Senior Account Executive Job in New York 10010, New York US
PR Travel Hospitality – Senior Account Executive
Seeking big fish to feed in small pond (i.e., well respected full service marketing communications boutique agency). We have exciting clients and a great staff comprised of dynamic, focused and creative people who bring diverse talents to the table. We’re looking to add a savvy travel/hospitality PR specialist to our growing department to manage a variety of domestic and international accounts. Candidate for this newly created position should be a highly motivated, self-assured team player who has strong client management and media relations skills, and is an outstanding strategic thinker.
Duties will involve day-to-day client contact, story research, writing press releases and media pitches, developing packages/promotions, arranging interviews, coordinating and hosting press trips and executing marketing partnerships.
We don’t believe in micro managing, just a results-oriented focus on the “big picture.” We offer room for growth, the chance to make a visible difference with your valued contributions, and bagels and cream cheese every Friday morning.
Requirements:
5+ years PR/communications experience with direct travel and lifestyle client experience
Strong travel/hospitality/lifestyle print, broadcast and blog media contacts
Sharp pitching skills
Proficient writer
Self-starter
Organized
Superior people skills
Problem solver
Savvy client counsel
Creative thinker
Has social media experience
Enjoys mentoring others
Fluent in Spanish not required, but a plus
Good sense of humor and a love for travel a must!
Spring O’Brien is a boutique full-service agency offering clients a range of services including public relations, social media and online marketing. Located in the Flatiron district of NYC, the agency has built a stellar reputation for its travel and destination marketing expertise.
Please email your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest in this position, plus salary requirements, to Lauren Kaufman at laurenk@spring-obrien.com.