An experienced financial services media relations practitioner ready to run a portfolio. The Account Supervisor oversees the development and execution of strategic PR programs across a group of accounts, sets day-to-day objectives for their teams, and serves as a reliable main point of contact for clients across asset management, wealth management, private markets and the broader financial sector. This is also a people management role. You will line manage Account Executives and Coordinators, supporting their onboarding and training and providing ongoing feedback and coaching. Ideal candidates will bring a minimum of five years of PR and communications experience, required experience with financial services clients, and the media relationships to secure coverage in top-tier business and financial outlets.
What you'd do
Client strategy and media relations
- Handle all aspects of proactive and reactive media relations for a portfolio of financial services clients, including asset managers, wealth managers and private markets firms.
- Serve as a highly responsive day-to-day client contact; facilitate client calls and meetings.
- Articulate, implement and manage day-to-day execution of account strategy.
- Develop clear, thoughtful and strategic communications, including strategy plans, media plans, client emails and briefing documents, with minimal input from the account lead.
- Build and maintain relationships with financial, business and trade journalists, editors, producers and podcast hosts.
- Secure coverage in top-tier outlets such as The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, CNBC, Reuters, Barron's and the Financial Times, as well as leading industry publications.
- Monitor markets, economic data, regulatory developments and industry news to identify timely opportunities for client commentary, and move quickly to secure placements.
- Demonstrate a proficient understanding of each client's business and competitive landscape; bring strategic recommendations and creative ideas, and proactively identify and address client needs.
Thought leadership and executive visibility
- Support thought leadership programs for CEOs, CIOs, portfolio managers, strategists and other senior executives, including bylined articles and market commentary.
- Prepare executives for interviews and develop executive content for LinkedIn and other owned channels.
Compliance and sensitive matters
- Guide client materials through compliance review, applying a working understanding of the SEC and FINRA communications requirements that shape financial services messaging.
- Support reactive and sensitive matters, including market volatility, fund performance, regulatory inquiries and leadership transitions, in partnership with senior team members.
Measurement and reporting
- Track, measure and report on program results; use media monitoring, measurement and AI-enabled research tools to refine targeting and demonstrate value to clients.
- Verify all outputs before they reach a client or reporter.
Team leadership and growth
- Manage day-to-day performance of account teams; ensure quality work, deadline adherence, effective processes, and that the team consistently meets or exceeds agreed-upon expectations, deliverables and metrics.
- Serve as a line manager for Account Executives and Coordinators; provide onboarding support, training and ongoing feedback, and participate in reviews.
- Act as a mentor for junior colleagues by modeling desired behavior; demonstrate a strong work ethic, intellectual curiosity, and commitment to collegiality and a growth mindset.
- Participate in the new business process by articulating strategies and tactics, contributing to proposals, and attending pitch meetings.
- Commit to continuous learning and improvement of professional and leadership skills; set and pursue stretch goals.
- Lead by example; demonstrate behaviors consistent with Infinite's values (integrity, agility, compassion, and courage).
Why we want you
- You have a bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
- You have a minimum of five years' PR and communications experience. Experience with financial services clients, whether asset management, wealth management, private markets or related sectors, is required; previous agency experience is highly preferred.
- You have established relationships with financial and business journalists, editors and producers, and a proven track record of securing coverage in top-tier business and financial media.
- You have a working knowledge of financial markets, investment products and industry dynamics, and can translate complex investment topics into clear, compelling narratives.
- You are familiar with compliance review processes and the regulatory considerations that shape financial services communications.
- You have demonstrated the ability to manage a team and lead multiple projects simultaneously, making sound judgments on a daily basis and knowing when to seek senior counsel.
- You are highly curious, creative and results-driven, with superior critical thinking, communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
- You have demonstrated strength as a writer; knowledge of AP style and the ability to proof, edit and coach others' writing abilities.
- You are proficient with media databases, monitoring and measurement platforms, and the AI tools used in current PR workflows.
What we offer
- The opportunity to work with some of the industry's premier asset and wealth management firms.
- A collaborative, entrepreneurial culture with significant opportunities for growth.
- Friendly and highly collaborative working environment where your voice will be heard and your ideas will count.
- A focus on growth and professional development: twice annual professional planning sessions, regular access to leadership and mentorship opportunities.
- Hybrid work schedule; two days in the office with three optional work-from-home days per week.
- Competitive compensation, bonus opportunities, and new business incentives.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- 401(k) with employer contribution.
- Ample time off: 15 vacation days, 10 annual company holidays, nine days paid sick leave, one personal day and an "on call" period between Christmas and New Year's.
- Thorough onboarding and training process that extends throughout your tenure with the company.
The current annual base salary range for this position is $84,000-$94,000 individual compensation varies based on job related factors, including relevant experience, qualifications, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of Infinite's total compensation package for employees.
