Account Executive, Maverick Travel Public Relations

Finn Partners•New York, NY

7d•$63,000 - $67,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Account Executive - Maverick Travel Public Relations Maverick Creative, a Finn Partners company, is looking for a smart, savvy and driven Account Executive to join our growing team. We are a NYC-based, full-service creative communications agency specializing in travel and lifestyle communications, social media and content creation. We’re a passionate, talented group of go-getters who pride ourselves on a razor-sharp awareness of trends and what’s next. Our clients are (humble brag) the best in the travel biz, if we do say so ourselves, and include Thompson Hotels, Park Hyatt, Arlo Hotels, Rocco Forte Hotels, RVshare, and others. We are a welcoming and diverse group who prize creativity, respect, kindness, attention to detail, and a positive disposition above all else. Now that we’ve (hopefully) sold you on us, let’s get to the role. Our ideal AE candidate thrives in tackling new challenges every day, has 2-3 years of prior public relations work experience and a proven track record for securing media placements for clients in consumer outlets (feel free to brag!). Travel or hospitality PR experience is a bonus but not required. The AE has exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, is highly organized, has a proactive take-initiative attitude, and can manage public relations workloads effectively across a variety of client accounts. Utilizing their media relations experience and connections, along with social media experience (ideally), some of the key duties of an AE include, but are not limited to: supporting media relations activity for client accounts, securing earned media, developing and overseeing monthly reports, maintaining client lists, contributing to PR plans and strategies, and brainstorming creative programming and pitches. In this role, work travel and a valid passport are required! As an AE, you will be a key member of our highly motivated, skilled, collaborative, and creative team engaged in a range of assignments spanning hotel and brand launches, thought leadership, social media and stakeholder engagement. This role is based in our New York office; NYC metropolitan area qualified residents seeking in-office or WFH schedules are desired. WFH qualified applicants residing in the USA Eastern, USA Central time or USA Pacific time zones will also be considered for this position.

Requirements

2-3 years prior experience working in a public relations role; travel or hospitality PR experience is a bonus, but not required
Bachelor’s degree
Experience working with traditional and new media, social media and digital campaigns
Proven experience in pitching and securing stories in top-tier consumer media outlets – including travel, lifestyle, consumer business titles
Experience in writing and managing client programs and reports
Strong project management and client relationship skills
Excellent oral and written communications skills (includes presentation skills, editing skills, and strong attention to detail)
Experience working withCision, Muckrack and other measurement platforms

Nice To Haves

Travel or hospitality PR experience is a bonus but not required.

Responsibilities

Serve as a point of contact for clients and handle day-to-day activities of the account team, client projects and account management to ensure exceptional service to our clients
Lead client news engine efforts, including developing pitches and securing coverage, working with media on story development, handling incoming media requests
Cultivate relationships with national, regional, and online media, and with freelancers and influencers; Identify industry trends and build creative and strategic pitches to support them
Write structured, persuasive copy; highly skilled in writing in a range of styles including: news releases, pitches, media Q&As and status reports
Serve as editor and help set direction on development of releases, customer profiles, bylined articles, and other press materials
Anticipate and proactively offer solutions to senior team leadership for executional issues specific to assigned programs
Lead monthly and annual reporting efforts for our clients, showcasing “wins,” key initiatives and successes
Support new business proposals, team brainstorm sessions, and staff meetings
Maintain current knowledge of news and events regarding our clients, their industries, and their competition: read news outlets; know what is happening in the business landscape of our clients; Continuously explore and assess value-added solutions and new ideas for implementation

Benefits

Generous time-off policy with extra time off during the summer and office closure between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Travel
Hotel stays
Company travel + consumer discounts (from rental cars to Tiffany’s!)
Complimentary reservations of company house in upstate NY
Frequent happy hours and team outings
Wellness subsidy
401K
Affordable, comprehensive health insurance
Hybrid In-Office/WFH schedule