Red Havas, the North American earned-media and buzz agency within French holding company Havas, is seeking to hire a New York-based account supervisor (AS). We are looking for an experienced AS with strong regional and national media (broadcast) relationships and pitching experience—in other words, a media rock star. Ideal candidate has background in corporate communications; experience in executive branding, leveraging research/studies and health care preferred.
We are not cookie-cutter thinkers and want people who are willing to think differently, too. Candidates should be highly motivated self-starters with a strong corporate and executive placement experience—excellent media relations, social media, writing and client management skills a must.
Ideal candidate will be expected to:
-Spearhead media outreach—from developing pitch angles and identifying targets to securing top-tier national placements/media meetings
-Coordinate and implement events such as media events, media briefings, media tours and third-party advocacy as needed
-Fully understand clients’ business and communication objectives and be able to manage those expectations with the client and internal team
-Drive existing strategic plans and develop quarterly and annual plans as needed
-Manage junior staff involved on projects as well as freelance professionals providing project support
-Work independently and as a key member of the team
-Create a wide range of written materials, such as client memos, press releases, speeches, backgrounders, one-sheeters, etc.
-Contribute to new business program development and pitches
-Corporate communications experience
-Five to seven (5-7) years of public relations, marketing or journalism experience
-B.A./B.S. degree in liberal arts or business
-Solid examples of media placement and understanding of the media landscape
-Active, creative brainstorming in group and team meetings
-Strong independence, entrepreneurial spirit, passion and intellectual curiosity
-Solid judgment, drive and influence
-Good delegation skills and people management: Mentor staff and provide direction and objectives, performance counseling and skill building
-Ability to manage up and down in the organization
-Strong writing, editing, listening and verbal skills
-Attention to detail and process
-110 percent dedication to client satisfaction
-Energy, enthusiasm and a passion for what he/she does