Senior Account Supervisor, Consumer Media

MSL (Global); New York (NY); On-site; USD 91,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Disability insurance

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

MSL in New York seeks a Senior Account Supervisor, Media Strategy to lead media strategy development and media relations for Consumer Brands. You will drive creative storytelling and guide teams to deliver impactful campaigns, reporting to the SVP of Media Strategy.

The role requires a strong track record in PR, excellent writing, and ability to move projects quickly while collaborating with senior leadership.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Public Relations, Communications or related discipline.
• 7–9 years of Public Relations experience in consumer practice of an agency.
• Creative thinker with pulse on culture; brings forward-looking ideas.
• Flexibility to tackle different tasks and pivot as needed by client/team.
• Excellent writing skills; strong attention to detail and organization.
• Strong verbal communication, poise and professionalism.
• Knowledge of media tools such as Cision, Muck Rack.

Responsibilities

• Lead media strategy development for Consumer Brands accounts.
• Pitch media and secure coverage; lead media analysis and competitive snapshots.
• Guide junior team members in writing materials (pitch letters, press releases, briefing books).
• Develop targeted media lists and build editor/producer relationships across consumer verticals.

Skills

Public relations experience

Creative thinking

Excellent writing

Verbal communication

Media tools (Cision, Muck Rack)

Flexibility

Storytelling

Education

BA/BS in Public Relations or Communications

Tools

Job description

At MSL, we’re on a mission to make every client more influential and a positive force of influence in the(ir) world. Why? Because we know that influence = impact and the more influential you are, the more impactful you can be. We’re proud to partner with incredible brands, companies and leaders who want to push boundaries and create change – and we’re looking for passionate creators and storytellers who want to do the same. But it’s not just our work (and the awards we win for it) that energizes us, it’s who we are as a team. A team of powerhouse professionals that is driven by three core values: Leading, Learning and Loving. A team that has ranked us a “Best Place to Work” in the industry year over year. If you like what you’ve read so far, please go on for details on the role we have open.

What we’re looking for

Senior Account Supervisor, Media Strategy

What you bring to the table:

As an integral member of the team, this person will be responsible for leading media strategy development, as well as media relations work across all Consumer Brands accounts. We are looking for an ambitious and results-driven leader with significant experience in creative storytelling that can help teams pinpoint the narrative needed for media. The ideal candidate is a true team player with the ability to move projects quickly effectively, and with excellence. They will report directly to the lead of the media relations team (SVP, Media Strategy).

What you’ll do:

Dream and deliver creative strategies that turn heads, inspire your team to reach higher every single day, help move MSL toward unexplored heights.

Here’s our promise:

Give us your all, and we’ll provide the space and inspiration to go wherever you want to go. You’ll bounce ideas off of and get feedback from the industry’s best thinkers. You won’t be a part of the conversation, you’ll create it.

Responsibilities:

• Support all Consumer Brands accounts by leading media strategy development, pitching media and securing coverage for our clients
• Lead development of media analysis documents, as well as competitive snapshots
• Help guide junior team members in the development of written materials that will make media and consumers take notice, including persuasive pitch letters, press releases, interview briefing books, etc.
• Oversee the development of targeted media lists; help junior team members build relationships with editors and producers across multiple consumer verticals

Requirements/Skills:

• BA/BS Degree in Public Relations, Communications or a related discipline
• 7-9 years of experience in Public Relations in the consumer practice of an agency, experience in consumer media relations required
• Creative thinker with a pulse on what’s happening in culture; shares a passion for bringing forward-looking ideas to the team and client
• Flexibility/versatility to tackle different tasks throughout the day and pivot with little or no warning based on client/team needs
• Excellent writing skills are essential to this position, as well as great attention to detail, organization, time management, multi-tasking and proactivity
• Strong verbal communication skills, poise and professionalism
• Knowledge of media tools such as Cision, Muck Rack, etc.

Compensation Range: $91,000-$154,000. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. For this role, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off.