Public Relations Account Supervisor

Location:

New York (hybrid working, 3 days in office each week)

Contract Type:
Permanent, full-time (Monday-Friday)

Bacchus is an independent, female-founded, global communications agency. For over 25 years, Bacchus has built brands at the intersection of culture and commerce: igniting conversations, focusing the spotlight and creating legacy. Operating from an international network across 7 global locations (London, New York, Miami, Los Angeles, Dubai, Riyadh, Doha), Bacchus delivers a new standard of excellence for clients at the forefront of luxury and innovation.

We are thrilled to present an exciting opportunity for a talented PR Account Manager to join our New York team, working across a portfolio of luxury clients. This fast-paced role involves managing client accounts, building strong client relationships, securing standout media coverage, and overseeing the delivery of day-to-day PR activities. The account focus will be in the travel, hospitality, and design sectors, offering the chance to work with high-profile luxury brands in these dynamic industries.

You will also be responsible for guiding and supporting junior team members to ensure the smooth running of accounts.

• Strong network of national and regional media contacts; ability to pitch and secure quality coverage
• Confident in managing client communications, expectations, and strategic planning
• Able to oversee the day-to-day running of accounts, manage timelines, and deliver results against client KPIs
• Experience guiding and supporting junior team members; ability to delegate effectively and mentor others
• Excellent writing skills for press releases, pitches, reports, and social media content
• Experience working in a fast-paced communications agency in a PR role

Public & Influencer Relations

• Build and maintain strong media and influencer relationships through regular communication and meetings
• Identify media, influencer and client opportunities through research and industry awareness
• Manage and maintain accurate media and influencer databases
• Meet monthly KPIs for journalists, and industry meetings
• Write high-quality press releases, pitches, strategies and proposals for sign-off
• Manage larger client projects, campaigns and KPIs effectively
• Proactively research forthcoming features, trends and creative angles
• Maintain awards calendars and share deadline updates
• Stay up to date with relevant publications and media opportunities

• Act as a client-facing, day-to-day contact with VP support
• Build strong client relationships through regular communication and meetings
• Lead and support client meetings, calls and campaign delivery
• Ensure monthly reports are completed to a high standard and sent on time
• Secure agreed monthly coverage targets and manage campaign budgets
• Approve and oversee timely coverage updates sent to clients
• Support problem-solving, issue resolution and client satisfaction
• Communicate clearly and regularly with the Account Lead
• Support planning, strategy and performance discussions
• Manage workloads, deadlines and KPI delivery across the team
• Lead team meetings and assist with task and deadline tracking
• Delegate tasks effectively and support junior team development
• Monitor performance, provide feedback and demonstrate leadership skills

• Contribute to pitches and proposals
• Support creative development and research for new opportunities
• Extra time off during the Christmas period
• We give you one additional day of PTO entitlement per year served, capped at five days
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• 10% commission on any fees introduced to the company
• Private Health insurance, including dental, medical and vision cover