Account Executive, Travel, Lifestyle & Consumer

BPCM • New York, NY

139d • $55,000 - $65,000

About The Position

We are currently seeking a full-time Account Executive to join our Travel, Lifestyle & Consumer division, working across a portfolio of premier luxury travel, automotive (with a lifestyle focus), and consumer clients. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team of passionate brand builders, media experts, and cultural storytellers. As an Account Executive, you will be responsible for developing and executing strategic communications programs that elevate brand visibility, build and maintain media and influencer relationships, and support business growth for high-profile clients in the luxury travel, hospitality, lifestyle, and consumer sectors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or a related field
• 3–5 years of public relations agency experience, ideally with clients in luxury travel, hospitality, or spirits
• Established media contacts across luxury travel, lifestyle, food & beverage, and culture verticals
• Excellent writing and editing skills, with a strong ability to craft tailored and impactful pitches
• Strategic thinker with proven experience developing and executing integrated PR plans
• Polished client communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple accounts and deadlines
• Working knowledge of industry tools such as Cision, Meltwater, and Launchmetrics preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and presentation tools (especially PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

• Serve as day-to-day lead on client accounts, managing communications, timelines, deliverables, and reporting
• Craft compelling press releases, pitches, messaging documents, and briefing materials
• Pitch and secure high-impact media placements across top-tier travel, lifestyle, and wine & spirits outlets
• Develop and execute strategic PR plans aligned with client objectives and seasonal priorities
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with editors, writers, influencers, and tastemakers
• Lead and support the planning and execution of media and influencer events, including venue scouting, vendor management, guest list curation, and on-site support
• Oversee and mentor junior team members and interns, ensuring timely and effective execution of deliverables
• Contribute to new business efforts through research, proposal writing, and pitch participation
• Monitor industry news, competitor activity, and media trends to inform strategy and deliver proactive counsel to clients

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
• 401k and additional supplementary benefits
• WFH Stipend
• Summer Fridays
• Generous PTO policy with a 2-week holiday break in December

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees