GO PR is seeking a driven Senior Account Supervisor to join its GO TEAM. In this position, you will work closely with team members across the Agency and report directly to the Founder on a portfolio of acclaimed hospitality clients that span hotels, restaurants/bars and destinations around the globe. Our best-in-class client roster includes Freehand Hotels, Walker Hotels, Marram Montauk, BodyHoliday in St.Lucia, Shinola Hotel in Detroit and Montréal - among others. The ideal hire excels at consistently providing thoughtful communication in a fast-paced, autonomous environment with a desire to grow with the Company as it rapidly expands. Those who enjoy a small-company feel and who are drawn to a service-based and hospitality-driven culture should apply. While this is a remote position, due to events and other client commitments in New York City, the ideal candidate will reside in one of the five boroughs.
GO PR is an award-winning boutique hospitality firm that has won numerous accolades in its tenure including being crowned best boutique travel firms on the Observer PR Power List two years in a row (2024 + 2023), Best New Boutique Firms by Business Insider, Crain’s Notable Leaders – among others. The Agency specializes in media relations and creative programming/brand collaborations, often marrying clients with non-traditional travel clients for unique, press-worthy campaigns. The Agency is passionate and purpose driven, but incredibly intentional about its people and its culture.
Responsibilities
- Thoughtfully manage client business for a robust roster of accounts; collaborating with the Founder for oversight but serving as the day-to-day lead as assigned
- Oversee PR initiatives and in-market activations, including media tours and interviews, press trips and events, creative campaigns and partnerships, etc.
- Lead teams by providing clear, focused guidance for deliverables
- Write client plans and take an active role with new business proposals
- Help lead brainstorms for creative ideas and strategies to enhance PR campaigns
- Research, write, edit and distribute press materials, client bios and curated pitches; and mentor direct reports in doing the same
- Maintain a high level of industry and media awareness, keeping abreast of media moves, lifestyle trends, and the news cycle
- Develop and maintain client relationships, staying in tune with the goals and results against the scope of work
- Oversee account teams on thoughtful and accurate administrative work including list building, agendas, reaps, account reporting, etc.
- Oversee and assist with event organization including RSVP list, face sheets, event listings, staffing If there is interest, oversee and support assigned direct reports, including employees at the Account Executive, Account Coordinator, and/or Intern levels; collaborate with Founder on reviews and growth path for direct reports as well as addressing performance challenges
- Attend conferences and events on behalf of GO PR and build personal network
- 4-5 years PR agency experience, directly related to the hospitality field, is a must
- Bachelor’s degree
- Based in New York
- Passion for hospitality and travel
- Demonstrable ability to advise and counsel clients
- Active, demonstrable, and strong existing media relationships in the hospitality sector and dedication to developing new media relationships, visiting clients & making beneficial new relationships for GO PR
- Effective pitching skills and results garnered from proactive pitching efforts
- Ability to anticipate needs, identify problems and advise on solutions for the benefit of clients, account group and agency operations
- Energetic, self-directed, and self-motivated
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Displays a sense of urgency, ownership and drive to get things done
- Ability to thrive in an environment with multiple pressing obligations and urgent deadlines, deftly navigating shifting priorities
- Ability to develop and present effective PR plans and client programs
- Willingness to visit clients and travel for company obligations and to develop new media relationships
- Experience successfully driving media relations and thought-leadership campaigns
- Strong time management and project management skills
- Must be able to occasionally work night/weekend hours for client events
- Experience with relevant industry software: Google Suite (Drive, Sheets, Docs, Slides), Cision, Muckrack, etc.
What’s in it for You:
- Competitive salary
- Generous bonus structure
- Commission opportunities and spot-bonuses
- Generous vacation/PTO days inclusive of wellness days, birthday, collective PTO the week between Christmas and New Year’s and 13+ paid bank holidays, depending on the year
- Health insurance/dental 401K match after a year of investment with the company
- Wellness credit monthly to pay for fitness and/or other activities
- Annual holiday party and regular socials
- Opportunities to travel!
- Women-led business with a positive company culture and work/life balance
- Opportunities for growth, training and development with a direct line to learn from the Founder
