We are currently looking for an Assistant Account Executive to join our New York team!
Responsibilities:
- Support daily activities on client accounts
- Support day-to-day communication with clients
- Draft strategic media pitches, press releases, media alerts, social media copy, biographies, newsletters, etc.
- Create, update and expand targeted media lists
- Secure consistent and quality media placements with active pitching
- Support influencer and media visits, including media outreach, travel coordination, briefing documents, monitoring etc.
- Develop and maintain solid media relationships with journalists, bloggers and social media influencers, especially in the travel and lifestyle realms
- Prepare and present meeting agendas and notes
- Spearhead administrative work including reporting, press kit maintenance, briefing books, etc.
- Perform in-depth research and analysis of clients (audits) and vet media and influencer visits
- Research and keep track of relevant industry events, lists, awards, etc.
- Assist with strategic and creative integrated PR initiatives
- Stay up to speed on current industry news, trends and technology
- When needed, assist with organizing and attending events
Requirements:
- BA or BS in related field
- Minimum two-year related public relations experience, ideally in travel/hospitality and/or real estate
- Agency experience preferred, but not necessary
- Pitching experience is a plus.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient in AP style
- Proficiency using Muck Rack, Tagger, Lexis Nexis, news wires, MS applications
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