Account Supervisor
About The Position
AIIR, a communications and experiential agency focused on health, wellness, fitness, and performance brands, is seeking an Account Supervisor to join its New York team. This role will be responsible for leading the development and execution of media relations strategies for a diverse portfolio of clients. The Account Supervisor will act as the primary day-to-day client contact, working closely with agency leadership and client teams. Key duties include driving media outreach, crafting compelling narratives, providing strategic counsel, mentoring junior staff, managing reporting, supporting events, and overseeing overall account management.
Requirements
- 5-8 years of experience in public relations, media relations, or corporate communications (agency, in-house, or a combination)
- Proven track record serving as primary client contact and leading day-to-day account strategy
- Experience managing and mentoring junior team members
- Strong writer capable of producing press releases, pitches, and client reports with minimal edits
- Big-picture thinker who can connect PR results to client business and sales goals
- Sharp media relations instincts, with established relationships across journalists, editors, and social media influencers
- Entrenched in health, wellness, fitness, and performance (athletes and enthusiasts strongly encouraged to apply!) and consumer new media (especially Substack and Podcasts)
Responsibilities
- Serve as the main day-to-day contact for clients
- Lead client meetings and proactively pitch new PR strategies
- Provide senior-level counsel and strategic recommendations to strengthen client relationships
- Manage and mentor Junior Account Executives and other junior staff
- Review team writing and deliverables, providing feedback to elevate quality
- Teach and reinforce core PR skills, fostering professional growth across the team
- Secure high-quality earned media coverage across print, digital, and broadcast outlets
- Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, editors, and social media influencers
- Develop proactive story angles and identify new media opportunities
- Track team performance across client accounts
- Monitor scopes and flag risks to account leadership
- Help clients navigate sudden PR issues or negative press
- Provide steady, solutions-oriented counsel under pressure
- Support client events (launches, activations, etc.) by identifying and inviting the right mix of media, creators, and industry contacts
- Manage RSVPs and guest list to ensure the room reflects the brand’s target audience
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
