Account Executive

Position Summary

Account Executives at Pinkston regularly interact with members of the press and clients, coordinating interviews and facilitating meetings while building a track record of meaningful media placements. Primary responsibilities include securing media coverage, developing written materials, and supporting the day-to-day communications needs of clients.

Account Executives are expected to be constant consumers of the news, industry developments and emerging issues to identify relevant opportunities for clients within the news cycle. This role will have a particular focus on supporting a broad range of healthcare, biotech, life sciences and related clients, while also providing opportunities to work across additional industries. The ideal candidate is curious about complex issues and able to quickly develop an understanding of scientific, policy and healthcare business topics and translate them into compelling communications opportunities.

Additional Details

• Status: Exempt Salaried
• Work Location: Falls Church, Virginia
• Travel: 0–5%
• Salary range: $60k - $65k

Role Responsibilities

Pitching/Writing, Media Intelligence & Client Relations

• Pitch relevant and compelling stories to media contacts and secure earned media opportunities for clients
• Monitor healthcare, biotech, life sciences, business, policy and broader news cycles to identify creative and strategic opportunities for media coverage
• Develop a credible understanding of media outlets, reporters, outlet audiences and the issues they cover, particularly within healthcare and other client-related industries
• Establish and develop productive working relationships with media contacts
• Coordinate with team members to draft and edit written materials, including media pitches, talking points, press releases, and other written materials 
• Conduct research and develop an understanding of complex healthcare, scientific, business and policy issues as needed to support client communications
• Support client meetings, media interviews and other communications activities
• Assist with the onboarding and development of entry-level and new team members

Skills & Qualifications

Required

• Undergraduate degree or relevant experience in public relations, communications, journalism or a related field
• 1–2 years of relevant communications experience
• Strong research, interpersonal, writing and editing skills
• Ability to quickly learn and communicate about complex subjects, such as healthcare, biotech, life sciences, business or policy issues
• Strong interest and awareness of current events and the ability to recognize how news and emerging issues may create opportunities or challenges for clients
• Ability to adapt to change, meet deadlines and effectively prioritize deliverables
• Alignment with Pinkston’s guiding principles

Preferred

• Experience working within healthcare, biotech, life sciences, pharmaceutical, medical or other highly regulated industries
• Familiarity with healthcare trade media and the Washington, D.C. media landscape

Culture

• Possesses persistence in all tasks; seeks to push through challenges and ensure excellence in deliverables
• Demonstrates a commitment to excellence and a drive to exceed expectations
• Seeks to understand the broader story of client work and how individual contributions support a greater narrative
• Possesses a collaborative spirit, values teamwork, and demonstrates an ability to give and receive feedback and instruction
• Understands how individual actions and deliverables impact the internal organization, clients and external stakeholders
• Demonstrates intellectual curiosity and a willingness to learn new industries, issues and subject matter

Who We Are

Pinkston is a full-service branding, marketing, and communications agency offering integrated public relations, creative, digital, and research services to transform companies and organizations. As an outcome-driven agency, Pinkston is committed to delivering customized, strategic solutions that drive real-world impact.

Benefits

Pinkston offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes company-sponsored health, dental, and vision plans accompanied by employer-funded life insurance, HRA, and short-term disability plan. Optional long-term disability and additional Life Insurance are also available. Pinkston provides a 401k retirement plan and contributes to each employee’s retirement annually regardless of employee participation.

At Pinkston, we believe great things happen when people come together and are committed to building a collaborative in-person work environment. Pinkston is also committed to a healthy work-life balance. We offer flexibility through an innovative hybrid work model that gives team members the opportunity to work from home 30% of the time. Pinkston provides generous holiday and vacation policies, paid parental leave, and an additional week of paid “volunteer time off” to encourage employees to invest time in a 501C non-profit of their choice.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pinkston is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Pinkston makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.