Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Midnight Dawn is an independent public relations and communications agency working across sports, entertainment and culture. The Account Supervisor will lead client accounts, develop and execute strategic publicity campaigns, manage media relations, counsel clients, oversee communications materials, and mentor junior team members.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a day-to-day lead across a portfolio of sports, entertainment and brand clients, managing client communication, priorities and ongoing account strategy
- Develop and execute strategic communications and publicity campaigns tied to major announcements, launches, partnerships, events and cultural moments
- Lead proactive national, regional and local media relations efforts across sports, entertainment, business, lifestyle, culture and trade media
- Identify compelling stories, cultural opportunities and timely angles that advance client objectives
- Develop creative and highly targeted media pitches and lead outreach to secure meaningful earned media opportunities
- Build and maintain strong relationships with reporters, editors, producers, bookers, podcast teams and other key members of the media
- Draft and edit high-quality communications materials including press releases, media pitches, key messaging, talking points, statements, Q&As, media briefing documents and award submissions
- Prepare athletes, talent, executives and other spokespeople for media interviews and high-profile public moments
- Provide strategic counsel to clients and senior agency leadership on media opportunities, emerging narratives and potential issues
- Manage incoming media requests from initial inquiry through execution, including interview coordination, preparation and on-site or remote media support
- Lead client calls and internal account meetings, ensuring teams are aligned on priorities, next steps and deadlines
- Collaborate with the broader Midnight Dawn team to develop creative ideas and integrated communications strategies that move beyond traditional publicity
- Manage and mentor junior team members, providing clear direction, thoughtful feedback and opportunities for professional growth
- Review account materials and team deliverables to ensure all work meets Midnight Dawn's standards for strategy, writing and attention to detail
- Support new business opportunities, including research, strategic ideation and the development of agency proposals and presentations
- Help identify and source new business opportunities for Midnight Dawn, including researching prospective clients, contributing strategic ideas along with participating in new business pitches alongside the senior team
- Stay deeply informed on the sports, entertainment and media landscape, identifying opportunities and conversations relevant to our clients
Skills
- • You have meaningful experience working across sports and/or entertainment
- • You have strong, established relationships with media and a proven ability to secure impactful earned coverage
- • You are an exceptional writer and editor who can adapt tone and messaging across athletes, talent, executives, brands and organizations
- • You understand what makes a strong story and can quickly identify the most compelling angle
- • You are comfortable directly counseling clients and communicating with senior executives, talent and high-profile individuals
- • You are proactive and do not wait to be told what the next opportunity is
- • You thrive in a fast-moving environment and can successfully manage multiple accounts, deadlines and priorities
- • You are highly organized and detail-oriented but understand how individual tactics ladder up to a larger communications strategy
- • You are collaborative, low ego and willing to jump in wherever needed
- • You are intellectually curious and genuinely consume sports, entertainment, business and cultural media
- • You understand that strong media relationships are built through credibility, trust and knowing what makes a story relevant to a specific reporter
- • You are comfortable working remotely while remaining highly communicative and connected to a collaborative team
- • Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The company does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of work visas
- • One is a fully remote position for a candidate based in the Los Angeles area and the second is a hybrid position based in New York City
- • While Midnight Dawn operates remotely, the role will require in-person attendance at client meetings, media opportunities, events and other industry moments in Los Angeles as needed
- Some domestic and international travel may be required
- • You have 8+ years of public relations or strategic communications experience, ideally within an agency environment
- • Experience working directly with athletes, talent or high-profile executives
- • Experience supporting major sports moments, entertainment launches, red carpets, press tours or live events
- • Strong relationships across sports, entertainment, business and culture media
- • Experience with issues management or sensitive communications
- • Knowledge of the broader sports business landscape, including athlete-led businesses, media, consumer brands and entertainment
Benefits
- Health Care (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Paid Time Off and Company Paid Holidays
- Summer Fridays
- Annual Technology Stipend
- 401K Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Paid Parental Leave
- Commuter Benefits
- A fully remote position for a candidate based in the Los Angeles area
- A hybrid position based in New York City
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