Minimum 4 years of PR and media relations experience in luxury/lifestyle sectors.
Proven ability to manage client communications and lead meetings effectively.
Experience mentoring junior staff and fostering team growth.
Demonstrated success in securing feature stories across various media platforms.
Comprehensive understanding of the media landscape, including traditional and new media channels.
Strong relationship-building skills with top media outlets.
Willingness to travel for work-related events and meetings.
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
Responsibilities
Proactively pitch media to secure thought leadership and feature stories.
Collaborate with senior management to develop and implement account strategies.
Manage client relationships and serve as the primary contact for inquiries.
Oversee daily workflow of client accounts and delegate tasks to junior staff.
Provide guidance and support to junior team members to achieve media results.
Benefits
Health coverage options through UnitedHealthcare, plus dental and vision through Principal.
401(k) plan with potential agency contributions via profit sharing.
15 vacation days plus an extra day off during your birthday month.
Agency closure between Christmas and New Year's, plus 10 additional holidays.
Shorter work hours on Fridays during summer months.
12 weeks of paid parental leave and support for working parents.
Cellphone reimbursement for work-related expenses.
Company-provided laptop and IT support.
Potential for discretionary end-of-year bonuses.
Engagement in agency bonding activities like happy hours and annual offsite events.
Access to employee resource groups and DEI programming.
Full Job Description
More About the Role
Join our Travel team as an Account Supervisor! Dive into a dynamic role, working on a variety of accounts. Your chance to fuel the creative spirit starts here!
Responsibilities
Strategic Media Pitching: Proactively pitches media, focusing on securing thought leadership, and other business and financial feature stories. Ideating creative pitch angles and seizing opportunities to integrate clients into ongoing news and cultural conversations, driving impactful media coverage
Collaborative Strategy Development: Partners closely with senior management to develop and implement strategy and plans for all accounts
Client Relationships Management: Develops and manages client relationships and media strategies, serving as the primary point of contact for client inquiries and issues. Escalates concerns to senior leaders when necessary, ensuring prompt resolution and client satisfaction
Team Leadership: Manages and delegates administrative responsibilities to junior staff, overseeing the daily workflow of client accounts. Provides guidance and support to drive consistent media results, fostering professional growth and development within the team.
Qualifications
Professional Experience: Bring a minimum of 4 years of full-time experience in PR and media relations in the luxury and/or lifestyle space.
Account/Client Management: Experience managing the day-to-day communications with the clients and can comfortably lead meetings and answer questions
Leadership Skills: Has experience mentoring and developing junior staff members, showcasing the ability to nurture talent and foster growth within a team environment
Track Record of Success: Demonstrates a proven track record of delivering high-quality stories across various media platforms, highlighting effectiveness and impact in securing feature story coverage
Media Landscape Mastery: Possesses a comprehensive understanding of the media landscape, including print, online, broadcast and new-media (i.e. podcast) channels, enabling effective media outreach and engagement
Build & Maintain Lasting Relationships: Cultivates and maintains genuine relationships with top media outlets, fostering trust and mutual respect. Your ability to connect with others strengthens our network and enhances our clients' reputation
Travel Flexibility: Embraces opportunities to travel for work-related events or meetings, allowing for engagement and collaboration across diverse settings.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Embodies the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion; demonstrates self-awareness, cultural competency, and the ability to work with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a dynamic workplace, showcasing adaptability and resilience
The salary range is $80k-95k annually.
Benefits
Health Benefits: Options for medical coverage through UnitedHealthcare, and Dental and Vision coverage through Principal
Financial Security: Contribute to 401(k) plan for retirement with the potential agency contribution via year-end profit sharing
Time Off: Enjoy 15 vacation days, with an extra day off on your birthday month
Holiday Closure: Agency closed between Christmas and New Years for a well-deserved break, as well as 10 other holidays throughout the calendar year
Summer Flexibility: Summer Fridays offer shorter work hours from Memorial Day to Labor Day
Family Support: Benefit from 12 weeks of paid parental leave and formal policies to support working parents
Phone Expenses: Receive cellphone reimbursement
Technology: Company provided laptop and accessories, along with IT support
Bonuses: Potential for discretionary end-of-year bonuses
Agency Bonding: Engage in happy hours and our annual agency-wide offsite for camaraderie and celebration
Emphasis on DEI: A variety of specialized employee resource groups, DEI programming and other initiatives
