Account Executive - Destinations

Quinn PR•Miami, FL

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Interluxe Group is seeking an Account Executive to help shape its growing Destinations Division within Strategic Communications. The role contributes to integrated communications strategies connecting media and high-value audiences with destination clients, currently focused on Mexican states and regions. The Account Executive works on a team of 6–8 and supports a portfolio of destination accounts, collaborating with strategists, creatives, and data specialists to deliver effective campaigns and strong client outcomes. The position involves managing day-to-day client relationships, developing and executing media strategies, creating communications materials, cultivating media relationships, securing coverage, supporting events and activations, and monitoring campaign results. It also includes research, mentoring account coordinators, assembling press-trip itineraries with destination tourism suppliers and clients, and proactively handling account needs. Domestic and international travel may be required for events, press trips, client meetings, and industry conferences.

Requirements

One to three years of experience in travel or lifestyle public relations.
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.
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 coverage.
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.

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 and media outreach angles to generate meaningful coverage.
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 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, identify solutions proactively, 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 for events, press trips, client meetings, and industry conferences.