R&R Partners Hiring For Pr Account Supervisor at Las Vegas, NV, United States Full Time

Job Description

PR Account Supervisor
March 2022

PR Account Supervisor
Position Title: Public Relations Account Supervisor
Department: Public Relations
Reports To: PR Group Account Director
Date: March 2022
Status: Exempt
Summary
This position is responsible for establishing and maintaining the relationship between the agency and the client(s). The P.R. Account Supervisor will be the key day-to-day agency representative to the client and maintain senior level client relationships. Responsible for creating strategic public relations programs for the client. This position will help lead international efforts for travel and tourism client(s). Guides and mentors a direct report. Seven years of public relations experience is required. Las Vegas-based applicants, or willing to relocate.
Responsibilities & Qualifications

Essential Functions

• Develops and implements strategic public relations program for the client(s) including positioning, strategy, goals and tactics.
• Leads the planning process.
• Maintains direct, day-to-day, senior level client contact and is confident in presenting to client.
• Keeps apprised of all relevant client and market developments.
• Coordinate domestic and international press trips, including arranging itineraries, managing contractors, managing staffing, escorting writers and follow up.
• Support junior team members in hosting their own press trips/FAMs.
• Assist with internal communications/PR needs, including coordinating with other departments on their needs (media lists, updated press kits, editorial content requests, etc.)
• Develop relationships with media and pitch stories to travel, lifestyle and entertainment writers with the purpose of elevating travel and tourism brand to consumer audiences.
• Writes, distributes and reviews press releases and fulfills media inquiries to these audiences as required.
• When applicable, participates in interviews and hiring of the Account Executives, Assistant Account Executives, and Coordinators.
• Is familiar with overall agency goals and able to cross-sell the various disciplines of marketing for organic client growth.
• Participates in ongoing performance reviews for direct report(s).
• Maintains accurate daily time sheets.
• Maintains an appropriate appearance and demeanor when meeting with clients and in other professional environments.
• Monitors resources to ensure that the agency is adequately and efficiently staffed to meet client needs.
• Represents and promotes the agency at industry functions.
• Exhibits fiscal responsibility by monitoring Account Executives, Assistant Account Executives and Coordinators’ expenses.
• Fosters professional development of Account Executives, Assistant Account Executives and Coordinators through training, mentoring, and recommending educational opportunities.
• Responsible for communicating and supporting agency decisions, policies, and changes.
• Works with Accounting Department to review monthly client budget.
• Works with Group Account Director and VP to set strategic direction for client.
• Works within the agency integration model to ensure Public Relations team is working effectively with all other departments.

Other Responsibilities

• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.
• Understands and abides by the agency’s business practices and philosophies as well as understand R&R’s policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or equivalent experience in a public relations environment.
• Minimum seven years in public relations and supervisory experience.
• Experience working on national brand(s), either with an agency or on the corporate side, is a must.
• Demonstrated strategic thinker. Demonstrated leadership ability with strong verbal, written, presentation and communication skills.
• Must submit writing samples.
• Must have effective interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated.
• Computer literate.
• Strong writing, proof reading and editing skills.
• Proficient in AP Style.

Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers and filing cabinets.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

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