What are the responsibilities and job description for the Account Supervisor position at W3Global Inc.?
Job Description
Job Description
Job Summary :
The Account Supervisor will play a crucial role in assisting in managing client relationships and accounts, developing PR strategies, and executing effective campaigns . They will also be responsible for collaborating closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of PR initiatives.
Our clients include Fortune 100 companies, large philanthropies, and some of the world's most high-profile individuals. They have refined cutting edge tactics and tradecraft for protecting and promoting brands. The Counter-Crisis Management methodology GSR pioneered has become the gold standard in public relations. The thought leadership campaigns developed by our team drive the debate for our clients on major issues in Washington and across the country.
Supervisory Responsibilities :
Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to junior team members, including interns and entry-level staff.
Review work produced by junior team members to ensure it meets quality standards and aligns with client expectations. Give feedback when necessary.
Duties & Responsibilities :
Serve as day-to-day client support assisting account managers across multiple accounts.
Proactively suggests media outreach and strategy ideas for multiple clients across industries, sharing ideas with the team that will demonstrate value to the client.
Seamlessly coordinate requests from media and bloggers.
Propose story ideas (scope, timing) and educate on key news themes.
Assist with media interview preparation and provide clients with useful briefing materials prior to the interview.
Draft diverse and persuasive written materials accurately and in a timely fashion with little input or editing required.
Leverage prior media relationships on behalf of clients and the broader team.
Provide guidance and assistance in revising and improving work as needed.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills & Abilities :
Ability to work with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines.
Produce and deliver excellent, client-facing products that require minimal feedback from account leads.
Serve as a key member of the account team with ability to manage up and down, working together to execute on plans / budgets.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
Collaborative, positive attitude and ability to self-motivate.
Highly adaptable across countries and cultures.
Capable and confident by commanding respect through presence and poise.
Education & Experience :
BA / BS degree in journalism, communications, public relations or other related field is required.
A minimum of 4 years of experience is required, along with 6 months of client management experience.
Previous agency experience is a plus.
Demonstrated understanding of news media.
Experience facilitating media interviews and pitching stories as well as developing robust communications plans.
Experience writing and developing press materials.
Benefits Include :
100% of Platinum Kaiser Permanente Health Insurance Plan paid in full
Paid vacation and sick leave
Generous year-end bonus, based on work review
Retirement plan, after 1 year of full-time employment
1000 / year wellness subsidy
Technology subsidy
5 weeks of remote work / year, which increases with time
Eligibility for a subsidized remote work program
Opportunity for global travel
Business development bonus
Corporate discount program
Subsidized food and drinks at the office
Work Location :
The position is full-time and hybrid (Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays are in-office days in the Alexandria, VA location; Wednesdays and Fridays are virtual / remote).
