Senior Account Supervisor, Consumer Brands (Chicago) at MSL (Global) | Chicago, IL | $91K/yr – $154K/yr

MSL (Global)

Senior Account Supervisor, Consumer Brands (Chicago)

Chicago, IL (On-site)

$91K/yr – $154K/yrSenior Level7+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive senior consumer PR leadership with end-to-end campaign development, large activations, and client stewardship.

Own large-scale PR campaigns and product launches to secure earned media results.
Must-have: 7+ years in PR with strong client service and team leadership.
Standout: Cross-functional ownership across earned, social, and influencer strategies.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Lead development of innovative, results-oriented, integrated campaigns that drive business results – with a keen focus on PR and media relations, and the ability to advise and support digital and influencer strategies and execution
Provide strategic counsel to clients on both long-lead campaigns and quick-turn, earned first opportunities
Stay current with the latest developments in consumer, pop culture and lifestyle trends
Agile and collaborative working style with a strong attention to detail – demonstrated ability to work against tight timelines
Develop and support PR, brand partnership and potential top-tier celebrity campaigns, partnerships and events
Collaborate with team to prepare and present integrated PR strategies (including earned, social and influencer) and briefs to internal teams and clients
Lead large scale activations and product launches with the goal of securing impactful earned media results
Build strong relationships with editors across national, regional and local/trade publications spanning a wide variety of verticals including culinary/food, general consumer news, lifestyle, travel, pop culture and more
Mange and inform budgets across brands and ensure that billing is accurate and on time
Review coverage grids and reports with an eye for detail, ability to pull insights from these reports and share with clients in real-time

Requirements

7+ years previous experience and a B.A. in Public Relations, Communications or a related discipline
Deep understanding of public and media relations – including modern, culture-first PR activations/campaigns integrated across earned, social and influencer – and how it relates/influences efforts across brands and campaigns
Must be a self-starter with excellent time management and organizational skills and the ability to balance multiple hot projects and take initiative, sometimes with little guidance
Proven experience in helping to lead teams to execute client programs with a blend of strong time management, team building and mentoring
History of high-quality client service, including strong relationships with clients, being a trusted and go-to partner, and engaging with clients in a timely and appropriate manner
Excellent verbal and written communications skills, as well as an ability to develop and present compelling client proposals
Interest in pop culture and being on the pulse of what’s trending
Experience within pop culture-centric consumer brands will benefit this role
Understanding of the food and beverage industry a plus, with awareness of category dynamics, consumer behavior, and cultural trends that shape the space
Understands and regularly uses AI tools to make workflows more efficient and impactful

Preferred

Experience within pop culture-centric consumer brands will benefit this role

Benefits

For this role, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k and paid time off.

MSL (Global)

MSL is the most powerful influence engine for brands, companies and leaders. The agency is an award-winning global public relations firm focused on building influence to deliver meaningful impact on business and the world. With 2,000 talented team members in more than 100 cities across the world and a legacy spanning more than 50 years, we are a global collective of modern communicators who are building the brands and leaders of tomorrow. We are strategists, storytellers and creators. Our business is making our clients more influential. And our passion is reimagining what PR can accomplish. Our holistic approach brings to life the collaborative ‘Power of One’ principle we apply within and outside of the Publicis Groupe. From London to Shanghai, Mumbai to Sao Paulo, Johannesburg to Warsaw, Berlin to Bangkok, New York to Paris, we are MSL. For more information, please visit mslgroup.com. ***MSL will never ask for sensitive, personal or financial information prior to engaging in employment. In the event candidates are invited to participate in a job interview, candidates will only be contacted by someone with an “@mslgroup.com” email address.***

Founded in 2009

Paris, Île-de-France, FRA

3.2K employees (505 in marketing)

mslgroup.com