We are currently looking for an Account Executive to join our New York team! This is an associate level position.
Responsibilities:
- Secure consistent and quality media placements through proactive and reactive pitching
- Write strategic media pitches, press releases, and media kit collateral with minimal guidance from supervisor
- Conduct background research for PR initiatives and assist supervisor with recommending and implementing strategic initiatives
- Secure and share quality media leads with greater agency
- Develop and maintain strong media relationships with journalists and influential bloggers and social media influencers, especially in the travel, luxury, food/beverage and lifestyle verticals. Meet with journalists and influencers on own
- Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for media and clients
- Understanding of editorial/social media to vet and negotiate opportunities
- Maintain client relations through meetings, conference calls, events and general contact
- Manage daily administrative activities on accounts including but not limited to media database maintenance and list building, reporting, media monitoring, clip emails, media briefing books, interview prep materials, etc.
- Display clear understanding of client expectations and goals across a varied portfolio of accounts
- Demonstrate understanding of workload prioritization with guidance from supervisor
- Prepare and present meeting agendas, notes and reports
- Consume local and national news on a daily basis and stay up to speed on current news and trends, especially within the travel and lifestyle industries
- Assist with organizing and attending media events when needed
Requirements:
- Located in New York City
- BA or BS in related field
- Minimum two-year related experience in travel, hospitality, and/or luxury lifestyle PR
- Agency experience preferred
- Familiarity with travel clients and travel outlets
- Highly motivated and strong attention to detail
- Effective organizational and project management skills
- Proactive with proven ability to work well under pressure with tight deadlines
- Able to collaborate and work within a team environment
- Strong verbal and written communication skills are a must
- Proficient in AP style
- Proficiency using Muck Rack (and Muck Rack reporting), Google Analytics, Microsoft applications, news wire services and server applications such as SharePoint are a plus
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.