Senior PR Account Exec - Tech, Innovation & Social Impact

Hunter; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Work from anywhere in US

Training and development

DEI initiative

Job summary

HUNTER in New York seeks a Senior Account Executive to lead and manage client PR programs, coordinating projects and mentoring the team. You will build strong media relationships across traditional and new outlets, including podcasters and independent journalists, to secure meaningful coverage for clients.

We value storytelling at the intersection of technology, innovation, and social impact, and offer a hybrid work model, comprehensive benefits, and ongoing training to help you grow with the

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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
• Travel to client and event locations; meet with clients at their office locations/headquarters. Demonstrate strong writing, editing, presentation and interpersonal communication.

Skills

Media relations

Storytelling

Client management

Team leadership

Education

BA in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications or the like

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

HUNTER in New York seeks a Senior Account Executive to lead and manage client PR programs, coordinating projects and mentoring the team. You will build strong media relationships across traditional and new outlets, including podcasters and independent journalists, to secure meaningful coverage for clients.

We value storytelling at the intersection of technology, innovation, and social impact, and offer a hybrid work model, comprehensive benefits, and ongoing training to help you grow with the