Public Relations Account Supervisor: Architecture & Urban Planning

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Company: BerlinRosen

Job title: Account Supervisor, Cities, Architecture & Design

Position type: Full-time

Location: New York, N.Y., in-office 2-3 days per week

Salary range: $95,000-$110,000

BerlinRosen is a fast-growing, full-service communications firm with more than 300 communications and campaign strategists in New York, Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles. Since its founding in 2005, BerlinRosen has powerfully expanded its presence in corporate, social impact/ESG, nonprofit, entertainment, media, racial justice, healthcare, hospitality, real estate, architecture, design, urbanism, land use, lifestyle, technology, issue advocacy and workers’ rights communications. They have received more than 50 awards and recognitions, including being the only agency to be named #1 on Observer’s PR Power List for three consecutive years , PRNews’ Large PR Agency of the Year (2023; 2021), PR News’ Digital Firm of the Year (2023) and 5/5 Stars on Forbes’ latest Best PR Agencies in America list.

Role accountabilities:

• Conceptualize and drive new story angles and other media opportunities for clients: such as landing feature stories 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 lands
• Write high-quality client deliverables such as strategic plans, press releases, talking points, invites, fact sheets, LinkedIn content, social copy and blogs with minimal oversight
• Serve as day-to-day client contact & lead client calls while managing client communications in a timely manner
• Conceptualize and execute client event activations from press conferences and openings to experiential marketing activations
• Ideate and secure partnerships and promotions with like-minded brands and media partners
• Work cross-functionally within the BerlinRosen portfolio to deliver the best solutions for clients, including earned, owned and paid channels as appropriate
• Drive day-to-day execution with little guidance and stay on track of client deliverables

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience leading communications strategy in: relevant architecture firm or PR agency, city agencies (building cities physically and culturally), media or journalism covering relevant sectors
• Familiarity and interest in architecture and design
• Strong storytelling: must be able to provide examples of 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
• 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

Note: Interested in this role but it’s not quite the right match? Applicants who meet some but not all or exceed the above criteria are still encouraged to apply! At Brightmode we recognize that our clients are the most successful when they have fresh perspectives at the table. We’re eager to hear from candidates with diverse backgrounds and are passionate about learning and growing in their next role.

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