Senior Account Executive

Senior Account Executive

REQ, an Agital Company, is seeking a strategic, resourceful, and self-starting Senior Account Executive to join our growing Public Relations team in Washington, DC. In this role, you will act as a critical bridge between our clients and internal teams, managing day-to-day operations while helping to shape and drive high-impact PR and integrated marketing strategies. This is more than a tactical role—you will be a key strategic partner to clients, offering thoughtful counsel, delivering outstanding work, and mentoring junior team members along the way. If you thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and love translating ideas into action, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Serve as the primary point of contact for multiple PR client accounts, delivering proactive, strategic guidance and building trusted client relationships.
• Lead the planning and execution of integrated campaigns, including earned media, social, and content marketing efforts.
• Translate complex client needs into actionable strategies, leveraging market insights and performance data.
• Write and edit high-impact content including executive messaging, press materials, bylined articles, and award submissions.
• Coordinate and lead media opportunities—securing placements, managing interviews, and helping clients refine messaging.
• Collaborate across REQ teams—PR, Creative, Paid Media, Development—to ensure seamless campaign execution.
• Coach and mentor junior team members through feedback, training, and professional development.
• Monitor budgets, track KPIs, and ensure timely, high-quality deliverables.
• Identify opportunities for account growth, upsells, and improved client value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience, with 3+ years in Client Services, PR, or Account Management roles.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects, manage budgets, and drive successful client outcomes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience drafting complex, high-stakes content.
• Strong proficiency in digital marketing tools and platforms (Google Analytics, WordPress, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, etc.).
• Experience across multiple digital marketing channels and comfort with performance metrics and analytics.
• Prior experience in media relations or public affairs is a plus.
• Comfort working both independently and in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment.