Account Supervisor - New York Lifestyle Team

DKC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Phone reimbursement

Unlimited vacation

Unlimited sick days

Wellness club

Latest technology

Job summary

DKC in New York is seeking an Account Supervisor for our Lifestyle team, spanning Beauty, Fashion, Home and related sectors. You will craft strategic communications programs, lead media relations, and guide a fast-paced team to elevate brands.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in PR, deep media ties, strong writing, and the ability to distill data into insights. This role offers a hybrid in-office/remote schedule and a culture that values growth and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years in public relations and integrated communications; agency experience preferred.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Deep relationships with reporters/editors at national and local outlets.
• Ability to study data, distill insights, and translate into communications ideas.
• Strong energy and adaptability in a fast-paced team environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic communications programs with media relations at the core.
• Manage relationships with reporters/editors at national and local outlets.
• Mentor junior staff and foster growth within the team.
• Deliver outstanding client service with strategic counsel and hands-on results.
• Translate data insights into effective communications programming.

Skills

Media relations

Digital/media chops

Strategic communications

Excellent writing

Client service

Mentoring juniors

Relationship building

Data-to-insights

Analytical & creative thinking

Job description

For nearly three decades, DKC has been a leading communications agency attracting the best and the brightest talent from around the country. Currently, we are searching for a trailblazing Account Supervisor to join our New York Lifestyle team which works across variety of sectors and industries, including Beauty, Fashion, Home, and other Lifestyle related clients.

We’re looking for a creative thinker and business strategist who has the media connections to move mountains; curiosity to work in exciting sectors and the right amount of energy and enthusiasm to help world-class teams take brands to new heights.

The nature of the work provides a dynamic environment where members of the team are asked to adapt quickly to a changing media landscape while working with reporters on a number of beats. No two days are the same, and we like it that way.

Allow us to introduce ourselves:

• DKC is one of the country’s most innovative independent communications agencies
• We strongly believe in the mantra, work hard, play harder, WIN TOGETHER!

With a vibrant and fast-paced atmosphere, DKC prides itself on offering a culture of fun, inclusivity, and growth. From our national committees focused on health & wellness, diversity, to a hands-on-approach to training and career growth, DKC offers a wide range of options for career minded staff. Plus, we offer 401K match, cell phone reimbursement, an unlimited vacation and sick day policy, the latest technology for all digital natives and a welcoming environment that is all about perfecting the craft of communications.

Now, a little about you:

• Smart, energetic, savvy account leader with sophisticated media relations expertise and digital chops looking to join our rapidly expanding team.
• 5 -7 years’ experience in public relations and integrated communications, with experience with spirits, food and beverage, beauty, and lifestyle business brands and corporate clients. Agency experience preferred.
• Proven success in developing and executing strategic communications programs with media relations at the core.
• Deep relationships with reporters/editors at national and local outlets.
• Understands and can study data, distill insights, and bring new ideas to the forefront, and translate that data into insights that can help set the stage for communications programming
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced team environment and can roll with the punches (not literally! However, we do have a wellness club if you’re into that)
• Has the motivation and attitude to mentor junior staff
• Able to foster new and significant media and industry relationships, while maintaining relationships with key media
• Excellent writing skills
• Relentless attention to detail and proven ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, bringing a sense of urgency to the task at hand
• Commitment to delivering outstanding client service, providing both strategic counsel and hands-on results
• Ability to think both analytically and creatively
• Entrepreneurial spirit and desire to be a part of team

The salary range for this role is commensurate with experience from around $80k - $100k.

Our office has a hybrid work model: in office 3 days a week, working remote 2 days a week.

At DKC, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our agency. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.