Account Executive

Quinn PR • New York, NY

28d

About The Position

We are currently looking for an Account Executive to join our team! This is an associate level position.

Requirements

• Located in commutable distance to New York City
• Ability to travel for work when needed
• BA or BS in related field
• Minimum two-year related experience in travel, F&B, hospitality, and/or luxury lifestyle PR
• Possess knowledge working with regional South Florida and national media
• Possess knowledge working with national F&B and travel media
• Proactive and highly motivated with strong attention to detail
• Effective organizational and project management skills
• Proven ability to work well under pressure with tight deadlines
• Able to collaborate and work within a team environment
• Ability to efficiently manage multiple project deadlines across various clients
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in AP style
• Proficiency using Muck Rack, Cision, Google Analytics, MS applications, news wire services and server applications such as SharePoint
• Working knowledge of social media networks (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.)

Nice To Haves

• Fluent Spanish speaker preferred
• Agency experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Regularly draft pitches, press releases, and media kit collateral
• Secure consistent and quality media placements through proactive and reactive pitching
• Support planning for social media strategies and influencer campaigns
• Secure and share quality media leads with greater agency
• Develop and maintain strong media relationships with journalists and social media influencers, especially in the travel, wellness, food, wine, and spirits, and lifestyle verticals
• Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for media and clients
• Maintain client relations through meetings, conference calls, events and general contact
• Manage daily administrative activities on accounts including but not limited to media database maintenance and list building, reporting, media monitoring, clip emails, media stay briefs, etc.
• Align clients with like-minded brands for media and revenue-driving collaborations
• Display clear understanding of client expectations and goals
• Prepare and present meeting agendas, notes and reports
• Assist with developing first drafts of strategic, creative and integrated PR initiatives
• Consume local and national news on a daily basis and stay up to speed on current news and trends, especially with the wine/spirits, travel and wellness industries
• Assist with organizing and attending media events when needed
• Perform in-depth research and analysis of clients (audits)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees