Account Executive, Consumer

Boston, MA (Hybrid)

$60K/yr – $65K/yrMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Consumer media ownership with real time opportunity spotting and creator partnerships that amplify earned coverage.

Build media relationships, create timely pitches, and manage editorial calendars to drive coverage aligned with program goals.
Monitor breaking news and social ecosystems for real time commentary and newsjacking while delivering on brand content and social messaging.
Collaborate on influencer outreach, leverage AI for research and drafting, and track results to show impact on media outcomes.

Job Description

Build and maintain strong relationships with consumer, lifestyle, business, and vertical media—throughout New England and nationally.
Support the development of timely, creative pitches that tap into breaking news, trends, and cultural moments.
Identify and activate influencer and creator partnerships that amplify earned media moments and brand stories.
Monitor news, social platforms, and creator ecosystems to spot real-time opportunities for commentary and “newsjacking.”
Write clear, compelling, and on-brand content including press releases, pitches, media alerts, briefing docs, and bylined articles.
Collaborate on social-first and influencer-ready messaging that resonates with modern consumers.
Use AI tools to support research, ideation, drafting, and performance analysis—while maintaining high editorial standards.
Execute and track editorial calendars, influencer outreach, and campaign deliverables.
Measure results using digital and media monitoring tools; contribute and manage coverage reports and insights that tie back to program goals.
Stay fluent in evolving platforms, formats, and tools shaping consumer discovery and engagement.

Draft social media calendars that are culturally relevant, creative and on-brand.
Work closely with your team members to deliver high-quality, on-time work.
Communicate proactively with managers, flagging wins, challenges, and opportunities.
Manage billable time accurately and responsibly.

Experience with MuckRack, CreatorIQ, Qwoted and/or Sprinklr a plus!

Generous PTO package, paid holidays, summer hours
Annual paid recharge shutdown the last week of the year
Employee referral and new business incentive bonuses
Flexible hybrid work environment
Monthly cell phone stipend
401k contribution that starts and vests 100% on day one
Comprehensive healthcare, dental & vision coverage
EAP that offers 24/7 access to Licensed Professional Counselors
Donation matching & PTO to volunteer in your community
Frequent opportunities for career advancement

SHIFT

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SHIFT specializes in creating services that sell and is fully committed to supporting our clients’ business growth. We provide comprehensive IT solutions to help realize a smart, efficient society with no waste.Through software testing, we deliver safety and peace of mind in a world increasingly driven by IT. Beyond that, we help our clients achieve “services that sell,” contributing to Japan’s delayed digital transformation (DX) and the improvement of labor productivity.

Founded in 2005

Tokyo, Tokyo, JPN

849 employees (13 in marketing)

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