Account Supervisor, Corporate Affairs

The Role:

BCW is looking for an Account Supervisor to join our Corporate Affairs team in NYC. This person will support the growth and performance of the firm by supporting large, integrated client teams across various workstreams and programs.

You will contribute to client strategy, and execute upon earned media relations campaigns, content development and other integrated internal/external efforts including executive visibility, thought leadership and sustainability. This is an opportunity to work across a variety of industry verticals, collaborating across multiple practice teams and geographies.

We’re looking for someone with:

If you’re solutions-oriented and earned-media savvy, BCW is a place where you’ll thrive.

And while there is no one kind of BCW person, everyone at BCW has something in common: A mindset, a way of responding to challenges with openness, curiosity and a commitment to learning. BCW will feed that drive by rewarding courageous tenacity and nurturing your dynamic career.

Perks of working at BCW:

• Paid time off for vacation, sick and personal days, as well as Summer Fridays. Our Flexible Holiday Policy includes 9 paid holidays inclusive of Juneteenth and World Mental Health Day, with the option to swap out a company holiday for another personally significant day. We also offer paid time off for voting, jury duty, bereavement and school leave. In addition, our offices are closed for Winter Break between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.
• 12 weeks paid Parental Leave to bond with your new child, also inclusive of adoption and foster care.
• Wellness benefits including healthcare, vision, dental and pet insurance, as well as free virtual or in-person counselling for mental health.
• 401K Savings and Investment Plans
• Commuter benefits using pre-tax dollars per month to pay for eligible commuting & parking expenses
• WPP Employee Discount Program based on client roster
• Career growth opportunities through continued education, training & development courses, and BCW’s Career Pathing program.
• Employee Resource Groups that provide our employees the platform to network, build key leadership skills, gain greater visibility and access to senior leadership, have an impact at BCW and the outside community and accelerate their careers.

What is the work?

• Assist in the development of earned media relations strategies across traditional and digital/social platforms
• Deliver media relations results to support campaign roll-outs and ensure message delivery in key markets across the US and abroad
• Build relationships with targeted influencers to push out messaging
• Play a lead role in mentoring developing junior teams
• Develop and grow senior level client relationships, acting as day-to-day point of contact
• Develop and/or edit key messages and media materials for corporate announcements or executives, including talking points, Q&As, news releases, etc. as needed (in coordination with team)
• Research and maintain media lists, keeping abreast of industry trends and corresponding opportunities for new perspectives.

Experience that contributes to your success:

• At least 4 years of previous public relations work experience, ideally from an agency environment
• Track record of developing proactive, positive story-telling for clients at the corporate level
• Demonstrated media relations success including strategy and successful/measurable outcomes
• A blended background in both account management and media relations
• Prior experience serving as a day-to-day account lead
• Advanced writing skills, ability to write for senior level management and audiences adapting tone and style
• Ability to manage complex relationships diplomatically and consultatively
• Ability to think innovatively; develop creative solutions and new programs
• Desire to work in a diverse and inclusive organization as an active participant in culture initiatives, training opportunities and employee resource groups

About BCW:

BCW is part of WPP’s global, multi-faceted, multi-talented creative engine, with access to countless opportunities to grow.

BCW’s commitment to moving people starts with our employees. You’ll find ways to ignite your growth while doing meaningful work for exceptional clients in an environment that prioritizes your success, compels collaboration and celebrates learning. We’re committed to moving our people forward in their careers and helping them grow as people and professionals.

We wholly believe that our diversity is our strength and feeds the creativity critical to success, so Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability (I.D.E.A.) are embedded into everything we do for our people, agency, clients and the communities we serve. We strongly encourage applications from talent across all dimensions of race/ethnicity and the LGBTQIA spectrum, differently abled and veteran communities.

For more information, visit bcw-global.com.

BCW is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EEO, AAE, MF/Disability/Vet, and we are proud of our diverse workforce.

Our organization participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.

In New York City, the base salary for this position at the time of this posting may range from $70,000 to $140,000. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including business needs, experience, level of responsibility and qualifications.

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