Senior Account Executive, Consumer

Senior Account ExecutiveThe Senior Account Executive will play a key role across two exciting consumer brands: a leading luxury automotive brand and an outdoor gear company. This is a highly media-focused role for someone who loves building reporter relationships, landing standout coverage and finding fresh ways to insert brands into the cultural conversation.The SAE will help lead major product launches and creative, culturally relevant marketing campaigns, bringing them to life through earned media, creator engagement, and consumer-facing moments. Working closely with clients and a collaborative team, they'll help develop compelling stories and smart media strategies that build brand awareness, relevance, and buzz. They'll also turn campaign and media results into strong impact-driven reports that surface key insights and help clients understand what's working and where to go next.ResponsibilitiesManage significant cycles of media inquiries as well as proactive relationships with key national media/influencersIdentify, create, and grow relationships with target media/influencers to appropriately engage, pitch, and build news storiesServe as day-to-day counsel to clients and agency stakeholders, manage high-profile campaigns across diverse teams, providing key and tactical recommendations and anticipating needsDevelop and lead brainstorming and execution of integrated communications plans, inclusive of traditional media, substackers and creators, aimed at changing perceptions and achieving specific business goalsIntegrate and gather information across teams, clients, and partners as needed for projectsLead/partner on projects that demonstrate strategic planning and creative thinking as well as drive news and launches for eventsContribute to the development and execution of integrated digital/social/broadcast campaignsKeep a pulse on consumer trends and share trending insights across the outdoor gear and automobile industry with team and clients.Negotiate and manage client expectations and satisfaction; Assure internal and external stakeholders are alignedMaintain and grow client relationships by contributing to the development and implementation of communication strategies, executing on projects (leading where appropriate).Identifies, follows, and creates new opportunities to grow and diversify current accounts and drive new business efforts including sourcing and gathering audience, industry, or competitor market data.Turn campaign and media results into strong impact-driven reporting that surfaces key insights and helps clients understand what's working and where to go next.Other duties as assigned.Qualifications3-5 years of experience in integrated communications/PR, preferably in an agency setting and/or within an applicable industry.Exceptional media relations background with demonstrated capacity of working with global business, consumer media, and ability to manage story development.Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (particularly Outlook, Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint, and Excel)Preferred QualificationsHigh level of initiative; takes accountability for role on projectsDemonstrated ability to establish strong client relationshipsHas established editor relationships and has proactively placed storiesCustomer service orientation is a must. Job pressure may exist from requirement of handling multiple tasksExperience working with colleagues in multiple locationsFast-paced team environment (frequent tight deadlines, multitasking, etc.)Strong presentation and consulting skillsMay need to work more than 40 hours per week on occasionBenefitsAs part of our commitment to the success and well-being of our team, regular employees working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for the following benefits:Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision coveragePretax accounts including HSA (company match), Medical & Dependent Care FSAGenerous time off including PTO, Holidays, Annual Wellness Break, Summer Fridays and Personal DaysShort & Long-Term Disability, paid by companyParental Leave, up to 12 weeks for birthing and non-birthing parentCaregiver Leave, up to 2 weeks to help eligible family member with serious health conditionCommunity Engagement, up to 24 hoursBi-annual Wellness Credits, up to $300 per yearSupport with home office equipmentMonthly Technology Credit (to offset internet / phone costs)401(k) Traditional and Roth options with company matchLearning and Development Programs for our employeesEqual Opportunity: We. provides equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against an employee or applicant because of age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, or other legally protected class status.Diversity and Inclusion: We. values a diverse and inclusive workforce and is committed to creating a workplace where everyone thrives. We promote an atmosphere in which diversity of people and ideas are welcomed and valued. Diversity includes differences in race, religion, gender identity or expression, age, lifestyle, ethnic background and sexual orientation as well as differences in experiences and ideas.North America non-remote employees are required to come into the office 3 days a week.