MMGY Global is hiring: Account Supervisor, PR in New York

About the Role

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At MMGY Global, we believe nothing shapes your view of the world like travel. Every day we share our clients’ stories from a perspective that inspires people to see the world differently. Our personalized service and strategy connect media, consumers and influencers across the globe, taking people to new places and changing their views for the better. We inspire people to go places.

We have an immediate opening for an Account Supervisor, PR in New York City or Chicago.

Travel Passion

DO YOU LOVE TO TRAVEL? If you are looking for a PR agency home where your career path is our priority, let’s talk. At MMGY we keep our team members engaged and fulfilled as much as our clients. From destinations around the world to global hotel & resort brands, cruise lines, trains and tour operators, we have an exciting roster of clients for which we seek a talented ACCOUNT SUPERVISOR with a passion for travel. If you are outgoing, energetic, innovative and resourceful then this job is for you. The Account Supervisor will be an integral member of our management team, leading strategy and client relations while mentoring junior staff and participating in new business pitches.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Have a BA/BS college degree in communications, journalism or a related field and 5–8+ years PR/related experience with direct travel and lifestyle client background preferred.
• Bonus if you are fluent in French and can apply your language skills for business.
• Lead strategy, development and implementation of client PR programs.
• Develop and maintain client relationships; provide regular strategic counsel.
• Supervise account teams and lead day-to-day account activities.
• Oversee agency output to ensure quality control and client ROI.
• Provide creative input and direction to account group, including the development of innovative story angles, promotions, partnerships and activations, press materials, other client content and knowledge of how to leverage social media in PR programs.
• Identify and develop opportunities for cross agency media pitches and ways to elevate work.
• Create and/or seize opportunities for selling projects to PR clients, organically growing relationships.
• Participate in new business proposal process, including leading development of content for specific sections of proposals; participate in presentations.
• Identify opportunities and present solutions to optimize agency practices.
• Demonstrate advanced writing and editing skills.
• Establish and maintain high level media contacts; oversee strategic media pitching.
• Understand clients’ business competition, challenges and opportunities.
• Stay abreast of latest travel, consumer and social media trends and leverage to advantage.
• Supervise/mentor junior/mid-level team members.
• Have a good sense of humor and a love for travel a must!

Salary and Benefits

Salary Range for this position: $78,000 – $80,000 + BONUS.

MMGY Global provides a comprehensive PTO + benefits package that includes a hybrid telework policy. Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization, which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.

Employment Details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Public Relations
• Industries: Public Relations and Communications Services, Travel Arrangements, and Hospitality

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)

Equal Opportunity Statement

MMGY Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer.