PR Account Executive / Senior Account Executive, Luxury Travel

Responsibilities

• Monitoring industry trends and client coverage
• Screening and fulfilling all media requests
• Writing pitch letters, press releases and client communiqués
• Assisting in planning and execution of events, press trips and media tours; escorting trips when required and acting as a professional representative of Brandman
• Assembling error-free weekly and/or monthly client status reports
• Drafting and executing personalized pitches for media to ensure a robust pipeline of media coverage for each account
• Maintain regular direct contact with clients and journalists
• Develop and maintain editorial/journalistic/media contacts, including in all new media
• Build understanding and knowledge of the clients’ businesses and their competitive environments
• Actively participate in/contribute to the development of client PR plans and projects, along with ongoing creative ideation

Requirements

• BA or BS in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism or related field preferred
• 3-5 years PR experience (agency and travel, lifestyle, and/or real estate preferred)
• Currently reside in the greater New York City area and be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and industry tools such as Muck Rack, CreatorIQ, etc.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, Keynote and Canva is a plus but not a requirement

Benefits

• competitive salaries
• paid benefits
• 401k
• a supportive, fun office culture
• additional perks including summer Fridays
• a generous PTO package