Responsibilities

• Directs daily activities for designated national and international travel and lifestyle accounts, delegating tasks on a day-to day basis
• Promotes and maintains client satisfaction across the board, acting as the client point-person
• Concepts and executes fully integrated strategic communications plans
• Works with clients to uncover and satisfy business objectives, identifying opportunities to increase account growth and revenue
• Crafts public relations strategies, developing presentations and action timelines
• Manages account teams by effectively fostering teamwork, motivation and the production of polished client work
• Assists with overall agency management and organization
• Travels as needed for client initiatives or new business opportunities
• Spearheads new business decks and participates in presentations
• Understands and prioritizes the objectives of each client; anticipates needs in advance

Requirements

• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree, currently reside in the greater New York City area, and be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Minimum of 7 years travel & hospitality-related PR experience (agency and travel, lifestyle, and/or real estate preferred), with experience managing junior staff
• Must be diplomatic and of the highest integrity
• Maintains a strong track record in demonstrating creativity, with superior analytical, communication, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Must possess exceptional management and leadership proficiencies
• Has the ability to effectively multi-task /delegate assignments
• Has experience in organizing and hosting domestic and international media trips
• Has experience in organizing and hosting events (both large and small scale)
• Brings knowledge of current events, trade shows and trends, specifically relating to the hospitality industry
• Possesses the skill set and experience in order to play a fundamental role in creating proposals for potential clients, and securing new business and organic growth opportunities for the agency

Benefits

• The Agency offers competitive salaries, paid benefits, 401k, a supportive, fun office culture, a generous PTO package and additional perks.