bread & Butter PR

PR Senior Account Executive (NOLA)

New Orleans, LA (Hybrid)

$65K/yr – $75K/yrSenior Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive client outcomes as a Senior Account Executive at bread & Butter, owning day-to-day client needs and mentoring junior staff.

  • Must-have: 3-5 years of hospitality/travel PR with agency experience.
  • Demonstrates ability to secure meaningful national press placements.
  • Strong media relationships and detail-focused, collaborative approach.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • A Senior Account Executive for bread & Butter is responsible for managing and answering the needs of the client daily.
  • Senior Account Executives serve as representatives of the company and as liaisons between the company and the client.
  • Senior Account Executives oversee the work of Assistant Account Executives and Account Executives and report to the Account Supervisor or Director.
  • Available Opportunity: A Senior Account Executive for bread & Butter is responsible for managing and answering the needs of the client daily.

Requirements

  • 3-5 years of full-time, post-undergraduate experience in hospitality and/or travel PR, preferably with agency vs. in-house.
  • Enjoys crafting tailored, effective comprehensive media plans and pitches that are creative, thoughtful and help move clients toward their goals.
  • Possesses and knows how to build and maintain strong relationships with high-level regional and national print, online, and broadcast media important to clients.
  • A passion for cultivating talent and helping our teams grow.
  • Appreciates the art of dotting I’s and crossing T’s. The devil is in the details.
  • Leads teams by example, showcasing professionalism, punctuality and problem-solving while maintaining a sense of humor.
  • Has the ability to really dig deep into client goals to secure meaningful and impactful press placements that drive business and make B&B invaluable to our clients and to media.
  • Be the sounding board and resource for clients, leading the teams on calls, in meetings and knowing when to shift course to get back on track.
  • Love of a fast-paced environment and the satisfaction of a busy yet productive day.
  • Flexibility and a desire for endless possibilities. B&B is a dynamic, ever-evolving company that sees every color beyond black and white.
  • Wants to brainstorm, strategize and develop creative partnerships and alliances that keep us ahead of the curve.
  • Passion for networking, relationship building, helping with new business pitches, proposals and a general desire to win!
  • Excitement for growth, new ideas, new ways of doing things and a place you’re excited to call home. Say yes!

Preferred

  • Media junkie - there’s no such thing as reading/watching too much. Bonus points for pop culture acumen.

Benefits

  • Generous paid time off
  • Paid sick/personal time
  • Birthday off
  • Endless summer Fridays (half-days year 'round)
  • Flexible, hybrid schedule
  • Work from any b&B office when you're in town
  • Medical and dental + dependents
  • Extended benefits (vision, life, disability, EAP)
  • Generous maternity and family planning leave
  • 3% contribution to 401k regardless of participation
  • Cell phone reimbursement
  • New business bonuses
  • Employee referral bonus
  • Dogs welcome!
  • Weekly Wine Wednesdays (cheers with your local team!)
  • Robust training program
  • Mentorship program
  • Local love (yearly giveback initiative)