Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Chatham Strategies is a strategic communications consultancy focused on helping organizations and executives shape perception and build credibility. They are seeking a Public Relations Account Executive to support a portfolio of corporate, nonprofit, and political clients by executing strategic communications initiatives and managing media relations.

Responsibilities

• Research, compile, and send daily media monitoring reports capturing company and industry news of the day
• Support development and execution of integrated communications strategies
• Draft and refine press releases, executive bylines, media pitches, social media, award and speaking submissions, and thought leadership content
• Build and maintain targeted media lists across business, trade, and top-tier outlets
• Conduct proactive media pitching and follow-ups in collaboration with senior team members
• Monitor news cycles and identify timely opportunities for client commentary
• Prepare executive briefing materials for interviews, panels, and speaking engagements
• Track, analyze, and report on media coverage and campaign performance
• Maintain and update media databases using tools such as Cision
• Support rapid-response communications and reputational issues as needed
• Contribute to internal and client-facing strategy documents and reports

Skills

• Minimum 1–3 years of experience in public relations, corporate communications, or agency roles
• Strong writing and editing skills, particularly in business and professional tone
• Familiarity with corporate PR functions such as executive visibility, crisis comms, and stakeholder messaging
• Demonstrated media relations experience, ideally with business or trade press
• Ability to synthesize complex topics into clear, compelling narratives
• Highly organized with strong time management skills and ability to juggle multiple priorities
• Comfortability working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Proficiency in PR tools such as Cision, Google Workspace tools, Slack, and AI tools
• Availability during standard weekday business hours (9–6 ET preferred)
• Intellectually curious
• Highly organized with an ability to meet deadlines, and transparently communicate questions
• Strong strategic instincts
• Polished communicator with confidence interacting with senior stakeholders
• Self-starter who can operate independently in a remote environment

Benefits

• A possible full time role will be subject to separate discussions re: Chatham’s total compensation package including salary, annual bonuses, paid time off, and health benefits.

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