Account Supervisor

S&Co is looking for an Account Supervisor who is energetic and creative, has great media relationships and excellent writing skills to manage key accounts. In addition, this candidate must have an understanding of a strategic approach, deliver valuable earned press coverage, show professional client management skills, and be passionate about the brands, experts, and clients with whom we work.Our clients are in the healthy, active living category, including health and wellness, beauty, fitness and sports, lifestyle, and natural foods. Book PR experience is a plus. This position will work on brands and experts/individuals, so a combination of personal PR and brand/CPG experience is desired. The AS must have a wide range of established media relationships and be a self-starter and a great networker.Responsibilities:Work with Account Directors/VP in the development and execution of communications strategies and plansDraft press releases and pitches; pursue timely press opportunities and proactive outreach to support Agency clients, brands, and individualsSecure top-tier media coverage, including profile and product placement and pivot strategy and tactics when necessaryServe as client lead, managing day-to-day aspects of key accounts, including press outreach, activations and partnerships, and ongoing account support/adminOversee/manage support team for mailings/product launch timelines, execution of PR plans, developing media lists and status reportsOrganize media-driven events and media tours (desksides)Write public relations materials: press releases, media alerts, bios, fact sheets, product briefs, etc.Negotiate and manage influencer contracts and relationshipsDevelop and manage client budgets (e.g., event, travel)Manage and develop junior team members and internsAttributes:Strong communication skills, both written and spokenA creative, out-of-the-box thinker with a strategic mindsetSolid media relationships across categories (health and wellness, beauty, business, sports, lifestyle, etc.)Social media savvy with an understanding of how PR and digital work hand-in-handProactive, great multi-tasker and self-starterWorks efficiently and has exceptional ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlinesCharismatic, high-energy and team-playerAppreciation for brands and personalities that promote healthy/active livingExperience working with influencers and an understanding of influencer and affiliate networks and opportunitiesA pulse on the broader marketplace (health and wellness, women’s empowerment, sports, entrepreneurship, entertainment) for partnership and event sponsorship/sampling opportunitiesExperience:5-7 years of agency or in-house PR experience