Derris is a brand consultancy headquartered in New York City and London. We approach our work methodically, telling stories with universal impact through strategy, positioning, content and communications. We are defined by our dual-pronged approach: first, we help clients shape their message, and then we help them communicate that story through earned media. We are industry and stage agnostic, and only work with people, companies and causes we believe in.
Derris is looking for an Account Supervisor to be responsible for the leadership and strategic planning across a variety of clients. The ideal candidate will have experience working across industries and be comfortable leading account teams with several team members. Further, we are looking for candidates passionate about contributing to company culture and leadership, as well as teaching our junior staff and investing in their growth.
Derris is here to help build great brands. From lifestyle and fashion, to food, health & wellness, home & hospitality, technology, non-profit, finance, real estate, sports and more — we work with both new and established companies to develop narratives that stand out in cluttered industries. We create unique messaging and execute strategic media relations programs that blend traditionally separate practice areas to offer clients a holistic approach to both consumer and business storytelling. A few of the clients on our roster include: Glossier, Warby Parker, SKIMS, Reformation, Everlane, Good American, Harry’s, Hinge, Imaginary Ventures, Juxtapose, and CAVA.
Benefits of Working for Derris Our office is located in the Flatiron district of New York City and is an easy commute from most train lines. We work in a beautiful, open space with natural light and communal working areas that provide access to all levels of the organization. We maintain a hybrid approach to work life in order to offer flexibility; a minimum of three days per week in the office.
Responsibilities:
Lead day-to-day client relations alongside senior team members
Support senior team members in sensitive client problem solving and crisis mitigation
Set the tone for client meetings while driving projects forward, both internally and externally
Display an expert ability in tactical execution while playing a key role in strategic planning for multiple accounts
Pitch media across broadcast, print and online verticals, with the ability to focus on feature and high-priority pitching
Establish, cultivate and maintain strong media relationshipsProficient at drafting all client materials, including messaging and strategy documents
Maintain pulse on client industry news and media updates within, bringing fresh ideas to the table to increase client awareness and earned media impact
Invest in training and mentoring junior level staff, giving appropriate feedback to team members and delegating account projects appropriately
Manage up as well as down, constantly communicating priorities and issues for team leaders
Maintain strong attention to detail and deadlines, ensuring all projects are executed on time
5-8 years Public Relations experience, agency experience preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or related field preferred
Ability to think through communication strategies and deliver tangible results
Proven track record pitching across a variety of mediums, with a focus on strategic media relations and results
Ability to be extremely detail-oriented and organized, while keeping the bigger picture in mind
Strong communication skills; both written and verbal
Experience with daily management of junior level staff members
Ability to work both independently and in a dynamic, high energy, team-oriented atmosphere
Detail oriented, must be able to manage multiple clients and meet strict deadlinesComfortable working across a variety of industries and clients
