Account Manager

MVPR; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MVPR, a New York City based PR agency, seeks an Account Manager for its Editorial PR division with fashion, beauty, accessories and lifestyle clients. The role centers on securing feature stories and placements across top print and online media.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of agency experience in fashion PR, proven editor relationships, and a track record of fast-paced, deadline-driven campaigns. This on-site position offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Must have 5 years of agency experience in a managerial role.
• Superior knowledge of fashion, beauty & lifestyle media practices.
• Excellent track record in top-tier print & digital coverage.
• Proven editor relationships.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent prioritizing and time management skills.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects.
• Ownership of projects with limited supervision.
• Tenacious, resourceful problem-solving attitude.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in GSuite.
• Proficient in LaunchMetrics, FashionGPS, Muckrack.

Responsibilities

• Lead client liaison across divisional accounts (fashion, accessories, beauty & lifestyle).
• Pitch and secure strategic press coverage for clients in top outlets.
• Plan and execute PR launch strategies across accounts.
• Maintain relationships with editors and features writers.
• Create communications strategies to maximize brand visibility.
• Contribute ideas for client opportunities and industry trends.
• Direct day-to-day client communications with trust and counsel.
• Ensure client satisfaction and resolve issues promptly.
• Collaborate with junior and senior staff; support growth.
• Oversee client reports, agendas and recaps; coordinate press events.
• Manage sample ordering and product sendouts.

Skills

Team leadership

Deadline management

Multitasking

Written & verbal communication

Strategic planning

Client liaison

Tools

LaunchMetrics

FashionGPS

Muckrack

GSuite

Job description

++MVPR is hiring an Account Manager for their PR Division++

New York City based PR agency, ++MVPR++, is looking for an experienced candidate to join its Editorial PR division. The ideal candidate will possess a breadth of experience across women’s and men’s fashion, beauty, accessories and lifestyle clientele. The successful candidate must have a minimum of 5 years of Public Relations agency experience in the fashion industry, with a proven track record of feature story, business story & market placement coverage.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Lead Client Liaison across several divisional accounts (fashion, accessories, beauty & lifestyle)
• Pitch & secure strategic press coverage for clients including brand features, business stories, designer profiles & product placement in top print and online media outlets
• Creatively & strategically plan, implement & execute PR launch strategies across several accounts
• Maintain strong relationships with key fashion, beauty, accessories and lifestyle editors and features writers
• Create innovative communications strategies that maximize brand visibility
• Contribute to new ideas for client opportunities and have a superior knowledge of the evolving media landscape
• Day-to-day lead on communication with clients, building rapport and credibility with the client, based on trust and expert counsel
• Ensure client satisfaction with the agency, services and staff, and quickly and effectively resolve client issues or concerns
• Excellent team skills, working alongside junior and senior members of the agency
• Manage, coach and motivate junior members of the team to ensure day to day operations run smoothly and PR results are delivered; while supporting them in their growth to the next level
• Efficient, organized with excellent time management skills and adherence to deadlines
• Oversee the creation and completion of client reports, agendas, recaps, etc.
• Manage and help coordinate press events, new product launch events, and desksides (virtual or otherwise)
• Oversee the management of sample ordering and replenishment and manage product sendouts

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have 5 years agency experience in a managerial role
• Superior knowledge of fashion, beauty & lifestyle media practices
• Excellent track record in garnering top-tier coverage in print & digital media
• Must have proven editor relationships
• Must have ability to thrive in fast paced, deadline oriented, high-energy environment, with a positive attitude
• Excellent prioritizing and time management skills
• Ability to multitask and not let things fall through the cracks
• Ability to take ownership for specific projects with limited supervision
• Must have a tenacious, resourceful & problem solving attitude
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in GSuite
• Proficient in LaunchMetrics, FashionGPS, Muckrack

COMPENSATION:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• 401k after one year of employment
• Health Insurance covered 50% by employer