Senior Account Supervisor - Sports PR

New York City, NY (Hybrid)

$85K/yr – $115K/yrSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 10 hrs ago

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Job Summary

Own and drive client-facing PR programs across sports, consumer, and tech sectors, managing multiple campaigns, building media relationships, and guiding junior staff while delivering data-driven insights and polished communications.

  • Own day-to-day client contact and campaign execution
  • Develop and execute integrated PR plans including launches, events, and media activations

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Can deliver excellent client service and is a reliable point of contact for clients and media
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously and become an expert in clients’ businesses and sectors
  • Able to foster new and significant media and industry relationships
  • Assist in developing campaigns and integrated communication plans
  • Provide training and guidance to junior team members
  • Develop and execute of PR campaigns, including product launches, events and media activations
  • Proactive, multi-tasker, problem-solver who can be a collaborative team player
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills and demonstrate ability to communicate efficiently and effectively
  • Familiarity with Muck Rack, TV Eyes and Meltwater or comparable platforms
  • Monitoring and sharing coverage across print, online and social media with clients - knowledge of industry KPIs

Requirements

  • BA or BS in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, or related field
  • 5-8 years of experience working at a PR agency and/or on an in-house communications team
  • A background in sports, consumer, and corporate communications. Experience in technology, media and emerging sectors is also a plus
  • Understands and can study data, distill insights and brings new ideas to the forefront
  • Has significant, strong media relationships and experience in booking executives for high profile industry events
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, both collaboratively and independently
  • Has a strong attention to detail
  • Excellent writing, research, and organizational abilities

Benefits

  • 401K match, cell phone reimbursement, unlimited PTO, and a welcoming environment that is all about perfecting the craft of communications.
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DKC

DKC is a full service public relations, marketing and government affairs firm and part of the Acceleration Community of Companies, https://www.accelerationcc.comBased in New York City, and with offices in Los Angeles, Chicago, Washington D.C., San Francisco and Miami, DKC’s services include strategic counsel and planning, public relations, thought leadership, data analytics and creative services. Client success is our only benchmark, and we expect to be judged on what we achieve, not just what we promise. We are in the business of enhancing reputation, building credibility and increasing awareness by generating news value in everything we do.

Founded in 1991
New York, New York, USA
502 employees (49 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
7.9K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
31.3%
Direct
60.3%
Referral
4%
Social
3.3%
Paid
0.8%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~500

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
39 (8% of company)
Median Career Experience
7.5 years
Median Tenure
1.9 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
9