Senior Account Supervisor, Public Relations - 20Two Studio

Company: J Public Relations, Inc
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: November 14, 2024

Job Description:

Senior Account Supervisor, Public Relations - 20Two StudioRecently named Travel Agency of the Year by The PR Net, 20Two Studio is a PR and social agency passionate about bold storytelling for lifestyle brands in the travel, hospitality, and wellness industries. We are spirited and strategic, and on our team, you'll accelerate your career by working on creative, meaningful, ROI-driven campaigns, telling compelling stories, and leading with a passion to connect our clients with brand-building awareness and success. Being a part of this team, you'll aid in the Studio's commitment to its clients and staff through an honest approach, creative integrity, and a real passion for awesomeness.Who are you?You bring a time-tested roster of media relationships and proven experience pitching successful storylines for luxury travel/hospitality brands. You have a pulse on what's trending in the industry, know what questions to ask your clients to find compelling, timely storylines, and aim for coverage that drives qualified leads to the clients you represent. You have a strong understanding of the luxury travel and lifestyle industries and thrive on brokering partnerships for your clients that bring awareness to the target audiences that matter most.In addition to your established client and media relationships, you are a humble leader: no task is too small to roll up your sleeves and dive in when your team members need support. You have supported at least one direct report's professional growth through proactive mentorship and authentic relationship building - you have cheered on their successes, advocated for stretch assignments when they're ready, and had candid conversations needed to foster continual growth and trust. You're motivated, passionate, and working diligently to be a go-to industry expert for media, clients, and your agency team. If this sounds like you, then please read on.The RoleAs the Senior Account Supervisor, you are taking a bigger role in strategy and thought leadership, getting those impressive powerhouse placements, mentoring your teams, managing direct reports, and conducting annual reviews. You're implementing agency practices, crafting and delivering workshops, and leading culture initiatives. By this point, you have account oversight, ensuring all initiatives are moving forward, your client service delivery is exceptional, and you're starting to manage account profitability and growth on smaller accounts. You're growing your accounts, so in this role, it's less about attending FAMs and more about guiding your teams so that they can successfully attend them.Duties and ResponsibilitiesAccount + Client Management

• Take a larger role in planning and strategy, asking for Leadership help when needed in creating direct impact on client-directed financial goals/initiatives
• Implement strategy and evaluate the performance of KPIs
• Act as a trusted and valuable partner to Clients
• Liaise directly with clients while also encouraging the Publicist or Senior Publicist on your account to have visibility tooMedia Relations
  • Demonstrate deeper media relations expertise by delivering more impactful hits
  • Groom your teammates to grow their media relations skill-set through behind-the-scenes coaching
  • Focus on brand-building media relations meetings (pitching, organizing media visits, reviewing and approving media lists)New Business
    • Help with new business ideation and/or closing deals because of your niche expertise and strong leadership presence
    • Manage direct report(s), providing leadership, guidance, feedback and coaching
    • Control the flow and quality of your team's account work, as you are often directly responsible for client retention/growth
    • Identify skill gaps and craft/deliver workshops or learning opportunities to address those gapsExperience
      • College Degree or comparable experience required
      • At least 7 years of public relations experience in the hospitality, culinary, travel, tourism, restaurant and/or consumer lifestyle arenas
      • Must have stellar client and media references
      • Must have strong and proven relationships with local, regional and national media contacts
      • Must have strong, effective and proven management skillsRequirements
        • Ability to travel for client needs
        • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Office, PowerPoint & Adobe Suite
        • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
        • Excellent interpersonal skills
        • Excellent organizational skills
        • Must be able to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
        • High-energy, positive self-starter who is willing to go above and beyond to make a difference in a dynamic organization
        • Creative problem solver and decision maker with a proven track record of delivering results
        • Proven ability to handle time-sensitive projects and prioritize multiple objectives simultaneously
        • Must have a valid passport for international travelBenefits20Two Studio offers a competitive benefits package, including:
          • Competitive base salary: $88,000 - $92,000, commensurate with experience
          • Commission opportunities
          • Year-end discretionary bonus
          • Monthly Cell Phone Stipend
          • Company contributions to medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums
          • 401K with employer match
          • Birthday PTO
          • Flexible Release Fridays
          • Hotel trade with our world-class clients (complimentary stays across our entire portfolio)
          • Hybrid office schedule (2-3 days in office)
          • Milestone gifts at 1, 5, and 10 years
          • Annual holiday and summer parties, plus regular socials
          • Ongoing training and development opportunitiesApplicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.
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