Media Supervisor, Food & Beverage

Edelman

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 68,000 - 96,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

Wellness programming

Job summary

A leading public relations firm in Washington is seeking a Media Supervisor to manage media strategies and work closely with clients and teams. The ideal candidate should have 4+ years in earned media, strong storytelling skills, and the ability to handle multiple projects. This full-time role offers a salary range of $68,000 - $96,000, alongside benefits including medical insurance and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

At least 4 years of experience in earned media.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day media strategy and manage projects.
Serve as the client's daily media contact.
Develop fresh story ideas to enhance client reputation.

Skills

Earned media work

Storytelling skills

Client-facing communication

Media relations

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Traditional and new media tools

Job description

Overview

Edelman is a voice synonymous with trust, reimagining a future where the currency of communication is action. Our culture thrives on three promises: boldness is possibility, empathy is progress, and curiosity is momentum. We are committed to an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects the world we live in, and fosters trust, collaboration, and belonging. The Media Supervisor will bring a sharp curiosity for news and a deep understanding of how stories move across print, broadcast, digital, and emerging platforms. The role supports the development and execution of earned media strategies, collaborating closely with clients and integrated teams. With hands-on experience pitching outlets and working directly with journalists, editors, and producers, the candidate will know how to find and tell stories that drive meaningful coverage. Proficiency with AI tools is a must. The ideal candidate is proactive, collaborative, and energized by the pace of modern media. As part of Edelman’s global network, the candidate will play a critical role in delivering high-impact earned results while growing as a strategic, culture-savvy communicator.

Responsibilities

Proactively and independently leads day-to-day media strategy, supervising projects and junior team members, while managing multiple projects and deadlines
Serve as client’s daily media contact when appropriate, addressing issues and inquiries effectively
Demonstrate critical thinking within evolving media landscape and use insights to inform programming and positioning, and proactively develop fresh story ideas to build client reputation/awareness
Consistently lead reactive and proactive media projects from planning stages through execution/activation and client reporting
Strong team player and positive role model; supports and respects colleagues, clients and partners; focuses on self-improvement and ensures work is based on strategic insights
Effectively and consistently manages strengths and weaknesses of self and others; is consistently ambitious in setting and achieving goals
Always takes feedback as a constructive learning opportunity and acts upon it; enables others to thrive as part of agency life and adapts to others’ styles to do so; ensures excellence is repeated by rigorously identifying and socializing key learnings for all colleagues
Demonstrates curiosity, resourcefulness and enterprising in problem-solving; embraces diverse trends, skills, specialties and viewpoints
Seeks substantial change for clients and the communities in which we operate; ensures new insights from self and others fuel innovation in agency approach and client work; uses diversity of perspective to elevate content, the agency and own career
Ensures trust and relationships are founded on open and honest communication; listens and responds with empathy and respect; upholds and demonstrates inclusive, ethical and legal standards
Ensures consideration behind each agency action is always purposeful and transparent

Basic Qualifications

At least 4 years of experience doing predominantly earned media work with proven interest in the field
A bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to research, write and edit client-facing media deliverables and proposals, such as audits/backgrounders, conference reports, media alerts, pitch emails, media lists and recap reports
Ability to proactively manage multiple projects simultaneously, both as team member and autonomously, and to perform well under pressure
Experience working on media events, such as corporate milestones, product launches, deskside briefings and executive interviews
Solid grasp of all traditional and new media tools and their relationship with society
Excellent storytelling skills, and ability to provide sound, level-appropriate media counsel with internal and external clients

$68,000 - $96,000 a year

An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, travel requirements, revenue-based metrics, any contractual agreements, and business or organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of DJEH’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, a Paid Time Off policy, and region-specific benefits.

DJEH offers a wide range of benefits: medical and dental insurance, vision, 401K, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, travel assistance and wellness programing.

DJEH is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and believes in diversity, equity, and inclusion. We seek applications from all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation in any part of the employment process, please let us know.

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