Basic Function: Studio Beauty are an award-winning PR Collective (PR Net winners of Beauty Agency of the Year 2024) of interdisciplinary global experts who craft brand storytelling, establish and elevate industry thought leaders and build brand communities.
We are looking for an established Senior Account Manager to support PR supergroup in overseeing and executing day to day communications efforts on behalf of Studio Beauty clients. Develop original, out-of-the-box ideas to promote brands and brand strategies with major focus on securing features across print, digital media, podcast, broadcast, and new media opportunities. Additionally, your job is to oversee and manage both the internal client teams and external client teams.
Essential duties:
- Media Relations Strategy and Execution: Lead creative and strategic planning initiatives to achieve client goals, leveraging strong press contacts in the beauty industry. Pitch stories, draft media materials, and secure high-level placements including business features, trend stories, and profiles.
- Overseeing Client Portfolio: Act as the final reviewer for client and press materials, ensuring quality and alignment with brand voice. Drive communication, thought leadership initiatives, and client engagement, while leading meetings and media briefings.
- Activation Management: Plan and execute client activations, managing budgets, timelines, and tactics. Deliver timely recaps showcasing KPIs.
- Influencer and Tastemaker Management: Develop influencer programs (paid and organic) to boost social awareness and revenue. Build relationships with influencers and maintain the Studio Beauty database.
- Managing Team Relationships: Directly manage and mentor junior and managerial staff, reviewing work and delegating tasks. Promote a positive, inclusive workplace and support professional development.
- Affiliate Management: Utilize affiliate platforms to assess strategic outlet rates and drive placements.
- Finance Management: Collaborate with leadership and accounting to ensure timely billing for client projects and vendor relationships.
Qualifications:
- At least 5 - 7 years of experience in beauty communications
- You must be based out of CA or NY.
- Bachelor's degree
- Passionate, engaged, self-motivated, strategic thinker with a proven ability to work well under pressure and autonomously in beauty communications
- Action-oriented, resourceful, and creative thinkerwho has a strong eye for detail
- Has excellent writing skillsand professional communication etiquette
- Has exceptional interpersonal skills
- Ability to multitask efficiently with strong organizational skills and able to manage multiple personalities is a must
- Ability to manage severalclients and meet their needs
- Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, and Google applications
- Familiarity with Muckrack is preferred