Senior Account Executive, Food

About Us: There’s a reason HUNTER is recognized as a PRWeek Best Place To Work and has been named PRovoke “Consumer Agency of the Year” not once, but twice: At HUNTER, we EARN IT — consumer attention, the trust and loyalty of clients, and the dedication of our staff, currently 350+ strong and counting.

Overview: HUNTER is looking for a dynamic Senior Account Executive to join the HUNTER Food. This position will work across Food consumer accounts, execute strategic campaigns, drive media coverage, spearhead influencer relations and more. The candidate will serve as a client contact, mentor direct reports and execute programming in conjunction with partner agencies and client. The ideal candidate works best in a collaborative environment and has at least three (3) years of experience in consumer product public relations. If you’re ready to dive in and join our award-winning agency, then we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities: Drive effective implementation of client PR programs Manage people and projects to deliver high quality results on‑time and on‑budget Anticipate issues Delegate and assign work among team members Make recommendations for ways to meet client needs Serve as a representative of the client and agency on‑site at client events Assist account team leads with account financials: develop and manage budgets, fee estimates, out‑of‑pocket expenses, etc. Regularly monitor to ensure execution is staying on‑budget; regularly report budget status to account team lead and/or agency management Provide analysis to clients of program results Develop creative ideas and tactical elements for client programs Monitor and identify relevant cultural trends, conversations and partnership opportunities that support client objectives. Coordinate with integrated agency teams, partners and vendors to support seamless execution of client programs. Support experiential, influencer, talent and partnership activations from planning through execution. Serve as a client contact and maintain relationships with key client personnel Accommodate and anticipate client needs; make recommendations to clients Respond to requests for information from clients in a timely manner Participate in client calls, meetings, presentations to the client and client brainstorms; attend client events Recognize and seek opportunities to grow client accounts Maintain relationships with key contacts at traditional and social media outlets; leverage those relationships to obtain desired media coverage on behalf of the agency and/or clients Compile presentations for new business and business renewal proposals; participate in new business and/or business renewal pitches as determined by a supervisor Participate in agency brainstorm sessions for client programs Develop and foster relationships with suppliers Actively participate in agency committees or departments as designated/asked Demonstrate an interest in the long‑range health of the agency Represent the agency in professional associations Ability to: Understand the clients’ business and relevant industry trends and use the information to develop strategic PR ideas Manage multiple accounts and projects Train and mentor junior and mid-level staff Effectively delegate work among team members Travel to client and event locations; meet with clients at their office locations/headquarters Demonstrate strong writing, editing, presentation and interpersonal communication skills Show integrity and good judgment when working with colleagues and clients Deal constructively with client and personnel situations

Qualifications: B.A. in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications or the like Three (3) to four (4) years’ experience in a public relations agency or similar position Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Interest in sports, entertainment, music and culture, with an understanding of how these spaces create earned media opportunities for brands. Familiarity with football fandom, country culture and adjacent lifestyle communities. Experience supporting integrated PR, experiential and cultural marketing programs. Understanding of emerging cultural trends, creators, talent and media landscapes. Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously Ability to build relationships with media, partners, talent representatives and other external stakeholders. Compensation 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 $70K - 85K. 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: https://hunterpr.com/dei/)

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. Founded in 1989, HUNTER has grown into one of the most respected mid-size marketing communications firms in the country, creating work that matters in strategic planning, earned media relations, social and digital media, talent and influencer engagement, experiential marketing, multicultural outreach and content creation and distribution. And we do it all for esteemed companies and brands across every sector you can imagine: Food + Beverage Wine + Spirits Health + Wellness Beauty + Personal Care + Fashion Home + Lifestyle + Travel Retail + E-commerce See us in action here: https://hunterpr.com