PR Travel Account Director (LA)

Culver City, CA (Hybrid)

$85K/yr – $100K/yrSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 11 days ago

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Job Summary

Own and coordinate strategic thinking, account management, client counsel, partnership development, and team oversight, shaping office dynamics and mentoring teammates while contributing to new business pitches.

Own strategy and client counsel
Lead partnerships and team oversight
Support new business pitches

Job Description

Responsibilities

The primary focuses of this position are: strategic thinking, account management, client counsel, partnership development and team oversight.
The Account Director is an integral member of our management team, helping shape our office dynamic, mentoring junior teammates and participating in new business pitches.

Requirements

BA/BS college degree in communications or journalism and 5-8 years PR/related experience with direct travel and lifestyle client background preferred
A personal network of high-level print, digital and broadcast media contacts and the know-how to engage them
Strong mentorship and coaching skills
Proficient editing
Self-starting and hands-on
Organized and thoughtful
Superior people management and presentation skills
Problem solving techniques
Savvy client counsel
Creative and critical thinking skills

Benefits

Medical insurance, Vision insurance, Dental insurance, 401(k), Commuter benefits
hybrid telework policy
half-day Summer Fridays and closing the week between Christmas and New Year’s
the more business trips you take, the more Road Warrior benefits you’ll receive to unlock upgrades, lounge passes and more

MMGY PR

Every day, we collaborate with our clients to share their stories from a unique perspective. As marketers specializing solely in travel, tourism and hospitality, we help put brands on the map and navigate their narratives through innovative thinking, creativity and strategy. Launched in 1981, with more than 50 team members today across the U.S., we are the North American PR division of MMGY, specializing in public relations, social media and experiential marketing. Our boutique services and integrated approach are rooted in a long-standing history of building relationships, uncovering emerging trends and developing creative solutions to tell client stories. Go Places With Us! Visit https://jobs.jobvite.com/mmgyglobal-careers/jobs/ to see our current job openings and start a chat with us.

Founded in 1987

New York, New York, USA

49 employees (9 in marketing)

www.mmgy.com/services/public-relations