Senior Account Executive, Public Relations Job at Honeymoon in Chicago

Senior Account Executive, Public Relations We’re looking for a creative PR/communications pro who makes brands known, loved, and understood. You thrive in client service, vendor management, creative collaboration, event production, and media relations. You challenge convention, think big, and bring fresh ideas to solve client business challenges. What You Bring Entrepreneurial spirit – collaborative, flexible, innovative, and future-focused Problem-solving mindset – strategic, calm under pressure, able to navigate challenges big and small Creative energy – pop culture–savvy, marketing-obsessed, and eager to brainstorm Accountability & detail – high standards for yourself and your team, delivering high-quality results Experience Requirements 5-8 years PR experience (consumer-focused preferred) Agency background a plus Experience with national/global brands Strong production-related skills (events, content, kits, and items) What You’ll Do Act as the key link between clients, creative, media, and internal teams and lead ongoing internal and external status meetings Manage key client relationships and collaborate with account/creative leads Partner with the earned media lead on strategy, audits, research, content creation, pitching, and media relations Serve as executional lead of earned‑led activations, events, and integrated 360‑campaigns Contribute to influencer work across programs and brand acts, developing strategies, sourcing and managing creator communications and content creation, and measuring success Track and analyze KPIs, reporting results and insights Manage budgets, vendors, and cross‑agency relationships Coach junior team members and support their growth Core Responsibilities Client Management – Day-to-day contact, strategic counsel, and proactive solutions Campaign Execution – Deliver high-quality, on-time, on-budget programs with cross-functional teams Vendor Management – Successfully manage vendors and third-party producers to ensure on-time, on-budget campaign results Media Relations – Support strategies, craft and pitch stories, secure coverage, and foster media relationships, as needed. Reporting & Insight – Measure impact, analyze results, and recommend optimizations Team Coaching – Mentor entry-level talent to build skills and confidence Key Skills 401(k) with company contribution Generous PTO Parental & private health leave And more Honeymoon works alongside teammates Candor and Salient agencies, operating as one to deliver custom, high-impact work for national and global clients. We are owned by Salient Holdings, LLC. Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Sales and Business Development Industries: Marketing Services #J-18808-Ljbffr