Senior Account Executive

Deliver high-quality work with impact that embodies our value ‘everything communicates’ - effective brands and ideas spread through culture like wildfire, whether it’s magazines, memes, or even your dear old mum. That means the solutions we develop for our clients are as diverse as the challenges they face.
Who we are
An independent creative communications agency for brands on a mission. Our expertise lies in helping brands lead and shape culture, rather than any channel, category or audience. 
your role

As a Senior Account Executive, you have a good understanding of what it takes to make and land a good story. From teasing out bespoke angles for media to crafting the right assets - you are a coverage hound that thrives on securing the right opportunities for clients. You are knowledgeable about the media landscape and have solid relationships with key news and lifestyle media. Your positive energy makes you a supportive and trusted team member. You are highly organised, with impeccable attention to detail and a natural creative flair.

You would have the following key responsibilities:

  • Develop story ideas and craft compelling pitches that will get everyone excited, from the media to consumers and even your best friend
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with key media contacts for all your clients and become the go-to person for story sell-ins and idea workshopping
  • Stay up to date with the media landscape and become the oracle of earned media insights for the team
  • Identify opportunities to put your clients at the heart of culture and proactively develop interesting strategies around these
  • Take a proactive role in understanding the most effective ways to communicate stories and drive talkability for clients
  • Regularly immerse yourself in culture and share insights that can drive results for clients
  • Take an active interest in the development of the agency and progressing our reputation for culturally impactful work
Skills and experience
  • Organised and effective at managing time with a high attention to detail 
  • Positive attitude with a curious mindset and eagerness to share your knowledge
  • Creative with a flair for storytelling and copywriting
  • Proactive mindset, always looking for opportunities for clients and your own development
  • Supportive team mentality and teamplayer
  • Experienced in media relations and copywriting or journalism
  • Established media connections in relevant media outlets
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Hopeful Monsters is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. All our roles are full-time/part-time negotiable.