Account Supervisor - Temp-to-Perm

Nike Communications, Inc.•New York, NY

1d•$80,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a New York-based Account Supervisor to step into a temporary to permanent role! Dive into a dynamic role, working on a variety of accounts across the Lifestyle industry. Your chance to fuel the creative spirit starts here!

Requirements

Professional Experience: Minimum five years experience in PR and media relations in the consumer luxury lifestyle space;
Account/Client Management: Minimum of 1 year of experience managing the day-to-day communications with clients and can comfortably lead meetings and correspondence
Leadership Skills: Minimum 1 year of experience mentoring and developing a team of at least two members, showcasing the ability to nurture talent and foster growth within a team environment
Track Record of Success: Demonstrates a proven track record of delivering high-quality stories across various media platforms, highlighting effectiveness and impact in securing feature story coverage
Media Landscape Mastery: Possesses a comprehensive understanding of the media landscape, including print, online, broadcast and new-media (i.e. podcast) channels, enabling effective media outreach and engagement
Passion & Industry Knowledge: Genuine enthusiasm and in-depth knowledge of Spirits, music, fashion, cultural events, emerging brands, and digital platforms, with a proven track record of delivering impactful stories across diverse media.
Build & Maintain Lasting Relationships: Cultivates and maintains genuine relationships with top media outlets, fostering trust and mutual respect. Your ability to connect with others strengthens our network and enhances our clients’ reputation
Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Embodies the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion; demonstrates self-awareness, cultural competency, and the ability to work with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a dynamic workplace, showcasing adaptability and resilience

Responsibilities

Media Relations Mastery: Leads by example in securing earned media, focusing on marquee feature stories in top national outlets and emerging media platforms, while driving the team to surpass annual KPIs to amplify brand recognition.
Team Mentorship & Development: Supports the growth and advancement of staff through mentoring, development, and retention efforts.
Client Engagement & Industry Expertise: Leverages industry expertise to anticipate client needs, becoming a trusted partner in their success, while proactively addressing opportunities and challenges with strategic solutions.
Collaborative & Communicative: Partners with both with creative teams within Nike Communications, as well as external creative agencies on client initiatives.
Strategic Counsel: Provides strategic guidance to clients, collaborating with agency partners to develop and execute impactful communication and creative campaigns, enhancing brand reputation and visibility.
Brand Collaborations & Partnerships: Leads the ideation, execution, and recommendation of brand collaborations, partnerships, talent-led campaigns, and event strategies, leveraging creativity to resonate with key media and target audiences.

Benefits

Health Benefits: Options for medical coverage through UnitedHealthcare, and Dental and Vision coverage through Principal
Financial Security: Contribute to 401(k) plan for retirement with the potential agency contribution via year-end profit sharing
Time Off: Enjoy 15 vacation days, with an extra day off on your birthday month
Holiday Closure: Agency closed between Christmas and New Years for a well-deserved break, as well as 10 other holidays throughout the calendar year
Summer Flexibility: Summer Fridays offer shorter work hours from Memorial Day to Labor Day
Family Support: Benefit from 12 weeks of paid parental leave and formal policies to support working parents
Phone Expenses: Receive business line, or have personal phone number covered on agency plan
Technology: Company provided laptop and accessories, along with IT support
Bonuses: Potential for discretionary end-of-year bonuses
Agency Bonding: Engage in happy hours and our annual agency-wide offsite for camaraderie and celebration
Emphasis on DEI: A variety of specialized employee resource groups, DEI programming and other initiatives