IT Public Relations is hiring : Account Executive -Travel & Hospitality PR in Sum

Account Executive - Travel & Hospitality PR

IT Public Relations (ITPR) is a global public relations agency based in New York City, and in Summit, NJ, specializing in luxury brands in travel, tourism, gastronomy, hospitality, wines, and spirits. The team at ITPR is energetic, dynamic, and multicultural, delivering creative solutions reflecting a passion for travel and luxury lifestyle. While our business is global, we are situated in the media capital of the world, staying at the forefront of print, broadcast, social, and digital media.

Role Description

We are looking for a charismatic Account Executive for our team with a proven track record and PR agency experience. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 2-3 years of previous experience working with luxury hospitality, travel, tourism, and wine and spirits brands, in-house or at a public relations agency.

The Senior Account Executive Responsibilities will be (but are not limited to) :

• Serve as client contact with the proven ability to manage and drive multiple client account programs and teams delivering strategic value
• Pro-actively pitch and secure maximum editorial opportunities; maintain press interest in clients through development of creative pitch angles
• Daily press interaction; utilize existing strong relationships with key editors across all channels via regular communication and media meetings
• Draft media and client materials as directed including press releases, bios, pitches, talking points, and media alerts
• Delegate duties and oversee the work of supporting team members (i.e. press materials, pitches, reports, etc.)
• Manage planning and execution of client events (i.e. staffing, production, invite outreach, budget, etc.)
• Multitask across multiple client accounts and projects under deadline, manage client timelines and budgets
• Ensure that key milestones and projects are reached and maintained
• Track industry trends and identify relevant opportunities for clients
• Plan, execute and attend press trips and all events onsite at client locations

Requirements

Benefits

Generous PTO policy

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

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