Assistant Account Executive Luxury Travel Public Relations

Finn Partners • New York, NY

392d • $48,000 - $53,000

About The Position

The Assistant Account Executive (AAE) at Finn Partners will play a crucial role in developing media relationships and securing placements in various media outlets for luxury travel clients. This position requires a proactive individual who is detail-oriented, enjoys multitasking, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. The AAE will support daily public relations activities, assist in account administration, and contribute to the overall success of the Travel & Lifestyle division.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree
• Prior PR agency work experience, or PR/Communications/Journalism internship experience.
• Experience working with traditional and social media strategies and campaigns.
• Strong project management skills managing concurrent multiple projects.
• Strong oral and written communication skills (including PR writing and editing skills).
• Must be detail-oriented, organized, self-motivated, focused on achievement, a team player, professional/polished, enthusiastic, service-oriented, and eager to learn.
• Strong ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, effectively multi-tasking and delivering required results by deadlines.
• Must be able to travel for business as required by the dept., in accordance with Finn Partners policy.
• Experience using all Microsoft Office products.
• Prior experience in travel/tourism public relations is a huge plus but not required.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in travel/tourism public relations is a huge plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support team members by handling daily account activities including client correspondence.
• Answer media lead inquiries, develop pitches and work with targeted media on story development.
• Serve as the daily contact person for media and Travel PR clients, handling standard media requests and maintaining strong media relationships.
• Write and distribute basic materials including pitch letters, news releases, press releases, backgrounders, fact sheets, bios, newsletters, prepared remarks and program elements.
• Research and monitor client's business and industry to maintain a current knowledge base.
• Assist in account administration duties such as client account activity reports, preparing meeting agendas and meeting notes.
• Assist in research and preparation for new business pitches.
• Coordinate production and distribution of material with internal service departments to create print and video products.
• Organize and implement events and promotions for the client.
• Represent client at events or trade shows.
• Proactively develop relationships with external audiences (media, third party constituencies, etc.) to convey the client's message.
• Assist in the mentorship and coaching of department Interns.
• Contribute to the success of FINN Partners Travel & Lifestyle division.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees