Saatchi & Saatchi

PR Account Supervisor

Saatchi & Saatchi$75K — $120K *
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in Public Relations or Communications
  • Deep understanding of the automotive industry dynamics
  • Proven experience supporting vehicle launches and product moments
  • Ability to translate complex automotive concepts into media narratives
  • Excellent client service and relationship management skills
  • Strong communication skills for presenting client proposals
  • Background in global client/team interactions is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Lead the creation of integrated PR campaigns that deliver business results
  • Provide strategic counsel for long-lead and quick-turn PR opportunities
  • Stay updated on consumer trends and pop culture
  • Collaborate with teams to present integrated PR strategies to clients
  • Develop campaigns involving celebrity partnerships and major events
  • Utilize AI tools to enhance workflow and team efficiency
  • Lead impactful product launches to secure media coverage
  • Maintain relationships with editors across various publications

Benefits

  • Medical coverage
  • Dental and vision insurance
  • Disability benefits
  • 401K plan participation
  • Parental and family care leave
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Flexible time off
Full Job Description
Overview

MSL is currently seeking an Account Supervisor (AS) for our Consumer Brands practice in our New York or Atlanta office. As an integral member of the team, this AS will be responsible for the development and execution of PR plans and leading day-to-day account activities for a luxury automotive brand. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are excited to help shape the cultural narrative, this job is for you.

Skills we're looking for:
  • Experience working in the automotive industry
  • A pulse on culture and desire to influence conversations
  • Earned media (and earned influencer) experience - we want to hear more about your (virtual) rolodex
  • Event/press trip experience
  • Extreme attention to detail and natural ability to lead and uplevel teams
  • Experience working within an IAT (Inter Agency Team) setting and representing your agency goals and priorities
  • Financial savvy - including experience with projections and budget management

Our full list of responsibilities may be seen below:
  • Lead development of innovative, results-oriented, integrated campaigns that drive business results - with a keen focus on PR and media relations, and the ability to advise and support digital and influencer strategies and execution
  • Provide strategic counsel to clients on both long-lead campaigns and quick-turn, earned first opportunities
  • Staying current with the latest developments in consumer, pop culture, lifestyle and trends
  • Agile and collaborative working style with a strong attention to detail - demonstrated ability to work against tight timelines
  • Develop and support PR, brand partnership and potential top-tier celebrity campaigns, partnerships and events
  • Regularly employ and integrate AI into workflow and help teams adopt best practices
  • Collaborate with team to prepare and present integrated PR strategies (including earned, social and influencer) and briefs to internal teams and clients
  • Lead large scale activations and product launches with the goal of securing impactful earned media results
  • Maintain strong relationships with editors across national, regional and local/trade publications spanning a wide variety of verticals

Job Requirements:
  • 5+ years previous experience and a B.A. in Public Relations, Communications or a related discipline
  • Deep understanding of the automotive industry, including OEM operations, vehicle development cycles, product launches, and the broader mobility landscape
  • Proven experience supporting vehicle launches, refreshes, or major product moments, with an understanding of how engineering, design, manufacturing, and marketing timelines intersect
  • Ability to translate complex automotive concepts (powertrains, platforms, performance, technology features) into compelling narratives for media, influencers, and consumers
  • Deep understanding of public and media relations - including PR activations/campaigns integrated across earned, social and digital - and how it relates/influences efforts across brands and campaigns
  • Must be a self-starter with excellent time management and organizational skills and the ability to balance multiple hot projects and take initiative, sometimes with little guidance
  • Proven experience in helping to lead teams to execute client programs with a blend of strong time management, team building and mentoring - this person should be comfortable taking the lead with minimal direction from their VP/SVP/EVP
  • History of high-quality client service, including strong relationships with clients, being a trusted and go-to partner, and engaging with clients in a timely and appropriate manner
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills, as well as an ability to develop and present compelling client proposals
  • Interest in pop culture and being on the pulse of what's trending
  • Background in working with global clients/teams a plus, though not required


Additional information

Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.

Compensation Range: USD $75,050.00 - USD $120,159.00/Annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 7/20/2026.

About Saatchi & Saatchi

Saatchi & Saatchi is a global advertising agency headquartered in New York City. The company was founded in London in 1970 by brothers Maurice and Charles Saatchi and is now part of the Publicis Groupe, a French multinational advertising and public relations company. Saatchi & Saatchi has over 6,000 employees in 114 countries and provides a range of advertising and marketing services to clients in various industries, including automotive, consumer goods, financial services, and telecommunications. The company is known for its creative and innovative advertising campaigns, including the iconic 'Nothing is Impossible' campaign for Toyota. Saatchi & Saatchi has won numerous awards for its work, including Cannes Lions, Clios, and Effies.
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