Account Supervisor – Real Estate & Public Affairs Team

The DKC Public Affairs team covers a broad range of issue areas including public policy, real estate, the arts/design, non-profit/foundations, and corporate social responsibility. The nature of the work provides a dynamic environment where members of the team are asked to adapt quickly to a changing media landscape while working with reporters on a number of beats. No two days are the same, and we like it that way.

The team is energetic, hardworking, and collaborative. We work closely with DKC’s other groups, including Sports, Health Care, Corporate, Entertainment, Hospitality, Data/Analytics, and our creative shop, Hangar
4. We value self-starters with a curious mind and a good sense of humor, who hold client service in the highest regard.

$75,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr

• Serve as main point of contact for Public Affairs clients
• Manage account teams, divide responsibilities, and enforce deadlines
• Research and draft communications materials, including briefing memoranda, media statements, communications plans, new business proposals, and talking points, among others
• Conduct high-level media outreach; secure impactful coverage across print, online, and broadcast media

• 5+ years’ of relevant work experience. (Agency experience preferred.)
• Experience working with real estate clients
• Proven success in developing and executing strategic communications programs with media relations at the core
• Deep relationships with reporters/editors at national and local outlets
• Track record of identifying, cultivating, and winning new business
• Strong management skills, including the ability to manage a team spread across multiple satellite offices
• Passion for storytelling and experience shaping brands through the media
• Excellent writing skills
• Relentless attention to detail and proven ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, bringing a sense of urgency to the task at hand
• Commitment to delivering outstanding client service, providing both strategic counsel and hands-on results
• Ability to think both analytically and creatively
• Expertise in navigating challenging situations, including crisis communications, in partnership with senior executives
• Entrepreneurial spirit and desire to be a part of team

At DKC, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our agency. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

The base salary for this position at the time of this posting may range from $75,000 to around $95,000. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including business needs, experience, level of responsibility, and qualifications.

• Seniority level
• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Public Relations

• Public Relations and Communications Services