Account Executive, Community​/Sustainability

Responsibilities

• Manage client PR projects
  • Understand the resources and tools needed to achieve the clients’ marketing/PR objectives; complete tasks that meet objectives
  • Coordinate internal and external resources, vendors, etc.
  • Advise team members on developments; proactively update the team on status
  • Make recommendations for ways to meet client needs
  • Plan and manage logistics for client press events and serve as a representative of the client and agency on-site
• Be conscious of clients’ program budgets and keep time and expenses on‑track
• Attend client calls and meetings
• Interface with clients
  • Accommodate and anticipate client needs
  • Respond to requests for information from clients in a timely manner
• Conduct traditional and social media relations outreach
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the media landscape, including social media, and how to use these to drive brand awareness and engagement for clients
  • Draft press materials; proofread and edit press materials created by team members
  • Engage with reporters and bloggers, secure media placements
  • Build and maintain relationships with traditional and social media contacts on behalf of the agency and clients
  • Review program results to provide analysis
• Assist in the development of creative ideas and tactical elements for client programs
• Participate in agency brainstorm sessions for client programs
• Develop strategic/creative thinking skills
• Actively participate in agency committees or departments as designated/asked
• Participate in agency projects and events
• Assist in the creation of new business and/or business renewal presentations
• Develop and foster relationships with suppliers
• Assist with account administration tasks, as needed, such as compilation of media coverage reports, coordination and set-up of client meetings, product shipments, etc.
• Ability to:
  • Understand the clients’ business and relevant industry trends, and use the information to inform interactions and program development
  • Manage multiple projects across multiple accounts
  • Prioritize work, meet deadlines and actively communicate progress and deliverables (i.e. time management)
  • Travel to client and event locations; meet with clients at their office locations/headquarters
• Demonstrate solid writing, editing, presentation and interpersonal communication skills
• Show integrity and good judgment when working with colleagues and clients

• B.A. in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications or the like
• Two (2) to three (3) years of experience in a public relations agency or similar position
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

In order to comply with equal pay and salary transparency laws in various locations, the Company believes the target range of base compensation for this role is $68K- $70K. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and location.

At HUNTER, we work hard and play hard, and while we have all the benefits you’d expect —competitive health and dental insurance plans, a 401K company match and generous PTO — we also provide:

• a hybrid work model;
• a “work from anywhere in the US” policy (up to four weeks a year);
• a year-round staff training and development curriculum; and
• a staff-led Action Group dedicated to DEI excellence in the agency and industry (read our DEI statement here: )

Perks? We have perks. When you work at HUNTER, you can expect Bring Your Parents (And Kids) to Work Days, regular volunteer Days of Service, mid‑day Cupcakes and Cocktails mixers and epic Halloween and holiday parties.