Managing Account Supervisor, Food & Ag

We are seeking a Managing Account Supervisor to join our food & ag practice.  

 

We are a team of energized PR pros who deliver highly strategic, media-savvy savvy and results-oriented work for our clients. A Managing Account Supervisor must be able to manage the budgets and teams on sizable accounts with responsibility for profitability, incremental growth, quality of account service and employee development. The ideal candidate should be able to multitask efficiently and have excellent communication, writing, editing, social/media relations skills, able to spot trends, and apply various measurement tools on their account(s).

• Build rapport and cultivate relationships with clients through sound counsel, creative problem solving, idea generation, and flawless execution
• Provide strategic guidance to clients; anticipate and address client needs and challenges, especially as it relates to food; plan and develop integrated programs that exceed client objectives
• Develop measurable public relations programs that are on strategy and within budget
• Manage financials, ensuring programs and projects are profitable
• Analyze and report on client program metrics and online conversations, and shift direction as needed
• Research, write, edit, and present high-level materials, including communications plans, POV’s, Q&A’s, and press materials, especially as it relates to the food industry
• Drive successful media relations efforts on behalf of clients through key message development, media training, pitching compelling stories in food, nutrition, and health, and building strong relationships with industry and national business/consumer reporters, bloggers and influencers
• Identify new opportunities with clients and build incremental business as it relates to food brands
• Lead, manage, and motivate team members by promptly reviewing work and providing constructive feedback; identify beneficial training and development opportunities

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skills and knowledge for successful performance would qualify. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English, Marketing, or a related field preferred. Master’s degree in a communications field desirable
• 7+ years of experience of agency and/or corporate public relations experience, three years of basic supervisory experience

The salary range for this position is $100,000 to $120,000. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, education, years of experience, past training, skills and abilities of applicant, internal equity and local geographic market data. A range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and/or other benefits also are available. #LI-Hybrid