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Based in Los Angeles, this role is designed for a PR professional with 5-6 years of experience who lives for the rabbit hole of The Verge, WIRED, and Fast Company, but also understands the cultural influence of Hypebeast and Refinery29.\nAs an Account Manager, you are the engine of your accounts. You are a self-starter who can manage the day-to-day for high-growth startups and established brands independently, while partnering with senior leadership to scale strategy for our larger global clients. 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