Honeymoon
Senior Account Executive, Public Relations
Honeymoon, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Senior Account Executive, Public Relations
We’re looking for a creative PR/communications pro who makes brands known, loved, and understood. You thrive in client service, vendor management, creative collaboration, event production, and media relations. You challenge convention, think big, and bring fresh ideas to solve client business challenges.
What You Bring
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 & detail
– high standards for yourself and your team, delivering high-quality results
Experience Requirements
5-8 years PR experience (consumer-focused preferred)
Agency background a plus
Experience with national/global brands
Strong production-related skills (events, content, kits, and items)
What You’ll Do
Act as the key link between clients, creative, media, and internal teams and lead ongoing internal and external status meetings
Manage key client relationships and collaborate with account/creative leads
Partner with the earned media lead on strategy, audits, research, content creation, pitching, and media relations
Serve as executional lead of earned‑led activations, events, and integrated 360‑campaigns
Contribute to influencer work across programs and brand acts, developing strategies, sourcing and managing creator communications and content creation, and measuring success
Track and analyze KPIs, reporting results and insights
Manage budgets, vendors, and cross‑agency relationships
Coach junior team members and support their growth
Core Responsibilities
Client Management
– Day-to-day contact, strategic counsel, and proactive solutions
Campaign Execution
– Deliver high-quality, on-time, on-budget programs with cross-functional teams
Vendor Management
– Successfully manage vendors and third-party producers to ensure on-time, on-budget campaign results
Media Relations
– Support strategies, craft and pitch stories, secure coverage, and foster media relationships, as needed.
Reporting & Insight
– Measure impact, analyze results, and recommend optimizations
Team Coaching
– Mentor entry-level talent to build skills and confidence
Key Skills
401(k) with company contribution
Generous PTO
Parental & private health leave
And more
Honeymoon works alongside teammates Candor and Salient agencies, operating as one to deliver custom, high-impact work for national and global clients. We are owned by Salient Holdings, LLC.
Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type:
Full‑time
Job function:
Sales and Business Development
Industries:
Marketing Services
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What You Bring
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 & detail
– high standards for yourself and your team, delivering high-quality results
Experience Requirements
5-8 years PR experience (consumer-focused preferred)
Agency background a plus
Experience with national/global brands
Strong production-related skills (events, content, kits, and items)
What You’ll Do
Act as the key link between clients, creative, media, and internal teams and lead ongoing internal and external status meetings
Manage key client relationships and collaborate with account/creative leads
Partner with the earned media lead on strategy, audits, research, content creation, pitching, and media relations
Serve as executional lead of earned‑led activations, events, and integrated 360‑campaigns
Contribute to influencer work across programs and brand acts, developing strategies, sourcing and managing creator communications and content creation, and measuring success
Track and analyze KPIs, reporting results and insights
Manage budgets, vendors, and cross‑agency relationships
Coach junior team members and support their growth
Core Responsibilities
Client Management
– Day-to-day contact, strategic counsel, and proactive solutions
Campaign Execution
– Deliver high-quality, on-time, on-budget programs with cross-functional teams
Vendor Management
– Successfully manage vendors and third-party producers to ensure on-time, on-budget campaign results
Media Relations
– Support strategies, craft and pitch stories, secure coverage, and foster media relationships, as needed.
Reporting & Insight
– Measure impact, analyze results, and recommend optimizations
Team Coaching
– Mentor entry-level talent to build skills and confidence
Key Skills
401(k) with company contribution
Generous PTO
Parental & private health leave
And more
Honeymoon works alongside teammates Candor and Salient agencies, operating as one to deliver custom, high-impact work for national and global clients. We are owned by Salient Holdings, LLC.
Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type:
Full‑time
Job function:
Sales and Business Development
Industries:
Marketing Services
#J-18808-Ljbffr