Account Executive

Are you interested in pursuing a career in communications on the national education reform stage? Are you passionate about helping innovative organizations make a great impact on our nation's schools? Does an opportunity with a high-profile, diversified client base with great opportunities for growth and good compensation sound appealing? Then read on:

Larson Communications (LC) is a growing public relations firm that has developed a reputation as the nation's premier public education reform communications organization. With team members located across the country, we serve clients nationally as they impact many thousands of children and families.

Our seasoned and diverse team has over eight decades of experience in raising the visibility of impactful education organizations, including some of the most innovative charter school and education reform organizations in the country. We celebrate this cause, our spirit of collaboration, and are looking to bring aboard a self-motivated, highly skilled Account Executive to our team.

As Account Executive, your job duties will include:

• Acting as the primary contact with clients, continually fostering strong relationships
• Spearheading strategy and messaging to help organizations tell their stories to national and regional audiences
• Finalizing and distributing communications materials to internal and external audiences (e.g. news releases, pitches, fact sheets, talking points, presentations, etc.)
• Working with top-tier media outlets in the education and policy beats, including leading media relations and external storytelling on our clients' behalf
• Staying updated on the latest cutting-edge trends in public relations as well as being an active participant in the education reform movement
• Serving as ambassador of Larson Communications when networking with clients and professional peers

Qualifications and skills required:

• 3 – 5 years of experience in the public relations or public policy arenas
• Direct experience pitching to the news media is necessary
• Direct experience working with charter schools or other education reform organizations is a plus
• Bachelor's degree in journalism, public relations, English, marketing, business administration, public policy or a related field
• Ability to demonstrate successful execution of media and broader communications campaigns
• A team player with a collaborative spirit and demonstrated experience in leading team projects
• Ability to meet tight deadlines with an eye for detail
• Working knowledge of Asana, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, social and digital media tools as well as Muck Rack is a plus

Benefits include:

Competitive compensation and benefits. The starting salary for this position ranges from $46,300 to $60,000. Starting salary will be determined within the posted salary range based on a variety of factors, including the employee's qualifications and experience, organizational equity and budget. Larson provides comprehensive benefits and provides contributions to offset healthcare (medical, dental, vision, mental health) costs and life insurance coverage. Benefits also include:

• 401K plan with matching contribution
• Professional learning and development opportunities
• Flexible vacation and sick time
• Paid company holidays
• Supportive and passionate team

Flexible work environment, 100% remote. With team members concentrated across five regions; candidates can be based anywhere in the country. LC anticipates that this position may travel roughly 10-20% of the time for client engagements, conferences and presentations and in-person team meetings and retreats.

Send resumes to with heading 'Account Executive application for Larson Communications' along with a cover letter. To be considered, please incorporate the word 'pineapple' into your cover letter. Please no phone calls.

Larson Communications has a values-driven culture. We believe in cultivating a work environment that fosters a dedicated, passionate and high-performing team. Our shared values of service, commitment to excellence, integrity, team and passion fuel our work. We strive to have a team that is reflective of our clients and the communities they serve. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds with unique perspectives who can complement our existing team.