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Raffetto Herman Strategic Communications · 1 month ago

Public Relations Account Supervisor

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$95K/yr - $120K/yr

5+ years exp

RH Strategic is a well-established public relations agency seeking a skilled Account Supervisor to lead public relations campaigns for clients in the technology sector. The role involves guiding client relationships, shaping communications strategies, and driving measurable results across various media channels.

Public Relations

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day management of at least two client accounts, including complex, multi-stream programs

Serve as a strategic lead across earned, owned, and digital workstreams, overseeing planning, execution, and integration

Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior client contacts, counseling them through proactive initiatives and sensitive challenges

Direct the development and implementation of public relations strategies aligned with client business objectives and measurable KPIs

Facilitate brainstorms and team discussions that generate fresh thinking and actionable ideas

Oversee media strategy, including message alignment, campaign execution and priority pitching efforts

Review and approve client-ready deliverables to ensure the quality, tone, and accuracy meet firm standards and client expectations

Lead client meetings and prepare team for strategic and strong representation

Manage account resources effectively, delegating responsibilities, pacing workloads, and monitoring profitability and scope

Provide high-level media relations counsel, including interview preparation, messaging strategy, and spokesperson coaching

Lead campaign reporting and translate media, engagement, and social performance insights into strategic recommendations

Mentor junior team members through collaborative work sessions; support the development of their voice, confidence, and media instincts

Lead advanced writing assignments, such as thought leadership content and op-eds, and oversee content from concept through final delivery

Serve as a quality control lead, ensuring workstreams stay on track, within scope, and aligned with client goals and firm standards

Coordinate with other account managers on team resourcing and special requests across the firm

Qualification

Public Relations StrategyB2B Technology ExperienceCampaign ManagementMedia RelationsWriting SkillsClient Relationship ManagementMentoring SkillsTeam Management

Required

5-7 years of PR or communications experience, including 3-4 years working in a PR agency, which should include time in the role of account manager

A meaningful understanding of the B2B technology environment and healthcare industry through previous client representation

Ability to devise public relations strategy to support program objectives, confidently present to clients, and convert strategies into campaign-level action

Strong writing and campaign management skills

Ability to study and absorb current account management status and hit the ground running in a team management and client-facing role

Ability to work in our Washington, D.C. office a minimum of three days per week

Established relationships with technology and/or healthcare reporters

Experience coaching others informally or formally

Interest in helping to grow the agency business