At MMGY Global, we believe nothing shapes your view of the world like travel. So every day, we share our clients’ stories from a perspective that inspires people to see the world differently. Our personalized service and strategy connect media, consumers and influencers across the globe, taking people to new places and changing their views for the better. At MMGY, we inspire people to go places.
We have an immediate opening for an Account Supervisor, PR in the MMGY Wagstaff Wine & Spirits Practice based in New York.
Do you love to eat, drink and travel? At MMGY Wagstaff, part of MMGY Global, keeping our executives engaged and fulfilled is just as important as keeping our clients happy. From category-leading whiskeys to the finest wines, top restaurants and culinary brands, lifestyle hotels and resorts, we have an exciting roster of clients for which we are seeking a talented Account Supervisor, PR at our New York City location dedicated to our Wine & Spirits Practice. If you are outgoing, energetic, innovative, resourceful and love to write, then this job is for you. If you are looking for a PR agency home where your career path is our priority, let’s talk.
Duties & Requirements:
Have a BA/BS college degree in communications or journalism and 5-8+ years PR/related experience with direct culinary, hospitality and lifestyle client background preferred
Lead strategy, development and implementation of client PR programs
Understand clients’ business competition, challenges and opportunities
Develop and maintain client relationships; provide regular strategic counsel
Demonstrate advanced writing and editing skills
Establish and maintain high-level media contacts; oversee strategic media pitching
Stay abreast of latest consumer and social media trends and leverage to advantage
Effectively and efficiently manage multiple projects
Monitor program timetable and client budgets for maximum efficiency
Supervise account teams and lead day-to-day account activities
Supervise/mentor junior/mid-level team members
Ability to work independently as well as within a team environmentPR/communications experience in the Wine & Spirits industry a plus
WSET certification a plus
Oversee agency output to ensure quality control and client ROI
Provide creative input and direction to account group, including the development of innovative story angles, promotions, partnerships and activations, press materials, other client content and knowledge of how to leverage social media in PR programs
Identify and develop opportunities for cross-agency media pitches and ways to elevate work
Create and/or seize opportunities for selling projects to PR clients, organically growing relationships
Participate in new business proposal process, including leading development of content for specific sections of proposals; participate in presentations Identify opportunities and present solutions to optimize agency practices
Have great work ethic & professional attitude
Have a good sense of humor and a love for the wine, spirits and hospitality industries is a must!
Culture:
Our media events and press trips are amazing and we offer industry-leading benefits
We provide a robust by-level training In addition to a hybrid telework policy, we have half-day Summer Fridays and are closed the week between Christmas and New Years
Our Culture Crew hosts fun, engaging team events, and we have a robust bi-level training program
After two years, we offer generous Go Explore anniversary travel benefits because we want our employees to see the world - and help pay for it (up to $8,000!)
Yes, work/life balance is a real focus for us
Salary Range for this position: $80,000-$82,000 + Bonus
MMGY Global provides a comprehensive PTO + benefits package that includes a hybrid telework policy. Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization, which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa. MMGY Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Who Are We?
We’re a travel-obsessed collective of more than 600 people across the country and around the globe. And when we say we inspire people to go places, we mean ALL people. That’s why we’re focused on nurturing a workforce that is representative of the places we visit.
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