Sr. Account Supervisor

DeVries•New York, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

DeVries is seeking a Sr. Account Supervisor with strong earned media expertise to work across clients in the food and beverage space. This role is based in our New York office (hybrid). The ideal candidate will bring a journalistic mindset, deep media relationships and project management expertise.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
6-9 years related professional experience
Excellent oral and written business communication skills
Ability to simultaneously progress multiple initiatives, both independently and via the oversight of junior team members
Attention to detail and work quality
Demonstration of a results-oriented mindset
Ability to problem-solve and pivot plans as required in real-time
Ability to anticipate client and team needs
Can mobilize and motivate team
Demonstrates the ability to resolve conflicts
Aptitude for financial management
Commitment and dedication to the agency’s success as well as individual career
Desire to pursue learning and self-development; participates in required and voluntary professional development programs.

Responsibilities

Lead media relations efforts to drive quality editorial coverage in national consumer, lifestyle, business and news outlets, including those with diverse, multicultural audiences
Support executive internal and external speaking engagements and media opportunities.
Develop and provide briefings prior to speaking engagements and media interviews.
Evolve relationships with corporate media staying on top of developments in newsrooms, news organizations and new media.
Oversee planning and execution of media-facing activations, including deliveries, events, partnerships, etc.
Contribute to the development of strategic client plans as well as program or initiative-specific PR recommendations.
Account for quality control of all plans, memos, reports, and client- and media-facing materials.
Serve as key client contact, providing day-to-day updates and counsel on media relations-related matters
Train, mentor and manage junior staff on media relations, events and general program execution, serving as a role model to other team members
Attend account reviews and staff meetings – provide ongoing communications and feedback
Successfully contribute to the growth of existing accounts
Actively participate in agency development and assist with new business