Account Supervisor (Hospitality) (New York)

About Rachel Harrison Communications

We are a lifestyle focused communications agency with a special focus in travel, hospitality,

spirits and F&B. We help our clients build their brands and drive revenue through media

awareness, integrated digital marketing tactics, unique activations and word of mouth. We’re

small, nimble and creative. Our founder is very hands on and involved in the everyday account

management giving clients senior level support every step of the way. Leveraging 20+ years in

the industry, RHC utilizes stellar contacts, strategic thinking and finger-on-the pulse creativity to

help clients grow their business. We dream up creative ideas to keep our clients top of mind –

and we make sure those creative ideas are seen and heard.

Job Description

Account Supervisors should have a deep understanding of the media landscape and strong

public relations skills. The Account Supervisor will lead accounts encompassing media

relations, strategy creation and execution, creative writing and creative brainstorming. Account

Supervisors manage account teams, have solid relationships with media and experience with

new business including drafting new business proposals.

Responsibilities

• Develops meaningful and impactful comprehensive public relations strategies and plans

• Leads proactive and reactive media pitching; successfully pitches stories and meets

with/manage media to deliver high quality results

• Act as day-to-day client contact for a selection of accounts

• Seek out creative ideas and opportunities to identify and cultivate story ideas for media

pitching

• Contribute to creative brainstorming sessions

• Delegate effectively, setting clear expectations and deadlines to junior team members.

Provide needed resources for projects

• Manage quality of work on multiple accounts with professionalism and support team

leaders

• Supports on new business proposals with research, brainstorming ideas and proposal

creation

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in public relations; agency preferred
• Ability to manage multiple accounts with ease and professionalism; ability to work under pressure
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation and follow up skills
• Effective organizational and project management skills
• Creative writer with experience crafting assets (press releases, bios, media alerts, etc.)
• Ability to manage a junior team as a mentor; delegate work effectively
• Lead by example; demonstrate proven strong work ethic