Account Supervisor (Sports PR)

Praytell • New York, NY

3d • Remote

About The Position

Praytell is a creative communications agency seeking a New York-based Account Supervisor with 4-6 years of experience, ideally within a PR agency environment, and a strong background in the sports industry. This role will support the development and execution of integrated communications programs spanning earned media, influencer and social. The Account Supervisor will play a critical role in managing day-to-day client relationships, leading key workstreams and ensuring campaigns are executed strategically and efficiently across channels. This person will also oversee project timelines, mentor junior team members and collaborate closely with cross-functional partners to deliver impactful results for clients. The ideal candidate is both strategic and hands-on, with strong client management skills, creative instincts and a deep understanding of the sports and broader consumer landscape to help shape culturally relevant campaigns that drive meaningful business outcomes.

Requirements

• 4-6 years of experience
• Ideally within a PR agency environment
• Strong background in the sports industry
• Strategic and hands-on approach
• Strong client management skills
• Creative instincts
• Deep understanding of the sports and broader consumer landscape

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic recommendations grounded in optimism and actionable next steps.
• Proactively identify and address challenges before they escalate.
• Lead with a collaborative and solutions-first mindset, avoiding unnecessary complexity or ego-driven decisions.
• Establish strong client relationships by maintaining open, honest communication and clear expectations.
• Build on previous experiences to better manage stress and maintain focus on solutions after setbacks.
• Develop client relationships through thoughtful communication and understanding their goals and challenges.
• Lead the development and execution of integrated PR, influencer, and social media strategies, aligning with client objectives.
• Manage larger workstreams and overall campaign timelines and budgets, ensuring deliverables stay on track and meet quality standards.
• Manage day-to-day operations across teams, resolving challenges and ensuring alignment across PR, influencer, and social teams.
• Identify resource needs and flag to leadership to ensure the right team members are assigned to meet project goals.
• Provide guidance and feedback to junior and mid-level staff, fostering growth and accountability.
• Build strong client relationships through proactive and effective communication, managing both routine updates and complex discussions.
• Review and refine written materials created by junior team members to ensure accuracy, clarity, and professionalism.
• Develop and deliver decks for campaign proposals and performance reports/recaps, ensuring clarity and impact.
• Present confidently in client and internal meetings, adapting tone and messaging to suit the audience.
• Manage channel audits, ensuring actionable insights are clearly communicated to clients.
• Conduct deep dives into audience behavior, aligning strategic recommendations with business objectives.
• Develop and implement multi-channel strategies, integrating earned, influencer, and social efforts seamlessly.
• Integrate cultural insights into creative proposals, leading ideation sessions for timely opportunities.
• Manage the creation of unique seasonal pitches, experiential events, and mailers to support earned media objectives.
• Lead brainstorming for influencer or talent collaborations that authentically align with brand and campaign goals.
• Craft and manage creative social media campaign strategies, ensuring alignment with audience interests and client objectives.
• Spearhead ideation of integrated campaign concepts, ensuring creative excellence and strategic alignment.
• Strategize and manage media relations efforts, ensuring teams are securing impactful placements and building relationships with both traditional and emerging media.
• Conduct light touch media outreach with high caliber outlets and opportunities.
• Manage influencer strategies, including paid and organic activations, ensuring performance aligns with campaign KPIs.
• Manage contract oversight with input from team members on the necessary services.
• Support the creation of strategies and plans.
• Lead the execution of social media plans, balancing organic and paid approaches while collaborating across departments on trendjacking, content creation, reporting.
• Oversee data analysis processes, ensuring insights are accurate and meaningful.
• Develop strategic recommendations informed by data to guide client campaigns.
• Deliver clear, data-driven reports and confidently address client questions.
• Ensure team efforts remain focused on achieving client KPIs and goals.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with annual shares of Project Worldwide, our parent company
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) options with an annual employer contribution based on company performance
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Company holidays
• Mental health days
• Flexible work locations within the US - remote is a-ok!
• Flex Fridays, designed to keep Fridays meeting-free for focused work and to give you space to support your personal wellbeing while delivering great client service
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with mental health, family, career, legal and financial support
• Paid parental leave
• Fertility support
• Training and team-building programs
• Camp Praytell, our company offsite (eligibility based on start date)
• Employee Resource Groups (BEACON, Compañeros, elevAsian, Herizon and Prism)

What This Job Offers

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