Public Relations - Account Supervisor

Company Description

Motion is an integrated marketing agency with a broad range of clients and services. We're independently owned and results-driven, proudly pushing our clients further than they could ever go alone — building multi-channel brand ecosystems that are distinctive, inspiring, and connected at every touchpoint. Motion recently acquired Cincinnati-based Rick Miller Communications (RMC) and has expanded into the Cincinnati, Ohio market. 

This role is based in Cincinnati, OH, and we are seeking someone who resides in or near this area - though it is currently remote on a day-to-day basis. Candidates must be capable of fulfilling Form I-9 Federal Employment Eligibility Verification. 

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Job Description

Overview 

The PR Account Supervisor (AS) position requires a strong knowledge of the media landscape, as well as team leadership skills. Closely adhering to budgets and timelines, an AS will assume a larger management role on accounts, often serving as the client lead. The role entails serving as a day-to-day client liaison, managing and delegating workflow and reviewing final materials before sending them to the client. This role includes significant public relations responsibilities, writing copy, creating news items, press releases and other materials to influence public opinion and promote products or clients to their audiences. Additionally, the AS will help secure new business at the agency, which may require leading initial new business calls, taking a leadership role in RFP responses and presentation creation, and joining new business meetings.

Responsibilities 

• Showcase a strong knowledge of media, consistently offering staff members thoughtful, strategic guidance on pitching efforts and ensure the team achieves media coverage goals 
• Connect with national outlets and reporters regularly
• Develop media strategies for new clients or efforts
• Create and implement new communications campaigns for clients to routinely insert into news cycle 
• Oversee media material development, writing press releases, pitch letters, media alerts, and other applicable materials 
• Build strong client relationships, becoming a trusted partner who is a positive reflection of the values of Motion, and have the willingness to make yourself available to clients when needed/ as appropriate 
• Demonstrate a true understanding of all clients they manage and use this knowledge to help guide the account 
• Routinely assess client satisfaction, keeping senior leaders updated on any potential issues that may arise with recommendations on how to navigate these challenges 
• Make decisions for clients that show strategic thinking and provide creative solutions 

New Business Role 

• Lead introductory new business calls, providing senior leaders with insights on the opportunity and sharing details on whether the client lead is a potential fit for Motion 
• Assume a larger role in new business brainstorms, showing prepared ideas with strategic rationale and showcase ability to draw on past experiences 
• Strategize key aspects of new business proposals by developing robust content
• Further develop the ability to create internal and external budgets, timelines and strategic direction for new and existing clients
• Guide other team members in the new business process, ensuring all levels gain insights into the important role new business plays for Motion’s growth 
• Develop in-person presentation skills for new business pitches – both presenting and being prepared to answer post-presentation questions

Agency/Internal Responsibilities

• Serve as a mentor for interns, AAE, AE and SAE on staff, offering guidance to assist them with their career growth, while also providing insights to agency’s senior leaders 
• Serve as a role model within the agency, demonstrating ways to problem solve and think critically about everything from client issues to internal challenges
• Set an example for team members by becoming more involved across departments and stepping outside of solely the PR team, and work to become involved with and/or lead internal committees or projects 
• Act as a liaison between all staff members, working to address issues and solve problems within the agency
• Further a positive work environment with a can-do attitude

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, ideally in Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations or Communications 
• At least 6-8 years public relations, marketing and/or communications experience 
• Highly organized, mindful of deadlines, able to multi-task 
• Strong written and oral communications and presentations skills 
• Adept in media relations, client communications, copywriting (releases, media materials and client recommendations/POVs), with understanding of social media/digital, creative, and marketing programs 
• A strong list of media contacts with whom you’ve worked (national print, broadcast and online, regional & national print journalists, bloggers and podcasters) 
• Experience managing teams and junior colleagues
• A knowledge of the healthcare space is a plus, but not a requirement 

Additional Information

We are an EEOC employer. All qualified candidates will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.