Account Executive - Destinations

Quinn PR•Miami, FL

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Interluxe Group is seeking an Account Executive to help shape the growing Destinations Division of its Strategic Communications team. The role contributes to integrated communications strategies that connect media and high-value audiences with destination clients, currently with a focus on Mexican states and regions. The Account Executive works within a team of 6–8 across a portfolio of destination accounts, collaborating with strategists, creatives, and data specialists to deliver effective campaigns. The position is based in Miami, Florida, or New York, New York, in a hybrid work arrangement, and may involve domestic and international travel for events, press trips, client meetings, and industry conferences. The role is suited to an organized, mindful, and innovative communicator who uses data and insights to inform creative work. The Account Executive supports client success and satisfaction through strategic communications, media relations, campaign execution, reporting, research, and day-to-day account management. The position also includes mentoring and supporting account coordinators and coordinating press-trip itineraries with destination tourism suppliers and clients.

Requirements

One to three years of experience in travel or lifestyle public relations.
Experience drafting and editing press materials and managing conversations with media and content creators.
Experience working on events and activations and/or managing FAM or press trips.
A growing portfolio of secured media coverage, including national, magazine, newspaper, broadcast, and digital placements.
Knowledge of the travel industry and relevant media, including industry-appropriate bloggers and content creators.
Proficiency with reporting platforms such as Muck Rack, Meltwater, and Tagger.
Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, multitasking work environment.
Flexibility and adaptability when plans and goals change.
Self-starter who contributes to a team and can work independently when needed.

Nice To Haves

Destination public relations experience.
Agency experience.
Proficiency or fluency in Spanish.

Responsibilities

Execute strategic communications strategies that support client objectives.
Maintain day-to-day client relationships through meetings, conference calls, agenda-building, reporting, and regular communication.
Develop creative story angles and media outreach angles to generate meaningful coverage for target audiences.
Draft press releases, pitches, media alerts, briefing materials, fact sheets, talking points, and other communications materials.
Cultivate relationships with journalists, editors, producers, influencers, and industry partners.
Secure proactive and reactive media coverage across national, regional, trade, broadcast, and digital outlets.
Identify timely newsjacking opportunities and emerging industry trends.
Assist with campaign development, partnerships, media events, and brand activations.
Support executive visibility initiatives, including speaking opportunities, awards, and leadership events.
Monitor, measure, and report media activity and results while tracking account progress against goals.
Mentor and support account coordinators, providing guidance on day-to-day work.
Conduct client, competitor, and industry research to inform strategy.
Stay current on luxury travel, hospitality, lifestyle, and media trends.
Handle day-to-day account needs, proactively identify solutions, and escalate larger issues to team leadership when appropriate.
Work with destination tourism product suppliers and clients to assemble press-trip itineraries.
Travel domestically and internationally as needed to support events, press trips, client meetings, and industry conferences.