Senior Account Executive (CPG)

Remote (NYC preferred for potential conversion). Contract through end of year with potential to extend or convert to hire. Not eligible for visa sponsorship.

About the role

Serve as primary day-to-day client contact for nationally recognized Food and Beverage brands within a large, integrated PR agency environment, managing timelines, deliverables, status updates, and meeting coordination while executing integrated campaigns across earned media, social, creative, influencer, product seeding, experiential, and brand partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Execute integrated campaigns spanning earned media, social, creative, influencer and product seeding, experiential, and brand partnerships
• Collaborate with a cross-functional team of approximately 20 professionals across PR, creative, strategy, social, and production
• Draft and review press releases, media pitches, media lists, and other communications materials
• Support creative mailers, product collaborations, pop-up activations, and experiential campaign execution
• Provide day-to-day direction, feedback, and oversight to two junior team members
• Proactively identify risks, anticipate client needs, and manage multiple fast-moving workstreams simultaneously

Requirements

• 5–7 years of PR agency account experience, ideally within Food and Beverage, CPG, or consumer lifestyle brands
• Integrated PR campaign experience beyond traditional earned media, including social, creative, influencer, and experiential initiatives
• Strong client-facing communication skills, including leading meetings and managing client expectations
• Solid earned media foundation, including press releases, media pitching, and media list management
• Experience providing direction or mentorship to junior account team members
• Strong organizational and project management skills across multiple deliverables, stakeholders, and approval processes

Qualifications

• Experience supporting large consumer brands within a large integrated agency or complex multi-agency account structure
• Familiarity with creative and experiential campaign elements such as product seeding, brand collaborations, and pop-up activations
• NYC-based or willingness to work in NYC if converted to a permanent role
• Pop culture awareness and genuine interest in consumer trends and household brand relevance

Pay

Up to $41/hr W2

Benefits

Eligible for Health, Dental, Vision, and 401K