Senior Account Executive, Consumer Technology

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 seeking a driven, detail-oriented Senior Account Executive to support communications for a global retail powerhouse at the center of how people shop today. This role is deeply rooted in the consumer space, focused on shaping visibility during major, culture-driving shopping moments and seasonal peaks that influence how millions discover and purchase products. As a key member of the team, you’ll lead best-in-class monitoring and reporting efforts, guiding junior staff while overseeing comprehensive, real-time coverage tracking across media landscapes—from traditional and digital to emerging platforms like Substack and podcasts. You’ll turn high volumes of consumer and retail media coverage into clear, compelling insights, delivering polished reports that capture performance during some of the most competitive moments in retail. You’ll also support the execution of integrated communications programs—helping bring retail-driven campaigns to life through strong storytelling, strategic thinking, and seamless coordination across teams. This role blends media relations, analytics, and project management, with a strong emphasis on consumer trends, shopping behavior, and cultural relevance. The ideal candidate brings experience managing large-scale media analysis, thrives in fast-paced, high-volume environments, and has a strong interest in retail, consumer trends, and the moments that drive shopping at scale. A background in corporate communications and a sharp eye for what resonates with consumers will set you apart Responsibilities Drive effective implementation of client PR programs Lead comprehensive coverage monitoring and reporting efforts for client campaigns Handle communications with internal teams, client teams, and other external partners Oversee the tracking of media coverage and the calculation of metrics/results against campaign goals Manage people and projects to deliver high-quality results on-time Anticipate issues Delegate and assign work among junior team members; Effectively review and edit deliverables from junior team members Make recommendations for ways to meet client needs Serve as a representative of the client and agency on-site at client events Provide thorough analysis to clients of program/campaign results, backed by metrics Develop creative ideas and tactical elements for client programs 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 Maintain relationships with key media contacts; leverage those relationships to obtain desired media coverage on behalf of clients Participate in agency brainstorm sessions for client programs 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 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 reporting, writing, editing, and interpersonal communication skills Monitor and track a large amount of traditional media, social media, and emerging media coverage stemming from client campaigns Proactively communicate with clients and external teams Maintain organization Review and edit client deliverables with an extremely thorough and detail-oriented perspective 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) and Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides) 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 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 + Beauty Fashion + Lifestyle Home Travel + Hospitality Financial Services Tech See us in action here: https://hunterpr.com