Senior Account Supervisor, Earned Media

MSL (Global); New York (NY); On-site; USD 97,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

MSL in New York seeks an experienced leader to drive media strategy across Consumer Brands and manage media relations. You will craft narratives, pitch reports, and press materials, guiding junior teammates to secure coverage and shape client narratives.

Qualified candidates bring 7–9 years in consumer PR, strong writing, and fluency with media tools like Cision and Muck Rack. This full-time role is based on-site in New York with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Public Relations, Communications or related discipline.
• 7–9 years experience in Public Relations in consumer agency with consumer media relations.
• Creative thinker with pulse on culture and forward-looking ideas.
• Flexible to tackle multiple tasks and pivot with client/team needs.
• Excellent writing skills with attention to detail and organization.
• Strong verbal communication and professionalism.
• Knowledge of media tools such as Cision and Muck Rack.

Responsibilities

• Lead media strategy development and media relations for Consumer Brands accounts.
• Develop creative strategies that drive media attention and impact.
• Guide junior team members in producing persuasive pitch letters and press materials.
• Oversee targeted media lists and cultivate relationships with editors and producers.

Skills

Media strategy

Media relations

Creative storytelling

Excellent writing

Verbal communication

Media tools (Cision)

Muck Rack

Education

BA/BS in Public Relations or Communications

Tools

Cision

Muck Rack

Job description

Company 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.

Company 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.

Overview

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

Qualifications

• 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.

Additional Information

Our Publicis Groupe motto “Viva La Différence” means we’re better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent.

Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact [e-mail].

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation Range: USD $97,375.00 - USD $155,961.00/Annually. 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. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 9/8/2026.