Account Executive, PR Consumer Markets (LA)
Hill & Knowlton - Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079![Hill & Knowlton](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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Find out if this opportunity is a good fit by reading all of the information that follows below.Hill & Knowlton is the global strategic communications leader for transformation. We help brands, businesses, and leaders build reputation, manage risk, and create breakthrough opportunities for growth. Founded in 1927, today’s Hill & Knowlton operates 70 offices in over 30 countries, providing advisory, public relations, and creative solutions to local and global clients. Our global team offers integrated strategic services, grounded in deep sector expertise, and enabled by creativity and intelligence. Headquartered in New York, Hill & Knowlton is part of WPP, one of the world’s largest communications services groups.Hill & Knowlton has an immediate opening for an Account Executive, Consumer Markets to join two incredible accounts in our Consumer Sector. This is a terrific opportunity on two exciting global accounts – a leading audio streaming platform and a leading sportswear brand. Do you enjoy sports? Do you enjoy entertainment and consumer tech? Do you enjoy helping brands push boundaries? Do you thrive under pressure? If so, this is the role for you.Qualified candidates will have experience supporting consumer communications efforts across entertainment, sports, or consumer tech with the ability to anticipate client and team needs, develop strategy, create messaging, and build and leverage strong media contacts. And most importantly, you are detail-oriented and eager to learn!Both accounts require fast decision-making, the ability to prioritize, and the expectation that you maintain a thorough understanding of the media landscape.What you’ll be doing:
Serve as a key team member on the two account teams, contributing to multiple projects.Develop media materials (pitch emails, reporter backgrounders, messaging).Develop targeted media lists, pitch, and learn/follow clients' priority media.Develop media relationships to contribute to pitching and coverage to meet client objectives.Understanding of social platforms to garner media coverage for client campaigns.Identify trends happening amongst key audiences and bring forth ideas on how to trendjack.Track and analyze media hits and campaign results against KPIs.Develop deep knowledge of client industry and contribute to the development of strategic client plans.Support development and execution of media and influencer events.Participate in client meetings, accurately capturing meeting notes and next steps.What you’ll need to get here:
Undergraduate degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related major.At least 1-3 years of PR experience, agency preferred, with interest in Consumer brands.Strong writing, media, and research skills.Results-focused approach and willingness to go the extra mile for clients.Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.Highly detail-oriented, with excellent time-management skills.Experience in Microsoft Office, Cision, MuckRack, Brandwatch, and Google Workspace preferred.Energy and passion to contribute to and help foster a fun, collaborative, and thriving culture.The base salary for this position at the time of this posting may range from $45,000 to $90,000. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including business needs, experience, level of responsibility, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package.Hill & Knowlton is more than an agency. It’s a collection of thousands of brilliant, collaborative, and driven employees – all united around a single vision of transforming our clients, our company, and the world.Across 70 offices in 30 countries, our people are the heartbeat of our business. Bridging countless cultures, backgrounds, and lived experiences, we are drawn together by a common drive and a collaborative spirit – called to our craft each day by the desire to deliver the best work.And at H&K, diversity, equity, and inclusion are not just values; they are strategic imperatives that fuel our future in an industry built on the art of understanding, connecting, and developing relationships. We believe that a diverse workforce is essential for inspiring bold ideas, fostering constructive dialogue, and cultivating meaningful experiences that drive innovation and creativity.As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Hill & Knowlton does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of their race, creed, color, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status, national origin, or ancestry.
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