Date Posted:
May 29, 2026
Position Title:
Public Relations- Senior Account Manager- Strategic Communications
Office/Company:
Pinkston
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Job Number:
HC-07361
Reports To:
Location:
Falls Church, VA
Contact:
Salary:
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Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
Pinkston Senior Account Managers work closely with upper management and begin to oversee client accounts and staff. They navigate the sensitivities of working with the media and have experience in crisis communications.Manage a team of people and a portfolio of projects, including leading collaboration across delivery teams. Oversee media campaign plans and execute integration plans for clients.Undergraduate degree or relevant experience in public relations, communications, marketing, journalism, or a related field. 7+ years of relevant communications and/or marketing experience.
Responsibilities:
• Manage a team of people and a portfolio of projects, including leading collaboration across delivery teams.
• Oversee media campaign plans and execute integration plans for clients.
• Work with VPs and Directors to manage a crisis and understand escalation of issues when needed.
• Engage with clients; self-directed to interact and make decisions on behalf of Pinkston.
• Demonstrate familiarity with client messaging and accompanying media risks and sensitivities.
• Mitigate and problem-solve media and client complications.
Qualifications:
• Undergraduate degree or relevant experience in public relations, communications, marketing, journalism, or a related field.
• 7+ years of relevant communications and/or marketing experience.
• Demonstrated ability to manage team members and clients.
• Skilled at anticipating media, client, and team needs.
• Ability to balance and navigate multiple time-sensitive projects.
• Experience working in an integrated communications environment, collaborating across teams to deliver cohesive client work.
Instructions:
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