Who Are We:
Brian Communications is a strategic communications agency, led by Brian Tierney. With our expertise in strategic counsel and planning, dynamic branding and advertising, public relations, and robust crisis communications, we are at the forefront of innovative solutions in the industry. We are currently looking for a strategic Account Supervisor with 5-8 years experience and interest in healthcare, to join our team!
Role Location:
This role is full-time with a hybrid schedule, including two days a week in-office located in the heart of Center City, Philadelphia.
The Role:
- Manages day-to-day PR activities and client contact for select accounts with direction from senior leadership.
- Showcase a strong knowledge of media, consistently offering staff members thoughtful, strategic guidance on pitching efforts and ensure the team achieves media coverage goals
- Executes client-approved communications programs.
- Develops and track budgets.
- Oversees and executes national and local media relations strategies (print, broadcast, online).
- Integrates the use of social media to support client objectives with creative content.
- Supervises planning and execution of events for media or other client activities.
- Writes and edits media materials (news releases, media advisories, background materials, media messages and Q&A) as well as client presentations, speeches and by-line articles.
- May participate in crisis and issues management opportunities.
- Assists in the supervision and development of junior staff.
- Contributes to a positive work environment with a can-do attitude.
The ideal candidate is/has..
- Skilled in program development and execution of PR strategies.
- Healthcare Communication experience is a plus!
- Previous experience in leading teams and managing budgets.
- Proven track record of successful media relations coverage; proven experience in pitching business and consumer stories to various media outlets, including bloggers.
- Strong writing and editing skills; background in AP-style writing.
- Proven ability to multitask; strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong account project management skills.
- Experience with content creation, social media platforms and their use for audience engagement to support media strategy.
- Participate with agency leadership team in developing proposals for new business opportunities.
- The passion and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English, or a related field
- 5-8 years experience in agency public relations or a similar position
Perks:
- Hybrid work schedule: Two days in the office
- Health Benefits (Medical, Dental and Vision)
- 401k
- Amazing colleagues
- Comprehensive Parental Leave
- Employee recognition program (Bonusly)
- Various opportunities to enhance professional skills
- Active Employee Resource Groups (Wellness & DEI Committees)
- Generous PTO policy
- Ability to work remote for up to 2 weeks annually; all other weeks are hybrid
- Summer Fridays - Reduced hours on Fridays in the summer!
