Public Relations Account Lead

LHH; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative work environment

Medical

Dental

401k plan

PTO

Flexible office model

Bonus opportunity

Job summary

LHH is seeking a Public Relations Account Lead in Greater Madison, WI to lead media planning, guide client strategy, and mentor a growing team. This hybrid role offers collaboration across brands, analytics, and leadership within a well-established agency environment.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in media planning, strong Excel/PowerPoint skills, and experience with both traditional and digital media campaigns. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, PR, or related field.
• 8+ years of media planning experience in agency settings.
• Strong understanding of traditional and digital media channels.
• Digital media expertise with performance-focused campaigns.
• Experience with regional/local campaigns.
• Experience mentoring team members.
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong presentation and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead media planning efforts for multiple brands.
• Provide strategic guidance to clients.
• Mentor and develop a growing team.
• Translate data into actionable media recommendations.
• Balance client partnerships with analytics and strategy.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Media planning

Client management

Team leadership

Analytical thinking

Excel

PowerPoint

Digital media

Campaign measurement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Business or similar

Tools

Media research tools

Campaign activation tools

Job description

Are you a strategic PR professional who enjoys turning consumer insights into impactful marketing plans?

LHH is partnering with a well-established, integrated marketing agency seeking a Public Relations Account Lead to lead media planning efforts, provide strategic guidance to clients, and mentor a growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a media planning professional who thrives in a collaborative agency environment and enjoys balancing client partnership, strategic thinking, analytics, and team leadership.

Location: Greater Madison, WI (Hybrid)

Compensation: $70K-$100K based on experience +bonus opportunity + benefits

Benefit offerings for full-time employment include

• collaborative work environment
• medical
• dental
• and more
• 401k plan
• PTO
• flexible office model
• bonus opportunity
• and other perks

Role Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Business or similar.
• 8+ years of media planning experience, preferably within an advertising, marketing, or media agency environment.
• Strong understanding of both traditional and digital media channels.
• Digital media expertise, including experience with performance-focused campaigns.
• Exposure to media buying, campaign execution, or activation workflows.
• Experience working with regional or local market campaigns.
• Experience building integrated media strategies across multiple platforms.
• Prior experience managing, mentoring, or developing team members.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable recommendations.
• Advanced proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with audience measurement, media research, and planning tools.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and client relationship management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

This is your chance to join a collaborative, team-oriented agency environment, work on diverse brands and industries with meaningful client impact, and influence media strategy while mentoring future talent.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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