Account Supervisor, Sports + Lifestyle

MikeWorldWide; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent marketing and communications firm seeks an Account Supervisor to manage integrated campaigns for clients in sports and lifestyle. The ideal candidate will have strong writing and media relations skills, with experience in client service and strategic planning. This role demands creativity and proactivity in delivering tailored communication strategies that resonate with diverse audiences.

Benefits

401(k)

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Phone and Gym/Fitness Stipend

Qualifications

• 5-7 years in public relations or communications.
• Experience with entertainment and sports entities.
• Proficiency in drafting media materials.

Responsibilities

• Lead integrated communications campaigns.
• Manage client relationships and services.
• Oversee project management across campaigns.

Skills

Excellent writing skills

Media relations

Strategic planning

Client service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Muck Rack

Cision

Meltwater

Job description

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Account Supervisor, Sports & Lifestyle (Berk Communications)

About Berk and MikeWorldWide:

Berk Communications is an award-winning independent integrated marketing and communications firm, and a MikeWorldWide company. For more than 25 years, Berk has been a cultural change agent, powering some of the world's most impactful and talked-about moments in the world of sports, culture, entertainment, and hospitality. With a deep understanding of how to connect brands with culture and an omnichannel approach to earned-first strategies, we help category leaders, challenger brands, high-growth startups, and notable personalities navigate the challenges of today's attention economy — delivering results that matter while strengthening, protecting, and repairing reputations.

Overview:

We’re seeking a seasoned Account Supervisor with the ability to lead integrated communications campaigns for a suite of clients in our sports and lifestyle practice including award-winning original docuseries, professional sports leagues and teams, consumer brands activating in sports and entertainment, and sports and music talent. This role requires excellent writing skills, fluency in cultural storytelling to craft compelling narratives that resonate deeply with diverse audiences, strong media relations, and relationships across traditional (e.g., print, online, broadcast) and emerging (e.g., substacks, podcasts, social/digital video, e-newsletters) platforms as well as the savvy to elevate executive thought leadership and award campaigns.

You’ll lead with proactive client service, approach challenges creatively and expertly manage complex timelines, budgets, and cross-team workflows. This position will oversee strategy and execution across earned media (and occasionally influencer + social), managing up to account and agency leadership while inspiring and mentoring junior team members to uplevel work across the agency. You will own client communications, deliver compelling data-driven insights, and develop innovative campaigns that strengthen client partnerships and drive measurable success.

*Applicants must be able to work onsite in our NYC or LA office*

Account Supervisor Primary Responsibilities:

Client Service

• Lead accounts with a collaborative, solutions-first mindset and set a high bar for quality across teams.

• Serve as a key point of contact for clients, translating needs into actionable strategy.

• Provide counsel on both strategic and tactical matters, linking communication efforts to client business goals.

• Anticipate client needs and proactively deliver strategic guidance, industry insights, and trend-based recommendations.

• Build strong relationships with clients and partner agencies through transparency, communication, and reliability.

• Stay abreast of trends, industry developments, and competitor activity to inform client programs.

Account + Team Management

• Work alongside practice and account leadership to provide strategic counsel and oversight management to account teams in a proactive and efficient manner to meet the client’s desired goals.

• Oversee project management across multiple campaigns, including media briefings, events, press materials, and product launches.

• Manage up to account leads regarding progress on deliverables, media outreach processes, and actively offer solutions to pivot where needed or enhance the project

• Manage day-to-day operations across teams, resolving challenges and identifying pivots if or as they arise/ are needed

• Foster team development through mentorship, feedback, and day-to-day support that drives accountability

and growth for junior and mid-level staff.

• Identify and flag to leadership any staffing challenges or resource needs on account teams

Strategic Planning

• Lead client meetings and planning sessions; brainstorm with clients in real-time about media strategy and approach

• Lead internal account team strategy sessions and the corresponding development, planning and execution of client media strategies

• Draft, edit, and contribute to strategic planning documents including KPIs, tactical plans, and timelines.

• Conduct competitor and industry audits to surface relevant, timely campaign insights.

• Identify newsjacking, event tie-ins, and trend-to-earned media opportunities through the use of tools and trend analysis.

Media Relations

• Develop and lead media strategies that generate high-impact placements across traditional and emerging platforms (Substack, podcasts, newsletters, digital video).

• Build and maintain strong relationships with top-tier media emerging media, with a focus on target outlets and media members for account teams

• Lead daily proactive and reactive media outreach efforts.

• Provide media training and create briefing documents, talking points, and messaging for client spokespeople.

• Staff and moderate interviews and assist in the planning and execution of media-facing events (e.g., media tours, briefings, experiential activations).

What You Need to Have (Education + Experience Requirements):

• 5-7 years of experience working in a full-time role either in a public relations agency or the communications department of a company in a relevant industry

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, English, marketing, or a related field preferred

• Experience working with and a passion for entertainment and sports entities, brands, and/or personalities

• Experience managing staff across multi-dimensional accounts (both up and down)

• Demonstrated proficiency in drafting media materials (biographies, press releases, media advisories, press kits, etc.) and media relations (ability to identify and craft creative story angles, developing targeted media pitches, and outreach to traditional and emerging media)

• Existing media rolodex and proven track record of fostering strong relationships with journalists to generate meaningful earned media coverage – with a portfolio of sports and lifestyle related clips

• Ability to maintain a professional, client-ready demeanor and presence; keep a high standard of ethics and etiquette in all communications and interactions

• Experience in providing guidance to entry level staffers; strong team building and mentorship aptitude

• Superior oral and written communication skills; an excellent eye for consistency, proofreading, and editing

• Comprehensive understanding of Microsoft Office Suite and proficiency with Muck Rack, Cision, TV Eyes, Meltwater, Podchaser and other database + monitoring tools

• Ability to travel as necessary contingent related to client and new business needs

We believe in flexibility and have the structure to make that our reality. MWWLife is our robust suite of benefits, programs, and incentives designed to support our employees’ experience during every phase of their careers. Forged in the spirit of flexibility and growth, it’s about the freedom to live your best life, both personally and professionally, and embodies the culture of caring that we cultivate at MikeWorldWide.

Highlights Include:

• Mental Health Awareness Days

• Professional Trainings and Workshops

• Phone and Gym/Fitness Stipend

• Offices are closed between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day

Our Values:

At MWW, our values are what set us apart and give us the energy to move forward with confidence and excellence.

Passion: We have a real passion for what we do. It’s why we get up every day and it’s what drives us to work harder, care more and execute flawlessly.

Inclusivity: We’re inclusive – for real. Our respect and appreciation for diverse backgrounds and perspectives lead us to greater innovation, enhanced creativity, and richer experiences.

Curiosity: Our endless curiosity opens us up to new ideas, collaboration, and growth. It drives our desire to immerse ourselves in the knowledge of others and the culture of the world about us. Empathy: Our authentic empathy gives us a sense of understanding which informs our work, enhances our ability to deliver for clients and elevates us from colleagues to family.

Independence: Our hard-earned independence gives us the freedom and flexibility to dream big, take risks and do what’s right – for our clients, our agency and each other.

Initiative: We have a spirited initiative – we’re fast, focused and fearless. It’s that confidence and pride in our ability to deliver exceptional work for exceptional clients.

Our Philosophy:

At MikeWorldWide, we are built to care. We care about each other, our clients, our work and our world. We have an inherent collective empathy that informs our ideas, energizes our work and elevates us from likable colleagues to beloved family.

We’re an independent agency and we care a lot about that. Our independence gives us the freedom and flexibility to dream big, take the risks worth taking, and to do the work worth caring about. Most importantly, it lets us do what’s right, for our employees, our families and friends, and of course, our clients.

Creating authentic and lasting connections for our clients—and the people who value those clients—is why we exist. We want them to be loved because their success is ours. And so, for them, we create work that people care about because now, more than ever, CARING COUNTS.

We celebrate diversity in our employees and partners, and we're committed to building a safe and inclusive workplace environment where we all can feel comfortable and thrive while we bring our best ideas to life. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage future MWW families from traditionally underrepresented and underserved communities to apply.

Seniority level

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  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

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Job function

• Job function

  Public Relations

• Industries

  Public Relations and Communications Services

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