Media Supervisor

Edelman•New York, NY

58d•$68,000 - $95,000

About The Position

Edelman is a voice synonymous with trust, reimagining a future where the currency of communication is action. Our culture thrives on three promises: boldness is possibility, empathy is progress, and curiosity is momentum. We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration, and belonging. Consistent with this approach, we hire the best qualified candidates for all positions. The Media Supervisor should bring a sharp curiosity for news and a deep understanding of how stories move - from headline to homepage, feed to feature - across print, broadcast, digital, and emerging platforms. The role supports the development and execution of earned media strategies, collaborating closely with clients and integrated teams. With hands-on experience pitching outlets and working directly with journalists, editors, and producers, the candidate knows how to find and tell stories that drive meaningful coverage. An instinct for news angles, a pulse on cultural and media trends, and a creative approach to storytelling with AI tools is key - not just to monitor coverage, but to surface insights, patterns, and must-haves. Proficiency with AI tools is a must. The ideal candidate is proactive, collaborative, and energized by the pace of modern media. As part of Edelman's global network, the candidate will play a critical role in delivering high-impact earned results while growing as a strategic, culture-savvy communicator.

Requirements

At least 4 years of experience doing predominantly earned media work with proven interest in the field
A bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Nice To Haves

Ability to research, write and edit client-facing media deliverables and proposals, such as audits/backgrounders, conference reports, media alerts, pitch emails, media lists and recap reports
Ability to proactively manage multiple projects simultaneously, both as team member and autonomously, and to perform well under pressure
Experience working on media events, such as corporate milestones, product launches, deskside briefings and executive interviews
Solid grasp of all traditional and new media tools and their relationship with society
Excellent storytelling skills, and ability to provide sound, level-appropriate media counsel with internal and external clients

Responsibilities

Proactively and independently leads day-to-day media strategy, supervising projects and junior team members, while managing multiple projects and deadlines
Serve as client's daily media contact when appropriate, addressing issues and inquiries effectively
Demonstrate critical thinking within evolving media landscape and use insights to inform programming and positioning, and proactively develop fresh story ideas to build client reputation/awareness
Consistently lead reactive and proactive media projects from planning stages through execution/activation and client reporting
Strong team player and positive role model; supports and respects colleagues, clients and partners; focuses on self-improvement and ensures work is based on strategic insights
Effectively and consistently manages strengths and weaknesses of self and others; is consistently ambitious in setting and achieving goals
Always takes feedback as a constructive learning opportunity and acts upon it; enables others to thrive as part of agency life and adapts to others' styles to do so; ensures excellence is repeated by rigorously identifying and socializing key learnings for all colleagues
Demonstrates curiosity, resourcefulness and enterprising in problem-solving; embraces diverse trends, skills, specialties and viewpoints
Seeks substantial change for clients and the communities in which we operate; ensures new insights from self and others fuel innovation in agency approach and client work; uses diversity of perspective to elevate content, the agency and own career
Ensures trust and relationships are founded on open and honest communication; listens and responds with empathy and respect; upholds and demonstrates inclusive, ethical and legal standards
Ensures consideration behind each agency action is always purposeful and transparent