Sr. Account Executive, Consumer PR

Chicago, IL (On-site)

$70K/yr – $100K/yrSenior Level5+ years expSalaried Ft

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive PR programs and media relations for consumer brands in a national/global agency setting.

  • Own day-to-day client management, strategy, and proactive solutions
  • Must-have: 5–7 years PR experience with strong media relations
  • Standout: Experience at a national/global agency with multi-brand portfolios

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Client Management – Day-to-day contact, strategic counsel, and proactive solutions
  • Campaign Execution – Lead and deliver high-quality, on-time, on-budget programs with cross-functional teams
  • Media Relations – Build strategies, craft and pitch stories, secure coverage, and foster media relationships
  • Reporting & Insight – Measure impact, analyze results, and recommend optimizations
  • Team Coaching – Mentor entry-level talent to build skills and confidence

Requirements

  • 5-7 years PR experience (consumer focus preferred)
  • National / Global agency experience is strongly preferred
  • Cross-functional agency experience with national/global brands
  • Multi-brand, portfolio company client experience (especially in food & beverage) is a plus
  • Strong media relations skills and campaign execution experience

Nice To Have

  • Entrepreneurial spirit – collaborative, flexible, innovative, and future-focused
  • Problem-solving mindset – strategic, calm under pressure, able to navigate challenges big and small
  • Creative energy – pop culture–savvy, marketing-obsessed, and eager to brainstorm
  • Accountability & attention to detail – high standards for yourself and your team, delivering high quality results

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health plan
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Generous PTO
  • Parental and private health leave
  • And more
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Honeymoon

Honeymoon is a creative communications agency founded exclusively for clients craving creative bravery and new paths to growth. We use cultural friction to create distinct, compelling ideas that are unbiased, undiluted, unmundane, bureaucracy-free and catapult brands to growth.

Founded in 2021
18 employees (2 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
619
Traffic Source Mix
Search
32.4%
Direct
41.9%
Referral
12.7%
Social
10%
Paid
1.9%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~20

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
2 (11% of company)