PR Senior Account Executive (CHS)

Charleston, SC (Hybrid)

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

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive client-facing PR leadership in hospitality and travel, overseeing a small team and delivering targeted media placements.

  • Own day-to-day client liaison and oversee junior account staff to ensure seamless service.
  • 3–5 years in hospitality/travel PR, preferably agency experience.
  • Strong media relationships and talent development focus as standout signals.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Available Opportunity:\nA 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.
  • Working Conditions\nOn the whole, this is a hybrid, office-based role. A Senior Account Executive will spend time in meetings and briefings. Occasional travel might be required for client visits and planning. This position is considered sedentary to light work, and employees are not required to lift or move heavy objects. Although a Senior Account Executive's commitment will tend to be standard office hours, deadlines or the demands of a client may see the executive's working nights or weekends to ensure continued success. Must be authorized to work in the US.

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. How can we be better?
  • Appreciates the art of dotting I’s and crossing T’s. The devil is in the details.
  • Media junkie - there’s no such thing as reading/watching too much. Bonus points for pop culture acumen.
  • 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.

Preferred

  • Bonus points for pop culture acumen.

Benefits

  • Generous paid time off
  • Paid sick/personal time
  • Birthday off (because who wants to work on their special day!)
  • Endless summer Fridays (half-days year 'round baby)
  • 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
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bread & Butter

bread & Butter is a full-service digital marketing, public relations, social media and creative agency with a fondness for all things food, drink and travel. We are a collaborative group of dreamers and do-ers. And we are the people in your neighborhood. We combine intimate local knowledge with an extensive national network to craft clever and multidisciplinary communications campaigns tailored to your unique needs. We only partner with inventive businesses that continually challenge us to think big, but act small.

Founded in 2007
Los Angeles, California, USA
486 employees (58 in marketing)