ABOUT BERLINROSEN

BerlinRosen is a leading national public relations and strategic communications firm named one of America's best PR agencies by Forbes. We deliver high impact media, digital strategy and advertising to top organizations and companies across a variety of industries and sectors including advocacy organizations, global tech companies, major real estate developers and progressive political candidates. BerlinRosen was founded in 2005 and has grown to a staff of more than 300 with offices in New York City, Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles.

People of color, people with disabilities and women are strongly encouraged to apply. BerlinRosen is committed to building and maintaining a diverse staff, and recognizes that its continued success depends on hiring and retaining high-quality creative professionals with a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Opportunities for advancement exist, and we are committed to helping all staff develop and grow.

ABOUT THE TECH TEAM

BerlinRosen's burgeoning technology and innovation practice represents some of the biggest newsmakers defining the future of technology, finance, work, education, media, and urban innovation. Our clients include Samsung, Sidewalk Labs, Blink Charging, Audible, and Mozilla, to name a few.

With a team of over 30 communications professionals, we bring a unique campaign-style approach to strategic communications for clients in the technology sector, combining expert strategy and nimble execution with the creativity and speed of a startup.

We are news junkies, publicists, former campaigners, journalists, and expert communications professionals obsessed with tech. We are especially excited about tech that fixes real-world problems and is poised to change the way we work and live.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

BerlinRosen is seeking an Account Supervisor to join our rapidly growing Tech PR team. The Account Supervisor will lead daily client relations, plan and execute day-to-day project deliverables, support and lead junior staff, and conceptualize strategies, pitches and media placements. This person will work closely with client leads and internal staff, delegating to peers and junior staff and develop and advance strategy with senior leaders. This is a great opportunity for someone who is well-plugged in the world of media, has a passion for mission-driven technology clients and wants to take the lead on client initiatives and work.

Note: This is a hybrid role and requires a presence in New York, NY. Staff will be requested to visit our office or attend client events. Proof of vaccination is required for on-site tasks.

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

As an Account Supervisor on the Technology team, you will:

• Conceptualize and drive new story angles and other media opportunities for clients: such as landing feature stories for clients even when there is no news to announce, or drafting a persuasive and compelling pitch on behalf of a client for a high-profile interview, award, or conference
• Place numerous stories through persistence and creativity: identifying new targets and trying new approaches until the story is landed
• Write high-quality client deliverables such as press releases, talking points, op-eds and blogs with minimal oversight.
• Serve as day-to-day client contact & lead client calls, ensuring to manage client communications in a timely manner.
• Drive day-to-day execution with little guidance and stay on track of client deliverables

Essential skills:

• At least 4 years of experience in communications: in-house for tech companies or media outlets covering tech; tech PR agency experience preferred
• Strong storytelling: must be able to provide examples of op-eds, pitches, and other materials that clearly demonstrate these skills
• Versatile writer: comfortable and well versed in writing in an informal, conversational tone and addressing people more formally when necessary
• Savviness and creativity in media relations and pitching, social media content ideation and influencer engagement: know how to identify new targets and thoughtful angles until the story is landed
• Demonstrated experience driving technology product communications for mainstream, consumer and lifestyle audiences: able to connect technical concepts, products and complex tech policy issues for more mainstream print, online and broadcast audiences
• Ability to communicate clearly, effectively and with confidence, both verbally and in writing, with varying levels of staff, clients, the media, and is comfortable thinking on their feet
• Organized and used to a fast-paced environment: proven ability to handle multiple assignments at once, work quickly, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proven ability to become a savvy and nimble student of the "news" and quickly identify new media opportunities and narratives to insert our clients' voices into the news cycle

WORKING AT BERLINROSEN

BerlinRosen will make sure that you have what you need to excel in your role, including:

• A positive and supportive team with opportunities for advancement committed to helping all staff develop and grow
• A competitive salary based on leading market rates
• 100% coverage of Health, Dental, and Vision insurance monthly premiums
• Company-sponsored Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401K with a 4% employer match with no vesting period
• Generous paid time off in which we encourage staff to take sufficient time for self-care
• 11 paid bank holidays
• Pre-tax commuter benefits via WageWorks
• Mobile phone reimbursement