Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Larson Communications is a strategic communications firm partnering with education reform organizations, public school systems, charter school networks and aligned nonprofits to improve education options and student outcomes. The Account Supervisor leads day-to-day client account performance, media relations strategy, proactive storytelling and team execution while securing sustained, high-impact media coverage.
Responsibilities
- Own day-to-day leadership for assigned clients, serving as the primary point of accountability for results, experience and momentum
- Lead media relations strategy and execution, driving a consistent cadence of high-impact placements across national, regional and cross-beat news outlets
- Develop and execute narrative arcs and storylines that generate sustained media coverage over time rather than one-off placements
- Identify and capitalize on timely opportunities including breaking news, trend stories and newsjacking moments aligned with client priorities
- Pitch reporters directly and regularly, securing placements in influential outlets including national publications and multi-syndicate platforms
- Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists across key beats including policy, politics, business and general news
- Provide strategic counsel and shape messaging that helps organizations tell compelling, relevant stories to priority audiences
- Track and evaluate media performance and narrative momentum to ensure coverage advances client strategy and goals
- Identify risks, misalignment or performance issues early and take corrective action to protect client value and team effectiveness
- Coordinate and direct the work of Account Executives and Associates, ensuring clarity of roles, strong execution and consistent quality
- Oversee and approve high-quality communications materials including press releases, pitches, fact sheets, talking points and presentations
- Support new business development through proposal contributions, pitch participation and relationship development
- Stay current on public relations trends and media dynamics, applying insights to strengthen strategy and execution
- Represent Larson Communications as a senior ambassador with professionalism, credibility and a team-first mindset
Skills
- 7–9 years of professional experience in public relations, communications or public policy with strong emphasis on media relations
- Demonstrated success pitching reporters and securing consistent, high-quality media placements across multiple outlets
- Proven track record of generating sustained media coverage through narrative arcs, proactive storytelling and timely opportunity identification
- Strong news judgment and ability to identify compelling story angles tied to current events and trends
- Experience building and maintaining productive relationships with journalists across multiple beats
- Demonstrated experience leading client accounts and providing strategic counsel
- Proven ability to mentor and manage junior team members while driving high-quality execution
- Ability to manage complexity, competing priorities and deadlines with strong judgment and accountability
- Exceptional writing and editing skills for media-facing communications
- Strong verbal communication skills and professional presence
- Bachelor's degree in journalism, public relations, communications, public policy or a related field
- Experience working in a public relations agency environment
- Experience securing placements in national or multi-syndicate publications
- Experience developing and executing proactive media strategies tied to long-term campaigns
- Experience pitching across multiple beats including policy, politics, business or general news
- Familiarity with media monitoring and analytics tools such as Muckrack or similar platforms
- Familiarity with tools such as Asana, Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, mental health and life insurance.
- 401(k) with matching contribution.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Flexible vacation and sick time.
- Paid company holidays.
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