PR Account Supervisor - Travel Division (ATX, DFW)
About The Position
bread & Butter is a full-service communications agency with a fondness for all things food, drink and travel. We are a collaborative group of dreamers and do-ers. We combine intimate local knowledge with an extensive national network to craft clever and multidisciplinary communications campaigns tailored to our clients’ needs. We only partner with inventive businesses that inspire us and continually challenge us to think big, but act small. An Account Supervisor with bread & Butter is a media ninja, ball juggler, task master, industry insider and has a proven background working with top hospitality brands. You serve as the talent authority, acting as a mentor and inspiration to junior team members while nimbly managing up to your leaders. You listen to your clients, can shift course midstream, are resourceful and can help guide your team to get from A to Z. You read everything from the New York Times to Travel + Leisure and like to go big – because going home isn’t an option. You’re working to be a problem solver and you value the relationships you’re building with media and industry friends. An Account Supervisor for bread & Butter is responsible for overall strategy for clients, overseeing and supporting with media outreach, media visits & press trips, special events and partnerships, as well as managing account teams on a day-to-day basis. Account Supervisors will serve as liaisons between the Account Director and the account teams, acting as a primary day to day manager for clients with support from Account Directors. Account Supervisors oversee the work of Senior/Account Executives and Assistant Account Executives and report to the Account Director.
Requirements
- 5-7 years of full-time hospitality PR experience working with hotels and resorts, destinations, airlines and/or travel related services, preferably with agency vs. in-house
- Possesses and knows how to build and maintain strong relationships with high-level local, regional and national print, online, broadcast and podcast media important to clients.
- Appreciates the art of dotting I’s and crossing T’s. The devil is in the details.
- Media junkie - there’s no such thing as reading/watching too much. Bonus points for pop culture acumen.
- Leads teams by example, showcasing professionalism, punctuality and problem solving while maintaining a sense of humor.
- Has the ability to really dig deep into client goals to secure meaningful and impactful press placements that drive business and make b&B invaluable to our clients and to media.
- Enjoys crafting tailored, effective comprehensive media plans and pitches that are creative, thoughtful and help move clients toward their goals.
- Be the sounding board and resource for clients, leading the teams on calls, in meetings and knowing when to shift course to get back on track.
- Love of a fast-paced environment and the satisfaction of a busy yet productive day.
- Has experience in contract negotiations and logistics relating to promotional initiatives and activations, as well as collecting revenues, fees or other payments stipulated in contracts.
- Flexibility and a desire for endless possibilities.
- b&B is a dynamic, ever-evolving company that sees every color beyond black and white.
- Wants to brainstorm, strategize and develop creative partnerships and alliances that keep us ahead of the curve.
- Passion for networking, relationship building, helping with new business pitches, proposals and a general desire to win!
- A passion for cultivating talent and helping our teams grow.
- How can we be better?
- Excitement for growth, new ideas, new ways of doing things and a place you’re excited to call home.
- Say yes!
- Must be authorized to work in the US.
Responsibilities
- overall strategy for clients
- overseeing and supporting with media outreach
- media visits & press trips
- special events and partnerships
- managing account teams on a day-to-day basis
- serve as liaisons between the Account Director and the account teams
- acting as a primary day to day manager for clients with support from Account Directors
- oversee the work of Senior/Account Executives and Assistant Account Executives
- report to the Account Director
Benefits
- Generous paid time off
- Paid sick/personal time
- Birthday off (because who wants to work on their special day!)
- Endless summer Fridays (half-days year 'round baby)
- Flexible, hybrid schedule
- Work from any b&B office when you're in town
- Medical and dental + dependents
- Extended benefits (vision, life, disability, EAP)
- Generous maternity and family planning leave
- 3% contribution to 401k regardless of participation
- Cell phone reimbursement
- New business bonuses
- Employee referral bonus
- Dogs welcome!
- Weekly Wine Wednesdays (cheers with your local team!)
- Robust training program
- Mentorship program
- Local love (yearly giveback initiative)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
