Senior Account Executive (CPG)

Job Title: Senior Account Executive Location-Type: Remote (NYC preferred for potential conversion) Start Date: ASAP Duration: Contract through EOY, with potential to extend or convert to hire

Compensation

Range: Up to $41/hr W2 Benefits: Eligible for Health, Dental, Vision, and 401K Visa Sponsorship: Not eligible for visa sponsorship Job Description: The client is seeking a Senior Account Executive to serve as a day-to-day account lead supporting nationally recognized Food and Beverage brands within a large, integrated PR agency environment. Job Summary •Serve as primary day-to-day client contact, managing timelines, deliverables, status updates, and meeting coordination •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 Minimum Requirements: •5-7 years of PR agency account experience •Experience within Food and Beverage, Client, 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 Preferred 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