There’s a reason HUNTER is recognized as a PRWeek Best Place To Work and has been named PRovoke “Consumer Agency of the Year” not once, but twice: At HUNTER, we EARN IT — consumer attention, the trust and loyalty of clients, and the dedication of our staff, currently 350+ strong and counting.

A Senior Account Executive is responsible for the execution and management of client
programs, including coordinating and implementing projects; regularly interfacing with
client representatives; and supervising and mentoring account team members.
We're seeking a passionate media relations professional to join our team as a
Senior Account Executive, bringing expertise in storytelling at the intersection of
technology, innovation, and social impact. This role is ideal for someone who
understands the evolving media landscape and has hands-on experience building
relationships with traditional media, podcasters, Substack authors, independent
journalists, and other alternative media platforms. You'll leverage your knowledge
of both traditional and new media channels to craft compelling narratives that
resonate with diverse audiences and drive meaningful coverage for our clients.
Your strategic thinking, combined with your ability to identify emerging
opportunities in the independent media space, will be critical to growing client
accounts and expanding our agency's reach. If you're someone who stays ahead of
media trends, believes in the power of storytelling to create change, and thrives in
a collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you

Drive effective implementation of client PR programs
Manage people and projects to deliver high quality results on-time and on-
budget
Anticipate issues
Delegate and assign work among team members
Make recommendations for ways to meet client needs
Serve as a representative of the client and agency on-site at client events

Assist account team leads with account financials: develop and manage
budgets, fee estimates, out-of-pocket expenses, etc.
Regularly monitor to ensure execution is staying on-budget; regularly
report budget status to account team lead and/or agency management
Provide analysis to clients of program results
Develop creative ideas and tactical elements for client programs
Serve as a client contact and maintain relationships with key client personnel
Accommodate and anticipate client needs; make recommendations to clients
Respond to requests for information from clients in a timely manner
Participate in client calls, meetings, presentations to the client and client
brainstorms; attend client events
Recognize and seek opportunities to grow client accounts
Develop and maintain relationships with media contacts across traditional and
new media channels; actively cultivate relationships with podcasters,
independent journalists, Substack authors, and alternative media platforms
Identify and leverage emerging media opportunities aligned with client
narratives around technology, innovation, and social impact
Craft compelling storytelling angles that resonate with independent
media audiences and new media platforms
Compile presentations for new business and business renewal proposals; participate in
new business and/or business renewal pitches as determined by a supervisor
Participate in agency brainstorm sessions for client programs
Develop and foster relationships with suppliers
Actively participate in agency committees or departments as designated/asked
Demonstrate an interest in the long-range health of the agency
Represent the agency in professional associations

• Ability to: 
  Understand the clients’ business and relevant industry trends and use the
  information to develop strategic PR ideas
  Manage multiple accounts and projects
  Train and mentor junior and mid-level staff
  Effectively delegate work among team members
• Travel to client and event locations; meet with clients at their office
  locations/headquarters
  Demonstrate strong writing, editing, presentation and interpersonal communication
  skills
  Show integrity and good judgment when working with colleagues and clients
  Deal constructively with client and personnel situations

• B.A. in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications or the like
• Three (3) to four (4) years’ experience in a public relations agency or similar position
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides)

In order to comply with equal pay and salary transparency laws in various locations, the Company believes the target range of base compensation for this role is $70K- $85K. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and location.

At HUNTER, we work hard and play hard, and while we have all the benefits you’d expect —competitive health and dental insurance plans, a 401K company match and generous PTO — we also provide:

• a hybrid work model;
• a “work from anywhere in the US” policy (up to four weeks a year);
• a year-round staff training and development curriculum; and
• a staff-led Action Group dedicated to DEI excellence in the agency and industry (read our DEI statement here: https://hunterpr.com/dei/)

Perks? We have perks. When you work at HUNTER, you can expect Bring Your Parents (And Kids) to Work Days, regular volunteer Days of Service, mid-day Cupcakes and Cocktails mixers and epic Halloween and holiday parties.

Founded in 1989, HUNTER has grown into one of the most respected marketing communications firms in the country, creating work that matters in strategic planning, earned media relations, social and digital media, talent and influencer engagement, experiential marketing, multicultural outreach and content creation and distribution. And we do it all for esteemed companies and brands across every sector you can imagine:

• Food + Beverage
• Wine + Spirits
• Health + Beauty
• Fashion + Lifestyle
• Home
• Travel + Hospitality
• Financial Services
• Tech

See us in action here: https://hunterpr.com