Freelancer Account Director, Earned Media

Chicago, IL (On-site)

$75/hr – $90/hrSenior Level6+ years expTemporary

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Lead earned-media campaigns as a senior counselor, building media relationships and guiding junior teammates.

  • Architect and execute large-scale earned media campaigns with proactive pitches.
  • 6–8 years in earned media and communications.
  • Mentor junior staff and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Become a Master Storytelling: You'll be the architect of compelling earned media campaigns. From ideation to execution, you will craft newsworthy angles and proactive pitches that tap into the cultural zeitgeist, ensuring our brands are always part of the conversation.
  • Lead with Cultural Curiosity: Your finger is always on the pulse. You'll be our go-to expert for what's buzzing and what's next, identifying real-time opportunities to inject our brands into trending moments with authenticity and flair.
  • Champion Client & Campaign Excellence: Serve as a trusted senior counselor to our client partners, delivering consistently brilliant work. You'll collaborate with a team of all-stars across the agency to bring large-scale, integrated campaigns to life with sharp attention to detail.
  • Cultivate Media Mastery: Build and nurture incredible relationships with top-tier media across every vertical that matters – from business and entertainment to wellness, sports, and, of course, pet-centric outlets.
  • Mentor the Next Generation: Part of your role is to inspire and grow our junior team members, guiding them with hands-on feedback and helping them develop into the industry's next top talent

Requirements

  • Proven Experience: 6-8 years of experience in earned media and communications
  • Media Relations Savvy: You have a "golden rolodex" and a deep understanding of the modern media landscape
  • Strategic Mindset: You're a critical thinker who can connect the dots between brand goals and cultural trends to create innovative strategies
  • Collaborative Spirit: You thrive in a team environment and know how to build strong relationships with clients and partners to get things done
  • Unstoppable Drive: You bring relentless energy, a client-first attitude, and an unwavering commitment to quality in everything you do

Preferred

  • Experience with CPG, Pet, or Food & Beverage brands is a huge plus!

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