We are seeking an influential Public Relations Account Supervisor (Senior Consultant) to join our dedicated team at Wachsman in Washington DC.
Growing your career as a Full Time Public Relations Account Supervisor (Senior Consultant) is an awesome opportunity to develop indispensable skills.
If you are strong in communication, teamwork and have the right passion for the job, then apply for the position of Public Relations Account Supervisor (Senior Consultant) at Wachsman today!
Founded in 2015, Wachsman is a leading global strategy and communications firm advising the next generation of companies in Web3, disruptive technologies, fintech and venture capital. With regional headquarters in New York, Dublin, and Singapore, and additional offices in London, Geneva, Los Angeles, and Washington, DC, Wachsman has solidified its position as a trusted advisor to some of the most innovative companies around the world.
At Wachsman, we focus on helping businesses establish and defend their industry position, seize opportunities, overcome challenges, and achieve sustainable commercial success in fast-moving and complex marketplaces. We offer clients a unique blend of advisory services across public relations and strategic communications, business strategy and consulting, digital marketing and events, regulation, and public policy.
Wachsman is now seeking a talented Account Supervisor, known internally and to clients as Senior Consultant, for immediate hire.
This is a fully remote role and we are open to candidates located anywhere in the United States. Wachsman has an office in New York City for those who are interested in a hybrid model.
Duties:
Supporting the management of day-to-day client activities, projects, and deliverables. Partnering with account leads to develop and implement communications strategies for clients. Managing daily internal & external communications across accounts. Responding to challenging, technical inquiries from clients, press, and external organizations. Ensuring all inbound requests and questions are handled promptly and professionally. Fostering new and significant industry contacts, while maintaining relationships with key media. Demonstrating commitment to industry, agency, and clients by mastering industry knowledge and understanding clients' businesses. Identifying opportunities to grow existing accounts and supporting cross-functional collaboration. Managing and mentoring junior staff members (Consultants, Associates, Executives, and Interns). Delegating and overseeing the work of direct reports, and identifying opportunities for professional development. Supporting the leadership team in the growth of the business. Skills & Requirements:
Bachelor's degree required. Minimum 5 years of relevant experience conducting media relations, strategy, and account management, at increasing levels of responsibility. PR agency experience required. Track record of proactively pitching and securing media coverage across a variety of mediums, with a focus on strategic media relations. Experience working with clients in financial technology, B2B technology, or other similar industries strongly preferred. Must be able to understand the technology and business media landscape inside and out. Ability to communicate clearly and transfer complex information in a concise and clear form. Demonstrated ability to handle and tactfully manage stressful situations with tight deadlines. Proven track record of prioritizing, planning, and delegating effectively across multiple accounts and teams. Experience managing junior team members, and supporting them in career progression. Ability to maintain a high level of social, organizational, and professional standards in job-related activities. Exceptional interpersonal skills; developing rapport with clients, building and maintaining strong working relationships. Professional, client-ready demeanor and presence in all communications and interactions (video, email/slack, in-person if applicable). Strong written and verbal communication skills with impeccable attention to detail. Proactive problem-solving & solutions-oriented. Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced team environment. Demonstrating autonomy over assigned work while working towards goals shared by the team. Crisis communications experience is a plus. Experience working within the crypto/blockchain/Web3 industry is a plus! Powered by JazzHR
Benefits of working as a Public Relations Account Supervisor (Senior Consultant) in Washington DC:
? Opportunity to Make a Difference
? Room for Advancement
? Competitive salary
