Account Supervisor

About Prosek

Prosek is one of the largest independent communications and marketing firms in the U.S., with offices and strategic partners across the country and worldwide. We specialize in providing unparalleled expertise with financial and professional services companies. Our collegial culture fosters professional respect and friendship, and we are recognized as an "Army of Entrepreneurs" recently named 2024 PR Week Best Place to Work.

About the Role

The Account Supervisor (AS) plays a lead role on their accounts, demonstrating exceptional media relations skills while managing multiple projects and people. As leaders and ambassadors of the firm, Account Supervisors mentor and inspire junior team members and peers. All team members are expected to be strong team players, participating in brainstorms and creative strategy planning for clients and internal projects. We encourage entrepreneurial thinking, unboxed creativity, and clever, witty ideas.

Responsibilities

• Lead your team to deliver media results for clients and use personal media contacts to secure effective media placements.
• Motivate and mentor junior staff to work effectively with journalists in the best interest of Prosek's clients.
• Participate in and conduct media training sessions and media interviews.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of the PR craft and your client's industries, competitive environments, businesses, and business plans.
• Serve as the day-to-day client contact and manage the team's work, including reviewing and editing all client materials.
• Provide solutions and suggestions to senior staff about troubleshooting client-related problems and help the team respond to crisis situations.
• Manage financial operations for client accounts; oversee creation and ongoing monitoring of program budgets.
• Review and edit all written materials developed by the account team and assist team members with fine-tuning their writing skills.
• Write and develop strategic, persuasive client documents and presentations, including first drafts of senior-level editorial assignments such as speeches, articles, bylines, and op-eds.
• Help create and take a formal speaking role in client and new business presentations, and identify speaking opportunities for senior management.
• Manage the flow of account work among junior team members to ensure client objectives are met.
• Act as the "champion" of the team, ensuring staff is motivated, engaged, and working to potential, and proactively give team members feedback.
• Actively participate in agency-wide events and activities, and market Prosek to clients while establishing and maintaining the agency's reputation and perceived value.

Requirements

• 5-8 years of experience.
• B.S. in Public Relations, Communications, or a related field.
• Strong interest in financial services, professional services, technology, and/or B2B communications.
• Adept in Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Excel, etc.).
• An eye for detail, ensuring quality assurance for team/account deliverables.
• Eagerness to actively participate in agency-wide events and activities.

Benefits

• 401(k) employer match to prepare for your future.
• Premium healthcare plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Hybrid work model: 2 days in the office, 3 days from home with flexible scheduling.
• 2 weeks of remote work per year.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) package, including birthday PTO and 6 "It's Ok" days.
• Custom career opportunities to shape your professional growth.

Pay

The anticipated salary range for this position is $75,000-$100,000. An employee's salary is determined by factors including relevant experience, qualifications, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business needs. This range is one component of Prosek's total compensation package, which may also include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) matching, new business commission, and other benefits.

Core Values

• Chemistry, Collaboration, and Belonging: Our collegial culture inspires people with different perspectives and backgrounds to work toward common goals.
• Grit and Hustle: We work hard, roll up our sleeves, and do what it takes to get the job done.
• The Excitement of New Challenges: We view challenges as opportunities and embrace them to learn and grow.
• A Workplace with Humanity: We recognize the rigor of our work and strive to make Prosek a safe, enjoyable place for all.

Diversity & Belonging

We are committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects and embraces diversity of all kinds—race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, political affiliation, and socioeconomic backgrounds. We believe diverse teams foster creativity, inclusiveness, and teamwork, enabling us to offer dynamic, rich, and nuanced counsel to our global clientele.