Account Executive

Quinn PR • Los Angeles, CA

20h • Hybrid

About The Position

We are currently looking for an Account Executive to join our Los Angeles team!

Requirements

• Based in Southern California
• Ability to work in El Segundo 2-3 times per month
• BA or BS in Communications, Public Relations, or related field
• Minimum two-year related experience in travel, hospitality, residential real estate and/or luxury lifestyle PR preferred
• Possess knowledge working with national travel, residential real estate and lifestyle media
• Proactive, deadline-oriented, 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 style2
• Proficiency using Muck Rack, Google Analytics, Microsoft applications, news wire services and server applications such as SharePoint

Nice To Haves

• Agency experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Regularly draft pitches, press releases, blog posts 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 and residential real estate and luxury lifestyle verticals
• Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for media
• Maintain client relations through meetings, conference calls, events, and general contact
• Manage daily administrative activities on accounts, including but not limited to reactive pitches, media database maintenance, and list building, reporting, media monitoring, clip emails, media stay briefs, etc.
• 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 travel, residential real estate and luxury lifestyle industries
• Assist with organizing and attending media events when needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level