Account Director at Murphy O'Brien | New York, USA | $95K/yr – $115K/yr

Murphy O'Brien

Account Director

New York, USA (On-site)

$95K/yr – $115K/yrSenior Level6+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive media results and influencer-led campaigns for luxury PR with strong client relationship management.

Own media outreach and top-tier outlet relationships
Must-have: 6-8 years in professional PR with luxury travel focus
Standout: Lead influencer programs and integrated campaign planning

Job Description

Responsibilities

Drive and secure high-impact media results. Balance pitching regional and national print publications as well as broadcast outlets.
Read and watch media outlets important to our clients to uncover contacts and media opportunities
Know social media outlets and trends
Establish and maintain strong relationships with top-tier media and editorial decision makers
Drive influencer strategy, goals, tactics, and KPIs
Collaborate with the social lead to create an integrated campaign plan and strategy
Manage influencer partnerships and contracts
Identify key influencers and social trends to insert into overall campaign planning
Provide social media extension ideas as part of larger campaigns and brainstorms
Stay informed of key social media and platform updates

Requirements

6-8 years of professional PR experience
Luxury travel industry experience
General knowledge about best-pitching practices
Top outlets, trends, angles, and more
Proven track record of securing media placements

Preferred

Experience leading multiple accounts (8-10)
Mentoring junior team members

Benefits

Competitive salary
Full medical and dental
Vision
401K Plan with matching
Generous vacation policy
Lifestyle perks

Murphy O'Brien

Murphy O’Brien is a leading independent public relations and social media firm committed to delivering high-profile media coverage that makes a difference to our clients’ reputations and their bottom lines. Our services range from brand-defining media relations and social media campaigns to strategic partnerships, influencer programs and events. Serving industry leaders in the travel, hospitality, real estate, restaurant and lifestyle sectors, we are consistently lauded by The Los Angeles Business Journal, The Bulldog Reporter and PRNews for excellence in creativity and measurable results. Thanks to its supportive working environment and genial culture, along with generous employee benefits, Murphy O’Brien is not only one of the most successful public relations agencies of its size, but also a desirable place to work. Our team invests in the professional development of each employee, providing an environment that values mentorship and collaboration, and praises individuality and ingenuity. We hire, train and retain the best and brightest talent in the industry, and we consider every day an opportunity to celebrate our clients’ and our teammates’ success.

Founded in 1989

Beverly Hills, California, USA

56 employees (4 in marketing)

www.murphyobrien.com