Nike Communications, Inc.

Temporary Account Director - Spirits

New York City, NY (On-site)

$95K/yr – $110K/yrSenior Level5+ years expTemporary

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own and lead day-to-day public relations efforts for two Spirits accounts, driving client contact, status meetings, deliverables, media outreach, and cross-team coordination to deliver on plans, KPIs and events.

  • Lead client communications and weekly status meetings
  • Oversee media relations and press materials
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams and deliverables

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Support day-to-day account management across two Spirits accounts
  • Serve as the primary and/or support day-to-day client contact for account
  • Manage client communications, responding to requests and appropriately delegating work across the junior team
  • Lead weekly client status meetings, including development of agendas, recaps and action items
  • Partner with Spirits team Vice President to ensure the team is executing against all plans, priorities and KPIs
  • Manage account timelines and ensure all deliverables are completed accurately and on time
  • Coordinate with the IAT and Influencer teams to ensure seamless execution across workstreams
  • Lead execution of upcoming programming across workstreams
  • Support planning and execution for events
  • Oversee Press Office and Evergreen programming, ensuring the team is proactively executing against the plan and KPIs

Requirements

  • Professional Experience: Brings at least five years of full-time experience in public relations and media relations.
  • Passion & Industry Knowledge: Genuine enthusiasm and in-depth knowledge of Luxury, Lifestyle and/or Entertainment industries, with a proven track record of delivering impactful stories across diverse media.
  • Build & Maintain Lasting Relationships: Maintains genuine relationships with top media outlets and key freelance writers, fostering trust and mutual respect. Your ability to connect with others strengthens our network and enhances our clients’ reputation.
  • Leadership & Event Management Expertise: Exemplifies proficiency in team management and orchestrating events/programs, showcasing adept organizational skills and strategic resource allocation.
  • Travel Flexibility: Embraces opportunities to travel for work-related events or meetings, allowing for engagement and collaboration across diverse settings.
  • Communication Skills: Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills online and in-person. Spanish speaking and writing skills would be a huge plus for this role.
  • Media Landscape Mastery: 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.
  • 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 adaptability and resilience.

Preferred

  • Spanish speaking and writing skills would be a huge plus for this role