Account Supervisor, Public Relations

REQ, An Agital Company•Phoenix, AZ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

REQ, an Agital Company, is seeking a strategic, proactive, and highly organized Account Supervisor to join our growing Public Relations team in Phoenix, AZ. In this role, you’ll serve as a trusted client partner and day-to-day account leader, helping guide PR programs, integrated campaigns, media strategy, content development, and team execution across multiple client accounts. This is a leadership role for someone who can balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution. You’ll be expected to command client relationships, anticipate needs, manage complex projects, deliver high-quality work on time and on budget, and create opportunities for junior team members to grow. You should be equally comfortable developing a persuasive client agenda, counseling executives, shaping a media strategy, editing complex content, and coordinating internal teams to move work forward. If you are a confident communicator, strong media strategist, skilled writer and editor, and thoughtful mentor who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative agency environment, we want to hear from you.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field
5–7 years of relevant experience in public relations, communications, client services, or account management, preferably within an agency environment
Demonstrated experience leading client accounts or significant client workstreams with minimal oversight
Strong media relations experience, including media strategy, pitching, interview coordination, briefing preparation, and securing meaningful media opportunities
Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to simplify complex topics and create succinct, compelling, high-impact content
Experience developing or guiding strategic communications plans, integrated campaigns, content programs, and executive visibility initiatives
Proven ability to manage complex projects, budgets, timelines, client expectations, and cross-functional resources
Strong verbal communication and presentation skills, including the ability to lead persuasive meetings and clearly articulate account strategy, client positioning, and recommended next steps
Experience mentoring, coaching, or supervising junior team members; direct supervisory experience is a plus
Strong understanding of technology, business, media, and digital marketing trends
Proficiency with media research, reporting, and digital marketing tools such as Meltwater, MuckRack, Google Analytics, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, WordPress, or similar platforms
Comfort working both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
Authorized to work in the United States; visa support is not available at this time

Responsibilities

Serve as a day-to-day strategic lead across multiple PR client accounts, building trusted relationships rooted in strong counsel, proactive communication, and measurable results
Own and help command client relationships on assigned accounts, including leading client meetings, developing thoughtful agendas, identifying desired outcomes, and ensuring clear next steps
Build and manage complex project plans with clear timelines, resources, responsibilities, and deliverables across PR, creative, paid media, development, and other cross-functional teams
Ensure longer-term strategic initiatives remain on track while managing the daily pace of client needs, deliverables, and account activity
Lead the planning and execution of integrated communications campaigns, including earned media, thought leadership, executive visibility, social, content, awards, events, and other client programs
Develop and guide media strategy based on a strong understanding of clients’ vertical media landscapes and how those landscapes intersect with broader business and technology trends
Secure meaningful media opportunities, oversee media planning, manage top-tier interviews and placements, and help prepare clients through briefings, messaging, and ad hoc media training
Write, edit, and improve high-impact content, including press releases, executive messaging, contributed articles, media pitches, award submissions, eBook and whitepaper outlines, and other strategic communications materials
Shape content as part of a broader message progression, questioning and strengthening messaging, structure, calls to action, and strategic approach where appropriate
Translate client goals, market context, performance data, and account insights into actionable recommendations that improve client outcomes
Identify new opportunities for clients by asking thoughtful questions, bringing creative and scrappy ideas forward, and connecting PR work to broader business goals
Manage account budgets, scopes, timelines, KPIs, and profitability, ensuring work is delivered within budget and invoiced accurately and on time
Identify opportunities for account growth, upsells, value-added services, and expanded client impact
Contribute to new business efforts, including pitches, proposals, capabilities materials, strategic recommendations, and customized deliverables
Coordinate team resources across accounts, delegate work effectively, and ensure account teams remain aligned, accountable, and focused on quality execution
Coach and mentor junior team members, including Account Coordinators, Account Executives, and Senior Account Executives, through regular feedback, editorial guidance, project direction, and professional development support
Proactively create opportunities for junior staff to take on more responsibility while providing the support needed for them to succeed
Navigate internal challenges and team dynamics with confidence, respect, and a solutions-oriented mindset
Seek out industry events, networking opportunities, and community touchpoints that create value for clients, the agency, and team development