraduate degree or relevant experience in public relations, communications, marketing, journalism, or a related field
3+ years of relevant communications and/or marketing experience
Strong background in speaking to a variety of different audiences
Adapts to change and meets deadlines
Experience in communication campaign management
Proven track record of media engagement
Ability to balance and navigate multiple time-sensitive projects
Alignment with Pinkston’s guiding principles

Nice to have:

Experience in working in an agency or firm that includes integrated delivery across multiple channels (Web, Design, Organic, and Paid Social, etc.)
Experience in training and overseeing staff
Experience in working with executive leadership of clients/external organizations
Experience working with faith-based organizations

What we offer:

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 contribution regardless of employee participation
Generous holiday and vacation policies
Paid parental leave
Additional week of paid “volunteer time off”

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 15, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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