We are currently looking for a Senior Account Executive to join our travel/lifestyle team!
Job responsibilities:
Secure consistent and quality media placements with proactive pitching
Takes the lead on overseeing management of activities on all accounts, as well as troubleshooting with minimal supervision
Lead day-to-day client communication, ensuring all updates and deliverables are on track
Maintain client relationships through meetings, conference calls, general contact
Responsible for client satisfaction and strategic results
Prepare monthly meeting agendas, notes, reports, etc.
Develop and maintain solid relationships with journalists, bloggers, influencers, industry stakeholders, including brand partners and event organizers.
Write media pitches, press releases, media alerts, photo captions, etc.
Organize and attend events, including press trips and media tours
Monitor, engage, assist in providing strategic counsel and brainstorm innovative campaigns on behalf of clients in the digital media space
Ideate creative media/revenue-driving campaigns, packages, and partnerships for clients
Assist with developing strategic and creative integrated PR initiatives
Recognize if there is a potential client problem and bring it to supervisor’s attention with a suggested solution
Perform in-depth research and analysis of clients
Proactively identify opportunities to newsjack and leverage breaking stories for clients
Stay on top of current industry news, trends and technology by reading widely and daily
Mentor and provide guidance to junior staff, reviewing drafts and supporting their professional growth.
Build and maintain relationships with key industry stakeholders, including brand partners and event organizers.
Qualifications:
Located in Miami
Ability to travel for work when needed
Undergraduate degree in related field
Four or more years work experience in travel, lifestyle, destination, and/or hospitality PR; previous experience at an agency is preferred
Understanding of the travel market, including media and influencers
Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, multi-tasking, unique work environment
Proven ability to resolve client issues quickly and efficiently
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Comfortable working in smaller teams and handling all aspects of client account work
Solid portfolio of secured media coverage including newspaper, magazine, broadcast, and online coverage
Comprehensive knowledge of the PR industry
Working knowledge of social networks (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.)
Working knowledge of Cision, TravMedia, Google Analytics, Muck Rack, etc.
Entrepreneurial mindset with a “go-getter” attitude, able to spot opportunities and act on them quickly
Enjoys building relationships with clients, media, and industry partners
Experience in thought leadership pitching and broadcast is a plus
Strong project management and organizational skills, with proven ability to juggle multiple priorities.
Ability to craft compelling story angles and creative pitch strategies tailored to diverse outlets.
Experience handling high-profile media and influencers with discretion and professionalism.
Proven track record of executing successful press trips, media events, or brand activations.
Familiarity with luxury, travel, or hospitality client needs and expectations.
Fluent Spanish speaker preferred
Quinn is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.