Senior Account Executive (CPG)

Job Title:

Senior Account Executive
Location-Type:

Remote (NYC preferred for potential conversion)
Start Date:

ASAP
Duration:

Contract through EOY, with potential to extend or convert to hire
Compensation Range:

Up to $41/hr W2
Benefits:

Eligible for Health, Dental, Vision, and 401K
Visa Sponsorship:

Not eligible for visa sponsorship
Job Description

The client is seeking a Senior Account Executive to serve as a day-to-day account lead supporting nationally recognized Food and Beverage brands within a large, integrated PR agency environment.
Job Summary

Serve as primary day-to-day client contact, managing timelines, deliverables, status updates, and meeting coordination
Execute integrated campaigns spanning earned media, social, creative, influencer and product seeding, experiential, and brand partnerships
Collaborate with a cross-functional team of approximately 20 professionals across PR, creative, strategy, social, and production
Draft and review press releases, media pitches, media lists, and other communications materials
Support creative mailers, product collaborations, pop-up activations, and experiential campaign execution
Provide day-to-day direction, feedback, and oversight to two junior team members
Proactively identify risks, anticipate client needs, and manage multiple fast-moving workstreams simultaneously
Minimum Requirements

5-7 years of PR agency account experience
Experiencewithin Food and Beverage, Client, or consumer lifestyle brands
Integrated PR campaign experience beyond traditional earned media, including social, creative, influencer, and experiential initiatives
Strong client-facing communication skills, including leading meetings and managing client expectations
Solid earned media foundation, including press releases, media pitching, and media list management
Experience providing direction or mentorship to junior account team members
Strong organizational and project management skills across multiple deliverables, stakeholders, and approval processes
Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting large consumer brands within a large integrated agency or complex multi-agency account structure
Familiarity with creative and experiential campaign elements such as product seeding, brand collaborations, and pop-up activations
NYC-based or willingness to work in NYC if converted to a permanent role
Pop culture awareness and genuine interest in consumer trends and household brand relevance

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