Public Relations Account Coordinator

The Role
Pitchblend is seeking a Senior Account Executive to help lead communications campaigns for global brands across sport, style, entertainment and culture. This person will translate strategic direction into strong execution, serve as a trusted partner to clients and bring the judgment needed to move complex work forward.
We’re looking for someone who can move confidently between big-picture thinking and the details that make a campaign successful. You’ll bring strong media instincts, cultural fluency and a high degree of ownership while contributing ideas that strengthen the work and deliver meaningful results.
Responsibilities
Lead day-to-day execution of integrated communications campaigns across multiple client accounts, keeping work aligned with client objectives, timelines and agency standards
Develop media strategies, campaign narratives, pitch angles and outreach plans informed by cultural shifts
Write and edit pitches, press releases, media advisories, briefing materials, messaging and other client-facing communications
Lead media outreach and build and maintain relationships across traditional media, emerging media, creators, tastemakers, community leaders, cultural influencers, strategic partners and voices shaping influential subcultures
Serve as a day-to-day client contact, leading meetings and presentations and clearly communicating campaign progress, recommendations, priorities and next steps
Plan and execute events, activations, productions, press trips and product launches, coordinating media and guest experiences, schedules, vendors and on-site needs
Track earned coverage and campaign performance, translating results into client reports, recaps and recommendations
Maintain clear project plans, budgets, trackers and account documentation; flag risks and shifting priorities early
Manage product seeding, gifting, media interviews, sample requests and related coordination from planning through campaign completion
Identify new opportunities that use emerging media, creator communities and culturally relevant partnerships to amplify client storytelling beyond clients’ existing ecosystems
Demonstrate accountability for operational excellence by contributing to efficient resource management, project health and overall agency performance
Mentor, guide and support Account Coordinators, Account Executives and other junior team members
Qualifications
5–6 years of experience in public relations, communications, integrated marketing or brand strategy, ideally within an agency environment
Demonstrated cultural fluency across emerging media, creator ecosystems, sport, lifestyle, fashion, entertainment, streetwear, sneakers, music, community engagement and evolving subcultures
Experience supporting lifestyle, culture, consumer, hospitality, travel, entertainment or emerging brand categories
Proven experience leading earned media initiatives, securing meaningful coverage and building strong media relationships across relevant industries and markets
Strong strategic communications, writing and editing skills, with experience developing clear and compelling media and client-facing materials
Experience supporting events, activations, productions, press trips, product launches and other live brand experiences
Proven experience serving as a primary day-to-day client contact, managing multiple accounts and delivering successful communications campaigns
Confidence leading client meetings and presenting strategies, campaign recommendations and performance results
Strong project management, organization and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple accounts, competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Experience measuring campaign performance and translating results into clear insights, recommendations and next steps
Background in creator partnerships, social media strategy, community engagement or integrated communications
Experience mentoring junior team members, providing clear guidance and feedback and contributing to a collaborative, team-oriented environment
A proactive, detail-oriented and solutions-oriented approach, with strong judgment, accountability and follow-through
Tech-savvy, with comfort using tools like Muckrack, Google Workspace, Slack, and other PR software and project management platforms
Experience contributing to new business proposals, pitch development or other agency growth initiatives
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally and work occasional early mornings, evenings, weekends or extended production days based on client and campaign needs
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this role, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods in office, remote and field environments
Ability to walk or stand for extended durations on flat and uneven surfaces
Ability to bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, twist, reach and climb stairs
Ability to lift, carry, push or pull up to 40 pounds
Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor environments, including uneven terrain and varied weather conditions
About Pitchblend
Pitchblend is a creative brand and visual communications agency born from subculture and built for enterprise. We shape storytelling and new media that connect with next-gen audiences, transforming cultural fluency into obsession-worthy strategies and brands into mass movements. Rooted in lived experience and embedded in the communities shaping what’s next, we’ve spent decades working across culture, fashion, outdoor, sport, tech, community and beauty, delivering work that fuels belonging, drives measurable impact and consistently exceeds expectations.
Pitchblend is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace that complies with applicable ADA regulations. All applicants are considered without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Equal access to employment, programs and services is available to all qualified individuals. Applicants requiring an accommodation during the application or interview process should contact a management representative.

Work arrangement
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