Senior Account Executive, Beauty

Senior Account Executive

Location: NYC Hybrid at our Flatiron office (3 in-office days required)

Salary Range: $55-65K based on experience

Are you a media-savvy storyteller with a sixth sense for what makes a brand pop? Do you dream in pitches, love a well-organized to do list, and live for the thrill of a top-tier placement? MMC is looking for a Senior Account Executive who’s equal parts strategist, creative spark plug, and team captain.

You’ll lead the charge on some of our most exciting accounts across beauty and consumer brands – guiding client strategy, mentoring junior team members, and making real media magic happen.

You Are:

• A proactive communicator: you’re not afraid to ask thoughtful questions to move work forward.
• Detail-oriented: you’re always reading the fine print, and you deliver high-quality work with precision and care.
• Team-first mindset: no egos, just a collaborative approach to shared success.
• Calm under pressure: You thrive in fast-paced settings, efficiently juggling multiple clients and priorities without missing a beat.
• Strategically minded: You think both creatively and analytically, developing solutions that are both innovative and effective.
• Resourceful: You always find a way to get things done – whether it’s working with limited resources, connecting the right dots, or thinking outside the box.
• A creative problem-solver: you can think quickly and adjust strategies as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create big-picture, scroll-stopping comms plans that make clients say “wow” (and actually drive results).
• Leverage your media relationships across print, digital, and broadcast to land meaningful, buzzworthy placements.
• Craft press releases, pitches, strategic plans and talking points that get noticed, opened, and shared.
• Mentor and supervise junior team members, helping them grow while keeping the team engaged and energized.
• Keep multiple accounts running smoothly, prioritize like a pro, and keep the team on point and energized.
• Be part of planning and executing memorable product launches, influencer events, and IRL or virtual moments that stick.
• Stay on top of pop culture, what’s next, and where our clients should show up—before anyone else even sees it coming.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with clients, acting as a primary point of contact for day-to-day communications and strategic counsel.

Experience:

• 4–6 years of experience in PR, either agency or in-house, with a strong preference for beauty and lifestyle backgrounds.
• Proven leadership skills, setting a positive tone, motivating the team, and providing clear direction to ensure success.
• An established media network, with the ability to leverage contacts across multiple platforms for maximum impact.
• A Bachelor’s degree in PR, Journalism, Communications, or a related field.
• Proficiency with industry tools like MuckRack, Cision, and other platforms that enhance media outreach and strategy execution.
• Strong project management abilities, balancing multiple clients and priorities without compromising quality.
• Experience managing or overseeing high-profile events, product launches, and influencer partnerships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to pitch and present ideas clearly to clients and media.

Benefits:

• A collaborative, creative team that has your back
• Real opportunities to grow and lead
• Clients doing cool stuff in beauty, lifestyle, and consumer spaces
• Hybrid work model
• Competitive salary, benefits and more