Public Relations Account Supervisor

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

Job summary

Parasol Marketing Group in New York City seeks an Account Supervisor to lead strategic PR and marketing programs for luxury clients in travel, hospitality and lifestyle sectors.

You will act as a senior liaison to clients, manage a small team, secure quality media placements, and develop new business proposals while traveling domestically and internationally. Ideal candidates bring 6-8 years agency experience and a proven track record.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or relevant experience
• 6-8 years in public relations/marketing (Must have agency and hotel/travel/tourism experience)
• Proven track record of success at Agency or Company
• Experience managing other team members such as AE’s, AAE’s, AC’s, interns or freelancers
• Superb written and verbal communication skills
• Strong network of established media contacts
• Strong client management skills
• Excellent organizational skills, proactive, and meet deadlines
• Comfortable working in an entrepreneurial, results-oriented environment
• Team oriented and ability to take the lead on relevant projects
• Resourceful and well-connected
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office and PowerPoint, Cision, etc.

Responsibilities

• Act as key client contact
• Build and manage strategic PR and marketing programs for clients
• Direct client strategy and manage client activity
• Develop/maintain strong relationships with key media and other key influencers
• Write compelling content for PR materials, including creative pitch plans and unique story angles
• Secure consistent and quality media placements
• Develop and participate in new business proposal writing and pitches, help secure new business
• Work successfully in a fast paced, high-energy environment
• Manage and mentor team members and other PR/Marketing resources and partners
• Domestic/International travel

Skills

Public relations

Marketing

Client management

Communication

Media relations

Team leadership

Organization

Proactive

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Microsoft Office

Cision

Job description

Parasol is an integrated brand marketing, public relations and communications agency specializing in luxury lifestyle, travel and hospitality. Our high-profile client portfolio is growing with an exciting opening for an Account Supervisor to join the team in our office in New York City.

We are seeking an intelligent, enthusiastic and hard-working candidate with excellent communication and organization skills, and a strong attention to detail. Applicants must be proactive, independent workers; have the ability to multitask, prioritize a to-do list, and organize larger projects; and excel when faced with a challenge. Candidates should be self-starters who can work within an intimate team environment, possess excellent writing skills and have an interest in travel, food and wine and luxury lifestyle PR.

We are passionate about what we do; providing value to our clients and achieving meaningful results is our priority. You will gain valuable experience by working closely with the company's senior leadership team and our clients. Great opportunity for growth and learning. Candidates must have previous agency experience in luxury hospitality, food and wine.

Specific Job Responsibilities:

• Act as key client contact
• Build and manage strategic PR and marketing programs for clients
• Direct client strategy and manage client activity
• Develop/maintain strong relationships with key media and other key influencers
• Write compelling content for PR materials, including creative pitch plans and unique story angles
• Secure consistent and quality media placements
• Develop and participate in new business proposal writing and pitches, help secure new business
• Work successfully in a fast paced, high-energy environment
• Manage and mentor team members and other PR/Marketing resources and partners
• Domestic/International travel

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or relevant experience
• 6-8 years in public relations/marketing (Must have agency and hotel/travel/tourism experience)
• Proven track record of success at Agency or Company
• Experience managing other team members such as AE’s, AAE’s, AC’s, interns or freelancers
• Superb written and verbal communication skills
• Strong network of established media contacts
• Strong client management skills
• Excellent organizational skills, proactive, and meet deadlines
• Comfortable working in an entrepreneurial, results-oriented environment
• Team oriented and ability to take the lead on relevant projects
• Resourceful and well-connected
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office and PowerPoint, Cision, etc.

Competitive salary (based upon experience) + benefits