Account Executive

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

$50K/yr – $62K/yrMid Level1+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive day-to-day PR work and client storytelling as an account coordinator, coordinating media relations, content development, and reporting to align with client goals.

  • Own media outreach, pitching, and byline-ready content to generate coverage.
  • Standout: Experience with tools like Muck Rack or Meltwater.
  • Strong writing, editing, and cross-functional collaboration to track results.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Support day-to-day client account work, including media relations, social media, influencer engagement, awards, speaking programs, and content development.
  • Help manage projects by tracking deliverables, timelines, and priorities to ensure quality and alignment with client goals.
  • Participate in client calls and meetings, taking notes, drafting recaps, and ensuring follow-up items are completed.
  • Research industry trends, competitors, and media opportunities to inform client storytelling.
  • Assist in the creation of quarterly campaign plans and PR recommendations.
  • Build and maintain relationships with reporters across industries
  • Research and develop targeted media lists and pitch opportunities.
  • Draft, refine, and distribute pitches that generate coverage aligned with client goals.
  • Monitor media coverage and industry news to identify opportunities for client participation.
  • Track, analyze, and report on media results and campaign performance.

Requirements

  • Earned a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
  • Has 1-2 years of PR experience
  • Excellent news writing, editing and proofreading abilities
  • Strong track record of media pitching and placement
  • Demonstrated ability to write copy (pitches, news releases, social posts)
  • Experience using MuckRack, Meltwater or similar monitoring and media database tools preferred
  • Ability to thrive in a high-pace environment
  • Curiosity and willingness to learn and grow
  • Strong Microsoft Office and Canva skills
  • Previous agency environment is advantageous

Benefits

  • competitive benefits package with medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • life insurance
  • short-term and long-term 401(k) contributions with no matching requirement
  • generous paid time off
  • professional development funds, including student loan repayment
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Hawthorne Strategy Group

Hawthorne Strategy Group provides a clear vision to help businesses and organizations achieve their goals. A deep understanding of our client’s objectives informs and drives our recommendations. At Hawthorne Strategy Group, our mission is to build trusted relationships that deliver meaningful results.

Founded in 2012
Chicago, Illinois, USA
8 employees (4 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
1.8K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
41.3%
Direct
36.8%
Referral
10.4%
Social
8.9%
Paid
1.6%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~8

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
4 (50% of company)