Account Supervisor, PR

MMGY Global•Culver City, CA

3d•$80,000 - $85,000

About The Position

At MMGY Global, we believe nothing shapes your view of the world like travel. So every day, we share our clients’ stories from a perspective that inspires people to see the world differently. Our personalized service and strategy connect media, consumers and influencers across the globe, taking people to new places and changing their views for the better. At MMGY, we inspire people to go places. We have an immediate opening for an Account Supervisor, PR in Los Angeles. DO YOU LOVE TO TRAVEL? If you are looking for a integrated agency home where your career path is our priority, let’s talk. At MMGY, keeping our executives engaged and fulfilled is just as important as keeping our clients happy. From our international destinations, global hotel & resort brands to cruise lines, airlines and tour operators around the world, we have an exciting roster of clients for which we are seeking a talented ACCOUNT SUPERVISOR who has a passion for travel. If you are outgoing, energetic, innovative, and resourceful, then this job is for you. The Account Supervisor will be an integral member of our management team, leading strategy and client relations while mentoring junior staff and participating in new business pitches. Looking for leadership and/or community engagement opportunities as well? You can join our Culture Crew and Employee Resource Groups. With industry-leading benefits, we have half-day Fridays between Memorial Day and Labor Day, and are closed the week between Christmas and New Years. After two years with the company we offer generous anniversary travel benefits because we want our employees to go see the world - and pay for it. And the more business trips you take, the more Road Warrior benefits you receive to buy upgrades, lounge passes and more. Yes, wellness and work/life balance is a real focus for us. Our supervisor would:

Requirements

Have a BA/BS college degree in communications or journalism and 5-8+ years PR/related experience with direct travel and lifestyle client background preferred
Have a good sense of humor and a love for travel a must!

Responsibilities

Lead strategy, development and implementation of client PR programs
Develop and maintain client relationships; provide regular strategic counsel
Supervise account teams and lead day-to-day account activities
Monitor program timetable and client budgets for maximum efficiency
Oversee agency output to ensure quality control and client ROI
Provide creative input and direction to account group, including the development of innovative story angles, promotions, partnerships and activations, press materials, other client content and knowledge of how to leverage social media in PR programs
Identify and develop opportunities for cross agency media pitches and ways to elevate work
Create and/or seize opportunities for selling projects to PR clients, organically growing relationships
Participate in new business proposal process, including leading development of content for specific sections of proposals; participate in presentations
Identify opportunities and present solutions to optimize agency practices
Demonstrate advanced writing and editing skills
Establish and maintain high level media contacts; oversee strategic media pitching
Understand clients’ business competition, challenges and opportunities
Stay abreast of latest travel, consumer and social media trends and leverage to advantage
Supervise/mentor junior/mid-level team members