About this Account Supervisor role at Fitt Talent Partners
Fitt Talent Partners is a specialized recruitment firm for top health and wellness companies.
We’re filling this role for AIIR, a communications and experiential agency that helps health, wellness, fitness, and performance brands sharpen their story, build credibility, earn trust, and accelerate growth through strategic communications, media relations, creator partnerships, brand activations, and performance marketing.
AIIR is seeking an Account Supervisor to join its New York team. This role will lead the development and execution of media relations strategies across a growing portfolio of health, wellness, fitness, and performance brands. The Account Supervisor will work closely with agency leadership and client teams, serving as the primary day-to-day client contact while driving media outreach, storytelling, strategic counsel, team mentorship, reporting, events, and overall account management.
ESSENTIALS:
5-8 years of experience in public relations, media relations, or corporate communications (agency, in-house, or a combination)
Proven track record serving as primary client contact and leading day-to-day account strategy
Experience managing and mentoring junior team members
Strong writer capable of producing press releases, pitches, and client reports with minimal edits
Big-picture thinker who can connect PR results to client business and sales goals
Sharp media relations instincts, with established relationships across journalists, editors, and social media influencers
Entrenched in health, wellness, fitness, and performance (athletes and enthusiasts strongly encouraged to apply!) and consumer new media (especially Substack and Podcasts)
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Client Counsel
Serve as the main day-to-day contact for clients
Lead client meetings and proactively pitch new PR strategies
Provide senior-level counsel and strategic recommendations to strengthen client relationships
Team Leadership
Manage and mentor Junior Account Executives and other junior staff
Review team writing and deliverables, providing feedback to elevate quality
Teach and reinforce core PR skills, fostering professional growth across the team
Media Strategy
Secure high-quality earned media coverage across print, digital, and broadcast outlets
Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, editors, and social media influencers
Develop proactive story angles and identify new media opportunities
Account Management
Track team performance across client accounts
Monitor scopes and flag risks to account leadership
Crisis and Problem Solving
Help clients navigate sudden PR issues or negative press
Provide steady, solutions-oriented counsel under pressure
Event Support and Guest Curation
Support client events (launches, activations, etc.) by identifying and inviting the right mix of media, creators, and industry contacts
Manage RSVPs and guest list to ensure the room reflects the brand’s target audience
SKILLS AND SYSTEMS:
Asana, Google Suite, Notion, and Slack
MuckRack
Associated Press Stylebook