Account Executive – Luxury Travel Public Relations Job at FINN Partners in New Y

Account Executive – Luxury Travel Public Relations

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Finn Partners Travel Division is looking for a smart, savvy and driven Account Executive to join our growing team. We are a NYC-based, full-service creative communications agency specializing in travel and lifestyle communications, social media and content creation. We’re a passionate, talented group of go-getters who pride ourselves on a razor‑sharp awareness of trends and what’s next. Our clients include Mandarin Oriental, SoHo House, Montage, Seabourn, and others.

We are a welcoming and diverse group who prize creativity, respect, kindness, attention to detail, and a positive disposition above all else.

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
• 401(k)
• Affordable, comprehensive health insurance
• Hybrid In‑Office/WFH schedule

Role Summary

Our ideal AE candidate thrives in tackling new challenges every day, has 2‑3 years of prior public relations work experience and a proven track record for securing media placements for clients in consumer outlets. Travel or hospitality PR experience is a bonus but not required. The AE has exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, is highly organized, proactive, and manages PR workloads across a variety of client accounts.

Using their media relations experience and connections, along with social media experience (ideally), the AE will support media relations activity for client accounts, secure earned media, develop and oversee monthly reports, maintain client lists, contribute to PR plans and strategies, and brainstorm creative programming and pitches. Work travel and a valid passport are required. The role is based in our New York office; NYC metropolitan area residents are desired. WFH applicants from USA Eastern, Central, or Pacific time zones will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Serve as point of contact for clients and handle day‑to‑day activities of the account team, client projects and account management.
• Lead client news engine efforts, including developing pitches and securing coverage, working with media on story development, handling incoming media requests.
• Cultivate relationships with national, regional, and online media, freelancers, and influencers; identify industry trends and build creative and strategic pitches.
• Write structured, persuasive copy across a range of styles: news releases, pitches, media Q&As, status reports; serve as editor and help set direction on press materials.
• Anticipate and proactively offer solutions to senior team leadership for executional issues specific to assigned programs.
• Lead monthly and annual reporting efforts for clients, showcasing wins, key initiatives and successes.
• Support new business proposals, team brainstorm sessions, and staff meetings.
• Maintain current knowledge of news and events regarding clients, their industries, and competition; read news outlets; explore value‑added solutions and new ideas for implementation.

Requirements

• 2‑3 years prior experience in a public relations role; travel or hospitality PR experience a bonus.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience with traditional and new media, social media and digital campaigns.
• Proven experience in pitching and securing stories in top‑tier consumer media outlets (travel, lifestyle, consumer business titles).
• Experience in writing and managing client programs and reports.
• Strong project management and client relationship skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation and editing skills.
• Experience with Cision, Muckrack and other measurement platforms.

Anticipated Salary

$63,000–67,000; salary commensurate with experience and dependent on workplace.

To Apply

Please upload your resume and a cover letter detailing your prior work experience, and indicate your desired salary in US dollars. While we appreciate interest from all candidates, we will only respond to those we are particularly interested in.

About FINN Partners

FINN Partners was launched in 2011 to realize Peter Finn’s vision to create a leading communications agency dedicated to shaping a bold new future in which innovation and partnership are strong drivers. We specialize in the full spectrum of communications services, including digital and social media. Practice areas include arts, consumer lifestyle & sports, corporate social responsibility, education, health, manufacturing, technology, travel, and public affairs.

We are entrepreneurial‑minded, global, and focused on integrated programs that bring to life world‑changing technologies, products, and services of our clients. Our culture celebrates delighting clients with innovative and creative campaigns and programs, and provides opportunities for employees to conduct career‑meaningful work in a creative, fast‑paced, collaborative, and fun environment.

Headquartered in New York City, we have 1,000+ employees with offices in 24 cities worldwide.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Sales and Business Development

Industries

• Advertising Services

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