Account Supervisor (Hospitality)

About Rachel Harrison CommunicationsWe 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 mediaawareness, integrated digital marketing tactics, unique activations and word of mouth. We’resmall, nimble and creative. Our founder is very hands on and involved in the everyday accountmanagement giving clients senior level support every step of the way. Leveraging 20+ years inthe industry, RHC utilizes stellar contacts, strategic thinking and finger-on-the pulse creativity tohelp 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 DescriptionAccount Supervisors should have a deep understanding of the media landscape and strongpublic relations skills. The Account Supervisor will lead accounts encompassing mediarelations, strategy creation and execution, creative writing and creative brainstorming. AccountSupervisors manage account teams, have solid relationships with media and experience withnew 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 meetswith/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 mediapitching• 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 teamleaders• Supports on new business proposals with research, brainstorming ideas and proposalcreationQualifications5-7 years of experience in public relations; agency preferredAbility to manage multiple accounts with ease and professionalism; ability to work under pressureExcellent verbal, written, presentation and follow up skillsEffective organizational and project management skillsCreative writer with experience crafting assets (press releases, bios, media alerts, etc.)Ability to manage a junior team as a mentor; delegate work effectivelyLead by example; demonstrate proven strong work ethic