Account Supervisor - Travel

Nike Communications, Inc.•New York, NY

3d•$80,000 - $95,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Nike Communications is seeking an Account Supervisor for its Travel team. The role works across a variety of accounts, developing and implementing communications strategies, securing media coverage, managing client relationships, and overseeing junior staff and account workflows. The position involves travel for work-related events or meetings and calls for adaptability, strong media relationships, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Requirements

At least 4 years of full-time experience in PR and media relations in the luxury and/or lifestyle space.
Experience managing day-to-day client communications, leading meetings, and answering client questions.
Experience mentoring and developing junior staff members.
A proven record of delivering high-quality stories across media platforms and securing feature coverage.
Comprehensive understanding of print, online, broadcast, and new-media channels, including podcasts.
Ability to cultivate and maintain relationships with leading media outlets.
Willingness to travel for work-related events or meetings.
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with self-awareness and cultural competency and the ability to work with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
Ability to adapt and thrive in a dynamic workplace.

Responsibilities

Proactively pitch media, with a focus on thought leadership and business and financial feature stories; develop creative pitch angles and identify opportunities to include clients in news and cultural conversations.
Partner with senior management to develop and implement strategies and plans for accounts.
Develop and manage client relationships and media strategies; serve as the primary contact for client inquiries and issues, escalating concerns to senior leaders when necessary.
Manage and delegate administrative responsibilities to junior staff, oversee daily account workflows, and provide guidance and support to help achieve media results and develop team members.

Benefits

Medical coverage options through UnitedHealthcare, plus dental and vision coverage through Principal.
401(k) plan with potential agency contribution through year-end profit sharing.
15 vacation days and an additional day off during the employee’s birthday month.
Agency closure between Christmas and New Year’s, plus 10 other holidays during the calendar year.
Summer Fridays with shorter work hours from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
12 weeks of paid parental leave and formal policies supporting working parents.
Cellphone reimbursement.
Company-provided laptop and accessories, with IT support.
Potential discretionary end-of-year bonuses.
Happy hours and an annual agency-wide offsite.
Employee resource groups, DEI programming, and other initiatives.