Senior Account Executive, Beauty

SHADOW; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Generous PTO

Mental health days

Unlimited sick time

Volunteer time off (VTO)

401(k) with matching

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Paid parental leave

Career mapping

Summer Fridays

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

SHADOW is seeking a Sr. Account Executive in the Beauty division to lead multiple accounts, guide junior staff, and drive strategic client outcomes. You will develop innovative PR plans, coordinate cross‑team efforts, and produce key client materials such as press releases and media plans.

The role emphasizes leadership, industry knowledge, and a track record of delivering integrated campaigns. Hybrid schedule applies, with in‑office days as needed.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience strategizing and executing communications campaigns and running point on accounts.
• Strong leadership and instincts with a passion for the Beauty industry and SHADOW clients.
• Bachelor or Masters degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications, or related field

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple accounts, oversee junior staff, and ensure proactive client delivery.
• Develop high‑level client strategies with timelines and measurable PR initiatives.
• Draft major client materials including press releases, media alerts, media plans, and proposals.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Media relationships

Education

Bachelor or Master\'s degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications

Tools

Muck Rack

Cision

Fashion GPS

Job description

SHADOW is currently seeking a candidate to fill the Sr. Account Executive role in its Beauty division. The ideal candidate has 3-6 years of experience strategizing and executing communications campaigns and running point on their accounts. This is a managerial position and requires an individual with strong leadership skills and instincts, who is both knowledgeable and passionate about the Beauty industry and SHADOW's clients in the space.

What You Bring

• Leadership and positivity: you will be expected to communicate effectively with their teams and provide clear marching orders that keep them engaged, on track and inspired
• Strategic thinking: you will be responsible for developing client strategies that are innovative, creative and thoughtful.
• Media Relationships: you must have deep and extensive connections across print, broadcast and digital media. All your ideas should be actionable or at least pitchable through your own connections.
• Bachelor or Master's degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications, or related field
• Knowledge of Muckrack or Cision and Fashion GPS

What You Do

• Account Management: you lead several accounts at any given time, managing your work load and client responsibilities proactively and responsibly. You will be responsible for the output and performance of the junior staff across accounts, and must supervise accordingly.
• Strategic planning: In conjunction with Account Supervisors, you develop high level client strategy (30, 60, 90-day, or even year-long plans) that demonstrate a sharp understanding of the industry as well as the client and their goals. Plans are expected to include integrated and measurable PR initiatives that can be pitched to the client with clear ROI potential.
• Written Materials - you are responsible for the majority of client's written materials: press releases, media alerts, media plans, proposals and client communication.

Annual Compensation

$75K - $95K (commensurate with experience)

A quick note

This job description is meant to provide an overview of the role and its core responsibilities, but it's not a complete list of everything the position may involve. As our teams and business continue to grow, responsibilities may shift and evolve based on company and client needs.

What We Provide

• Medical + dental + vision insurance
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Dedicated mental health days
• Unlimited sick time
• Give Back. We want SHADOWs to extend their hearts and give back to their various communities and interests, on the clock! We offer 40 hours of paid VTO annually (voluntary time off)
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching
• Pre-tax commuter and healthcare benefits
• 12 weeks paid leave for new parents
• Individualized career mapping
• Summer Fridays (early close Fridays Memorial Day - Labor Day)
• Hybrid work schedule (1-3 days in office per week, depending on role)

While SHADOW intends to maintain these employee benefits, the Company reserves the right to modify, amend or terminate these benefits at any time and for any reason.

Additional Information

SHADOW promotes a diverse and high performing company culture. SHADOW is dedicated to providing equal opportunities to all qualified persons, and to recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate persons in all jobs without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.