Account Supervisor - Wine​/Sprits

About Us
Nike Communications is a female-founded creative communications firm specializing in the marketing of prestige brands. We create meaningful connections between some of the world’s most iconic brands and their audiences by utilizing diverse perspectives to develop culturally relevant client campaigns. We believe differences fuel the creative spirit; that by embracing diverse perspectives and cultures, innovation can flourish, and creativity will shine through in each story we tell.

DEI Statement
Differences fuel the creative spirit.

At Nike Communications, we recognize that diversity, equity, and inclusion are critical components to our success, and we are deeply committed to creating a workplace that values and supports the unique talents and perspectives of every individual. We are passionate about building an agency that truly reflects the diversity of our world, and we firmly believe that fostering a culture of inclusivity and equity is a fundamental responsibility shared by everyone within our agency.

More About the Role
Join our Wine/Spirits team as a New York-based Account Supervisor! Dive into a dynamic role, working on a variety of accounts . Your chance to fuel the creative spirit starts here!

Responsibilities

• Strategic Media Pitching: Proactively pitches media, focusing on larger brand storytelling, securing thought leadership, and other feature stories. Ideating creative pitch angles and seizing opportunities to integrate clients into ongoing news and cultural conversations, driving impactful media coverage.
• Collaborative Strategy Development
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  Partners closely with senior management to develop and implement strategy and plans for all accounts
• Client Relationships Management
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  Develops and manages client relationships and media strategies, serving as the primary point of contact for client inquiries and issues. Escalates concerns to senior leaders when necessary, ensuring prompt resolution and client satisfaction
• Team Leadership
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  Manages and delegates administrative responsibilities to junior staff, overseeing the daily workflow of client accounts. Provides guidance and support to drive consistent media results, fostering professional growth and development within the team.
• Brand Team Management
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  Provides guidance and leadership while collaborating with agency partners to develop and execute impactful communication and creative campaigns, enhancing brand reputation and visibility.
• Brand Collaborations & Partnerships
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  Leads the ideation, execution, and recommendation of brand collaborations, partnerships, talent-led campaigns, event strategies, and brand connections,leveraging creativity to resonate with key media and target audiences.

• Professional Experience
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  At least four years experience in PR and media relations in the wine, spirits and/or lifestylespace; ideally has experience securing press with Wine & Spiritsoutlets/editors;
• Account/Client Management
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  Experience managing the day-to-day communications with the clients and can comfortably lead meetings and answer questions
• Leadership Skills
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  Has experience mentoring and developing junior staff members, showcasing the ability to nurture talent and foster growth within a team environment
• Track Record of Success
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  Demonstrates a proven track record of delivering high-quality stories across various media platforms, highlighting effectiveness and impact in securing feature story coverage
• Media Landscape Mastery
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  Possesses a comprehensive understanding of the media landscape, including print, online, broadcast and new-media (i.e. podcast) channels, enabling effective media outreach and engagement
• Build & Maintain Lasting Relationships: Cultivates and maintains genuine relationships with top media outlets, fostering trust and mutual respect. Your ability to connect with others strengthens our network and enhances our clients’ reputation
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Embodies the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion; demonstrates self-awareness, cultural competency, and the ability to work with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
• Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a dynamic workplace, showcasing…