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Account Executive, Consumer

Chicago, Il

 

Account Executive, Consumer Public Relations

Who We Are
Interdependence is a dynamic, innovative, and results-focused public relations, communications, and integrated marketing firm. Powered by proprietary technology, we help brands, CMOs, founders, and entrepreneurs elevate their businesses and achieve meaningful outcomes. With nearly 100 full-time team members across the country and continued rapid growth, Interdependence is proud to be recognized as "One of America’s Best PR Agencies" by Forbes.

We foster a collaborative, supportive, and performance-oriented workplace. Team members are encouraged to think boldly, share fresh ideas, and pursue professional development. We value work-life balance and celebrate creativity, curiosity, and excellence. Our success spans industries including consumer brands, travel, entertainment, technology, B2B, healthcare, and professional services — and we’re just getting started.


The Role

Interdependence is seeking a proactive and creative Account Executive to join our Consumer PR team. This role is ideal for someone with strong media instincts, writing skills, and a passion for storytelling who is ready to take the next step in their career. You’ll support and execute campaigns for well-known consumer brands, secure top-tier media placements, and play a meaningful role in delivering strong results for clients.


Key Responsibilities

Client & Account Support

  • Serve as a day-to-day partner to clients, ensuring projects are completed on time and exceed expectations

  • Support the execution of strategic consumer PR plans and campaign initiatives

  • Maintain organized workflows across fast-moving account activities

Media Relations

  • Draft compelling pitches, press materials, messaging, and media communications

  • Build and maintain relationships with relevant consumer media, influencers, and creators

  • Secure earned media coverage in lifestyle, consumer, culture, and emerging platforms

Campaign Execution

  • Support product launches, media events, experiential activations, and influencer programs

  • Conduct research and trend monitoring to inform storytelling opportunities

  • Track media conversations and elevate insights that support client positioning

Reporting & Collaboration

  • Monitor campaign performance, pulling metrics and preparing client-ready reports

  • Partner with creative, social, and digital teams to ensure integrated execution

  • Contribute ideas in brainstorms and help shape creative PR concepts


Qualifications

  • 1–2+ years of experience in public relations or media — agency experience strongly preferred

  • Demonstrated success pitching media and securing coverage

  • Strong writing and editing skills; AP Style familiarity

  • Organized, detail-oriented, and skilled in managing competing priorities

  • Passion for consumer brands, culture, trends, and storytelling

  • Positive, collaborative attitude with eagerness to learn and grow


The Perks

  • Competitive benefits package

  • Medical/dental/vision support

  • Vacation, sick time & paid holidays

  • 401(k) program

  • Flexible remote work options

  • Summer Friday

  • Strong focus on career development & internal advancement


 

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