Account Supervisor - Spirits/Lifestyle

Nike Communications, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

401(k) plan with potential agency contribution

15 vacation days plus additional birthday day off

Holiday closure

Summer Fridays flexibility

12 weeks of paid parental leave

Technology support

Discretionary end-of-year bonuses

Agency bonding activities

Emphasis on DEI programming

Job summary

A leading communications firm in New York is seeking an experienced Account Supervisor to lead media relations and provide strategic counsel. The ideal candidate will have over five years in PR and a proven track record of securing high-quality media coverage. Join a dynamic team that supports diversity and creativity, offering competitive pay and comprehensive benefits including health coverage and generous time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years experience in PR and media relations in the consumer luxury lifestyle space.
• At least 1 year managing day-to-day communications with clients.
• Experience mentoring and developing a team of at least two members.
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality stories across various media platforms.
• Comprehensive understanding of the media landscape, including print and online.
• In-depth knowledge of Spirits, music, fashion, and emerging brands.

Responsibilities

• Leads in securing earned media for brand recognition.
• Mentors staff through development and retention efforts.
• Anticipates client needs using industry expertise.
• Participates with internal and external teams on client initiatives.
• Provides strategic guidance for impactful communication campaigns.
• Leads brand collaborations and partnerships for growth.

Skills

Media Relations

Client Engagement

Team Mentorship

Strategic Counsel

Relationship Building

Job description

About Us

Nike Communications is a female-founded creative communications firm specializing in the marketing of prestige brands. We create meaningful connections between some of the world’s most iconic brands and their audiences by utilizing diverse perspectives to develop culturally relevant client campaigns. We believe differences fuel the creative spirit; that by embracing diverse perspectives and cultures, innovation can flourish, and creativity will shine through in each story we tell.

DEI Statement

Differences fuel the creative spirit. At Nike Communications, we recognize that diversity, equity, and inclusion are critical components to our success, and we are deeply committed to creating a workplace that values and supports the unique talents and perspectives of every individual. We are passionate about building an agency that truly reflects the diversity of our world, and we firmly believe that fostering a culture of inclusivity and equity is a fundamental responsibility shared by everyone within our agency.

More About The Role

Join our Spirits and Lifestyle team as a New York-based Account Supervisor! Dive into a dynamic role, working on a variety of accounts across the Lifestyle industry. Your chance to fuel the creative spirit starts here!

Base Pay Range

Base pay range: $80,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr

Responsibilities

• Media Relations Mastery: Leads by example in securing earned media, focusing on marquee feature stories in top national outlets and emerging media platforms, while driving the team to surpass annual KPIs to amplify brand recognition.
• Team Mentorship & Development: Supports the growth and advancement of staff through mentoring, development, and retention efforts.
• Client Engagement & Industry Expertise: Leverages industry expertise to anticipate client needs, becoming a trusted partner in their success, while proactively addressing opportunities and challenges with strategic solutions.
• Collaborative & Communicative: Partners with both with creative teams within Nike Communications, as well as external creative agencies on client initiatives.
• Strategic Counsel: Provides strategic guidance to clients, collaborating with agency partners to develop and execute impactful communication and creative campaigns, enhancing brand reputation and visibility.
• Brand Collaborations & Partnerships: Leads the ideation, execution, and recommendation of brand collaborations, partnerships, talent-led campaigns, and event strategies, leveraging creativity to resonate with key media and target audiences.

Qualifications

• Professional Experience: Minimum five years experience in PR and media relations in the consumer luxury lifestyle space.
• Account/Client Management: Minimum 1 year of experience managing the day-to-day communications with clients and can comfortably lead meetings and correspondence.
• Leadership Skills: Minimum 1 year of experience mentoring and developing a team of at least two members, showcasing the ability to nurture talent and foster growth within a team environment.
• Track Record of Success: Demonstrates a proven track record of delivering high-quality stories across various media platforms, highlighting effectiveness and impact in securing feature story coverage.
• Media Landscape Mastery: Possesses a comprehensive understanding of the media landscape, including print, online, broadcast and new-media (i.e. podcast) channels, enabling effective media outreach and engagement.
• Passion & Industry Knowledge: Genuine enthusiasm and in-depth knowledge of Spirits, music, fashion, cultural events, emerging brands, and digital platforms, with a proven track record of delivering impactful stories across diverse media.
• Build & Maintain Lasting Relationships: Cultivates and maintains genuine relationships with top media outlets, fostering trust and mutual respect. Your ability to connect with others strengthens our network and enhances our clients’ reputation.
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Embodies the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion; demonstrates self-awareness, cultural competency, and the ability to work with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
• Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a dynamic workplace, showcasing adaptability and resilience.

Benefits

• Health Benefits: Options for medical coverage through UnitedHealthcare, and Dental and Vision coverage through Principal.
• Financial Security: Contribute to 401(k) plan for retirement with the potential agency contribution via year-end profit sharing.
• Time Off: Enjoy 15 vacation days, with an extra day off on your birthday month.
• Holiday Closure: Agency closed between Christmas and New Years for a well-deserved break, as well as 10 other holidays throughout the calendar year.
• Summer Flexibility: Summer Fridays offer shorter work hours from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
• Family Support: Benefit from 12 weeks of paid parental leave and formal policies to support working parents.
• Phone Expenses: Receive business line, or have personal phone number covered on agency plan.
• Technology: Company provided laptop and accessories, along with IT support.
• Bonuses: Potential for discretionary end-of-year bonuses.
• Agency Bonding: Engage in happy hours and our annual agency-wide offsite for camaraderie and celebration.
• Emphasis on DEI: A variety of specialized employee resource groups, DEI programming and other initiatives.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Nike Communications, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Nike Communications, Inc. is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.