BODEN, an award-winning, independent, and minority-owned Hispanic communications powerhouse making an impact for brands embracing the changing face of culture, is looking for a Senior Manager (Senior Supervisor) to join our team.
BODEN helps brands future-proof their businesses as multicultural storytelling takes greater prominence, cultural lines blur, and authentic narratives that reflect the Hispanic community are more relevant to mainstream audiences than ever before. This approach has drawn the attention of some of the most iconic brands in the world. We are proud to have been named a 3-times 2023 Agency of the Year and one of Ragan's and PRWeek's Best Places to Work, a testament to our unique, inclusive, and culturally rich environment that celebrates everyone’s diverse perspectives.
The Senior Manager leads sizeable client relations and communications. This passionate professional will be responsible for leading successful campaigns and securing business results with a detail-oriented project management process. In addition to account management, the SM is pivotal to the organization: contributing to new business development, business management, and team management.
THE ROLE
- Manages accounts assigned and provides the highest level of client service while directing/coaching teams. Leads client day-to-day.
- Supports the SVP in developing, growing, and sustaining long-term relationships with senior-level clients and key media
- Oversees success of client programming, including campaigns, activations, and partnerships, providing strategy, council, and direction as needed
- Works with members of the insights and creative team as well as the account team to develop strategic communications plans and comprehensive campaigns
- Supports the strategic communications planning process and leads the development of implementable ideas
- Ensures deadline and budget adherence, setting client expectations for the team; accountable for client satisfaction of all projects managed
- Demonstrates the ability to effectively manage projects to maintain profitability and revenue targets
- Supports the SVP with effective resource allocation
- Inspires, manages, evaluates, develops, and mentors employees
- Oversees award submission processes, including research, gathering of materials, drafting, and editing of submissions
Desired Skills and Experience
- 7+ years of work experience in public relations/communications firms
- Strong media relations expertise
- A developed sense of the new media landscape
- Exceptional client management skills, capable of building relationships with day-to-day clients and senior leaders
- Team leadership, capable of inspiring, motivating, and developing team members
- Exceptional presentation skills. Speaks concisely, can answer questions with great confidence, and can lead strategic conversations with clients
- Polished communication (written and verbal) skills - both in English and in Spanish
- Experience in the US Hispanic market preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Business, or a related field
BODEN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
