Account Supervisor, Crisis Communications

Orchestra • New York, NY

12d • $90,000 - $110,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

BerlinRosen is seeking an Account Supervisor to join our team. This position provides 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: This role is 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

• 4-6 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed