Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day client project work and produce quality client deliverables
• Provide tactical support for multiple clients’ accounts
• Identify and pursue business opportunities with existing clients; supports the tourism area of expertise in all efforts towards achieving new business KPIs.
• Develop strategic media angles for major outlets; enhance key relationships with major media contacts
• Build relationships with third-party influencers and internal business partners to meet client needs
• Develop and manage project budget; supervise billing, activity/status reports and timely completion of timesheets
• Support and execute communications campaigns, playing a key role in client account planning and strategy
• Develop media relations strategy, seeking high-level placements in print and broadcast media
• Maintain a keen understanding of industry trends affecting clients and make appropriate recommendations regarding communication strategy surrounding them
• Manage intense cycles of media inquiries as well as proactive relationships with key national and international media/influencers

Requirements

• BA or BS degree; graduate degree in business, communications, public relations, etc.
• Detailed knowledge of media relations from key trade publications to national outlets
• A minimum of three (3) years of work experience in professional services firm, journalism, public relations communications or related field
• Specific knowledge of the travel industry; experience working with travel and entertainment clients