Peppercomm, a Ruder Finn Group Company, is seeking an Account Supervisor (AS) to join our growing team! The AS must be news obsessed, trend focused, always curious, entrepreneurially minded, data-driven, and above all, a superb listener. This person should strive to exceed client expectations and deliver exceptional value as a trusted partner evidenced by client feedback and account growth.
In this role, the AS will lead client relationships and team operations while delivering strong communications results across our financial services, B2B and consumer portfolio.
This hybrid position is based in New York City, with two in-office days required per week.
About Peppercomm
Peppercomm, a Ruder Finn company, is an award-winning, strategic, integrated communications and marketing agency headquartered in New York City with offices in San Francisco and London. With 30 years of expertise serving blue-chip and breakout clients, the firm has made a science of communication combining wit and wisdom with proven public relations discipline and innovative offerings to break through, build deeper connections, and ensure our clients' success.Peppercomm has received numerous accolades throughout its history, most recently being named one of the Top 10 Crain’s Best Places to Work in NYC 2024, the PRNews Agency Elite 100, and PR Daily’s Top Agencies, as well as campaign awards from the PR Daily Awards (Thought Leadership Communications), Provoke SABRE Awards (Integrated Campaign), PRNews Platinum PR Awards (Media Relations), and the Bulldog PR Awards (Media Relations), among others. For more information, visit www.peppercomm.com.
Responsibilities
Serve as the day-to-day strategic lead for multiple client accounts, providing senior-level counsel, proactive recommendations, and insights that drive measurable results.
Lead and mentor account teams, ensuring strong communication, collaboration, and professional growth.
Oversee and execute earned media efforts building relationships with key media, driving proactive outreach, and securing impactful coverage in trade and top-tier outlets.
Guide the creation of strategic content including press materials, messaging documents, executive communications, and bylined articles.
Provide creative input and strategic direction on campaigns, content, and media opportunities.
Demonstrate a deep understanding of clients’ businesses, industries, and competitors to anticipate needs and deliver forward-thinking ideas.
Write long-form content, including thought leadership articles, bylines, and executive communications
Manage client calendars, deadlines, and deliverables effectively
Understand the value of PR to your clients’ businesses and how to achieve valuable results across your clients’ programming
Requirements
5+ years of experience in public relations or communications (agency experience preferred).
Experience managing client relationships and mentoring team members.
Expertise working with financial services and/or B2B clients.
Strong and reliable media relationships across relevant sectors.
Excellent writing, editing, and presentation skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
A strategic, solution-oriented mindset with strong analytical skills.
A proactive attitude, team-player mentality, and a great sense of humor
Benefits and More
Health, Dental, Vision, company paid Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, transit benefits, as well as 401k (match) plan.
Monthly allowance for cell phone, office equipment, etc.
Annual Wellbeing Stipend
Generous time off policy
Paid maternity/paternity leave
Hybrid work model
The anticipated salary range for this position, at the time of posting, is $75,000 – $100,000. The salary of the applicant selected for this role will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, education, internal equity, geography, relevant years of experience, certifications, skills, abilities of the selected applicant, and other job-related qualifications. In addition, a range of medical, dental, vision, disability, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and/or other benefits also are available by the company.
Peppercomm provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Peppercomm will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Peppercomm believes that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
Ruder Finn provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Ruder Finn will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Ruder Finn believes that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.