JOB ALERT: Account Supervisor (NYC)

Porter Novelli has an immediate need for a bi-lingual, bi-cultural Account Supervisor in the Hispanic marketing group in our New York office.  Account Supervisors are expected to be able to independently plan and execute activities in a timely, efficient and high quality manner. You will report to the SVP & Director of Hispanic Marketing.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop bi-lingual, bi-cultural communication plans to meet client objectives.
• Ensure integration in strategies across Hispanic audience outreach efforts.
• Deliver consistent high-level client service.
• Act as day-to-day client contact.
• Monitor and engage Hispanic media and interest groups on behalf of clients.
• Produce Hispanic media results that support client goals.
• Write collateral and press materials.
• Implement Hispanic client programs.
• Develop status and progress reports for teams and clients.
• Demonstrate initiative, accountability and reliability across all accounts.
• Develop and manage budget.
• Oversee timelines.
• Manage and coach the team to deliver quality, on-time work.

The ideal candidate is a highly motivated team player, as well as an independent, creative thinker with exceptional client management and writing skills.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong understanding of public relations concepts, tactics and Hispanic media and blogger relations.
• Strong written and verbal bilingual skills (Spanish – English).
• Proven ability to evaluate initiatives, vigilance to budget management, strong understanding of public relations concepts, tactics and Hispanic media relations.
• Exhibit independence and autonomy with respect to their responsibilities and a deep understanding of the clients, accounts and Hispanic marketing industry.
• Demonstrates social and digital media enthusiasm and delivers innovative ways to leverage the latest trends and platforms – particularly to the Hispanic market.
• Ability to write press releases, collateral materials, business memos, activity reports and factual components of plans in a timely manner.
• Solid client relationship and critical thinking skills.
• Confident style in communicating with clients, and a proven ability to effectively organize and manage multiple tasks.
• Knowledge in integrating research and creative work concepts into account activity.
• Draft communication plans, as well as possess a positive, flexible attitude that will lend itself to client service.
• Ability to work well with others in both team and independent environments, as well as motivate junior staff.
• Positive, professional, and flexible attitude that lends itself to quality client service.

Education & Work Experience

• At least 7+ years experience working in PR, digital advertising, journalism, or publishing.
• Bachelor’s degree required (Public Relations, Journalism, Communications or related degree preferred).
• Active and strong presence on multiple social networks.

Please visit careers.porternovelli.com to upload resume. Only candidates that meet the criteria will be contacted.