Job Description
Location: Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid / On-site)
Employment Type: Contract to Full-Time
At Harpoon Media, we aren’t just another agency—we operate at the dynamic intersection of the creator economy and film/TV marketing. We are a results-oriented team where innovation is expected and agility is our greatest strength.
Joining Harpoon Media means stepping into a fast-growing, early-stage company and helping us build something special. A major benefit of this role is the opportunity to work directly on high-profile campaigns for films from major Hollywood studios. If you are looking for a role where your contributions are immediately visible, your professional growth is prioritized, and your work shapes the future of digital influence, Harpoon Media is where you belong.
Role OverviewThe Account Executive acts as the essential bridge between Harpoon Media and our clients. In this role, you will balance high-level client retention and campaign oversight with active business development support—driving growth through prospecting, crafting professional proposals, and delivering high-impact sales presentations.
Key Responsibilities- Client & Campaign Management: Manage day-to-day communication for a diverse portfolio; oversee campaign lifecycles from onboarding through final reporting, acting as the dedicated “voice of the client.”
- Drive Growth & Cross-Sell: Proactively identify opportunities to enhance campaign performance through creative strategy and additional Harpoon capabilities.
- Proposals & Pitches: Build and deliver compelling sales presentations; draft formal project proposals and scopes for prospective entertainment clients.
- Marketing Collateral: Ensure Harpoon Media’s internal marketing materials, case studies, and pitch decks remain sharp, relevant, and polished.
- CRM Integrity: Maintain pipeline accuracy, track leads, and ensure data integrity within our CRM.
- On-Site & Event Support: Assist with on-the-ground creator and talent management during key industry events and activations.
- 2+ years of experience in client management or campaign execution at a creator economy agency, digital marketing firm, PR agency, or studio entertainment marketing team.
- Deep Creator Ecosystem Knowledge: Hands-on experience with influencer discovery, talent management, and executing sponsored social campaigns.
- Entertainment Track Record: Proven background working directly with film studio clients, entertainment brands, or agency accounts.
- Data & Budgets: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data analysis, budget tracking, performance metrics).
- Presentations: Fluency in PowerPoint or Canva to build clean, high-converting sales and brand decks.
- CRM: Hands-on experience with HubSpot (or equivalent sales pipeline software).
- AI Integration: Eagerness to use modern AI tools (Gemini, ChatGPT, Claude) to accelerate workflows and augment output.
- Design (Bonus): Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator).
- Location: Los Angeles, CA
- Travel: Primarily LA-based, with potential travel to New York or major film festivals as projects evolve.
- Structure: Contract with a clear path to full-time employment and benefits.
- Compensation: Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.
Please send your resume and a brief cover note to careers@harpoon.media