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Account Manager, 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 environment. Employees are encouraged to innovate, share ideas, and grow professionally. We prioritize work-life balance while maintaining a strong focus on delivering top-tier client results across sectors including consumer brands, travel, entertainment, technology, B2B, healthcare, and professional services. Our team thrives on creativity, curiosity, and excellence.
The Role
Interdependence is seeking a motivated and strategic Account Manager to join our Consumer Public Relations team. This role is perfect for someone who has mastered the fundamentals of PR and is ready to take ownership of client programs — leading media strategies, running meetings, shaping campaigns, and helping drive standout earned results. You will be a dependable leader for client relationships and a go-to mentor for junior team members.
Key Responsibilities
Client Leadership
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 environment. Employees are encouraged to innovate, share ideas, and grow professionally. We prioritize work-life balance while maintaining a strong focus on delivering top-tier client results across sectors including consumer brands, travel, entertainment, technology, B2B, healthcare, and professional services. Our team thrives on creativity, curiosity, and excellence.
The Role
Interdependence is seeking a motivated and strategic Account Manager to join our Consumer Public Relations team. This role is perfect for someone who has mastered the fundamentals of PR and is ready to take ownership of client programs — leading media strategies, running meetings, shaping campaigns, and helping drive standout earned results. You will be a dependable leader for client relationships and a go-to mentor for junior team members.
Key Responsibilities
Client Leadership
- Serve as a primary client contact, managing ongoing communication and ensuring exceptional service
- Lead program planning, execution, and optimization to achieve client goals
- Proactively identify opportunities for expanded media relevance and message leadership
- Develop high-level media strategies rooted in consumer trends and brand insights
- Cultivate strong relationships with lifestyle, consumer, culture, and national media
- Secure impactful earned media placements across top-tier and emerging platforms
- Drive day-to-day execution of product launches, brand activations, seasonal campaigns, and influencer programs
- Draft and oversee development of high-quality content — messaging, pitches, press materials, talking points
- Guide integration with social and digital teams to enhance campaign performance
- Supervise and coach junior staff; encourage skill development and accountability
- Oversee timelines, deliverables, and budgets with exceptional attention to detail
- Lead client meetings, ensure preparedness, and confidently present recommendations
- Analyze earned media and campaign performance, using data to inform strategic improvements
- Prepare organized, insightful reporting for client stakeholders
- 4–6 years of experience in public relations, with a focus on consumer brands (agency experience required)
- Proven success developing media strategies and securing strong earned placements
- Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills; AP Style savvy
- Ability to manage multiple accounts and stay highly organized in fast-paced environments
- Confident presenter with strong client relationship skills
- Creative problem-solver and collaborative teammate
- Competitive benefits package
- Medical/dental/vision support
- Vacation, sick time & paid holidays
- 401(k) program
- Flexible remote work options
- Summer Fridays
- Strong career development and advancement opportunities