Account Supervisor

Lyons PR, an award-winning broadcast PR firm, is seeking an account supervisor to join our team. We are in search of a strong communicator with a background in, and passion for, broadcast media relations, multimedia and client service. If you have a background in broadcast media relations and experience working with high profile organizations, spokespeople, and top tier media outlets, this could be the perfect next step in your career. A self-starter that is cool under pressure and can lead a team in the rapidly moving world of broadcast public relations and multimedia production, our ideal candidate will possess strong writing and communications skills and have a firm knowledge of broadcast PR and video production services. A background in broadcast, public relations or journalism is a must.

Our next colleague will lead client campaigns from start to finish working closely with clients to ensure campaign success. Wearing many hats, our ideal candidate is a flexible mult-itasker who is comfortable and confident in studio leading a SMT or in the field producing a video shoot.

Lyons PR serves a variety of clients including Fortune 500 companies, leading non-profits, trade associations, and federal agencies. Our clients turn to us for strategy, creative consultation and effective satellite media tours, radio media tours, PSA campaigns and audio/video production.  The Account Supervisor will be instrumental in working closely with our clients across industries and across campaigns. If you enjoy a job that involves working on multiple campaigns simultaneously and different clients on a weekly basis…keep reading.

Responsibilities for the Account Supervisor include:

  • Manage broadcast outreach campaigns.
  • Work closely with clients and staff to develop campaigns from messaging and story development all the way through completion of successful broadcast PR campaigns and multimedia projects.
  • Manage a team of publicists while guiding campaigns
  • Assist with media placements and pitching
  • Research and identify new media opportunities
  • Assist in the planning and execution of audio/video projects
  • Identify new and additional broadcast and digital opportunities for clients
  • Support video and digital campaigns
  • Lead internal social media efforts

Our ideal candidate will have:

  • At least 5-7 years of experience in public relations, broadcast media or journalism
  • Extensive experience with broadcast PR and multimedia production
  • Track record of managing a team successfully
  • Self-starter, driven with ability to adapt quickly to evolving client needs
  • Strong knowledge of broadcast and digital media, reporters and producers
  • History of successful media pitching with a focus on broadcast
  • Strong writing ability including pitches, media alerts and collateral material
  • Outstanding organizational and communications skills
  • Previous experience working closely with high-profile clients
  • Day-to-day campaign management experience
  • Detail oriented; able to multitask and prioritize various projects
  • Working knowledge of Cision
  • Spanish speaking a plus

Candidates should respond to this posting with a brief cover letter and resume sent to info@lyonspr.com.
No phone calls please.

Lyons PR offers competitive salary and benefits including:

  • Paid Vacation and sick time
  • Paid Holidays
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Telecommuting Options
  • Health, dental & vision insurance