Account Supervisor & Account Director, Crisis Communications
About The Position
BerlinRosen is seeking to hire at the Account Supervisor and Account Director levels, depending on experience, to join our Legal Affairs & Crisis Communications team. These positions provide candidates with a unique opportunity to join a talented and growing team working on exceedingly high-profile crisis projects like navigating tough internal comms for a top media brand, providing crisis strategy for higher education clients, shaping coverage to mitigate reputational damage for philanthropic organizations and more. Role location: These roles are based in our New York, N.Y. or Washington, D.C. office on a hybrid basis. The Legal & Crisis team is in-office at least 3 days per week.
Requirements
- 4-8+ years of relevant work experience in a crisis communications role
- Experience in corporate communications, particularly as relates to reputation management
- Strong and demonstrable writing and editing skills spanning a variety of communications-oriented work
- Experience in leading crisis communications situations, including experience managing media engagement around crisis needs
- Project or client management skills in a PR and/or media environment
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships with reporters at top-tier outlets
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with varying levels of staff, clients and the media
Responsibilities
- Drive the day-to-day on projects and collaborate with colleagues and clients to advance the communications strategy for multiple high-profile client accounts
- Spearhead the development of key messaging materials for clients to deploy when under reputational attack, including tough Q & A, background talking points, etc.
- Collaborate with internal account teams to shape media coverage of particular crisis efforts
- Engage and maintain strong relationships with key reporters across a myriad of issues
- Persuasive writing and critical editing skills, especially related to external media statements, talking points, internal/staff messaging, regulatory communications, etc.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
