Account Executive, Maverick Travel Public Relations Job at FINN Partners in New

Account Executive, Maverick Creative – Public Relations

Join FINN Partners’ MAVERICK creative arm, an NYC‑based full‑service agency specializing in travel and lifestyle communications, to drive media success for top travel brands such as Thompson Hotels, Park Hyatt, Arlo Hotels, Rocco Forte Hotels, RVshare, and others.

Perks & Benefits

• Generous paid time off, extra summer leave and office closures during the holiday season
• Travel & hotel stays, company travel & consumer discounts (rental cars, Tiffany’s, etc.)
• Complimentary reservations of a company house in upstate NY
• Frequent happy hours & team outings
• Wellness subsidy & 401(k)
• Affordable, comprehensive health insurance
• Hybrid in‑office / WFH schedule

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary client contact and manage day‑to‑day account activities and service delivery.
• Lead media relations, develop pitches, secure earned media, and manage media requests.
• Build and maintain relationships with national, regional, and online media, influencers, freelancers.
• Produce persuasive copy—press releases, pitches, Q&A, status reports—and edit releases, customer profiles, bylined pieces, and other materials.
• Proactively identify and solve operational issues for assigned programs.
• Lead monthly and annual reporting, showcasing client wins and key initiatives.
• Support new‑business proposals, brainstorming sessions, staff meetings, and ongoing knowledge‑sharing.
• Earnest tracking of news, market trends, and competitor activity to offer value‑added solutions.

Requirements

• 2–3 years’ experience in public relations, preferably travel or hospitality PR.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Proven track record pitching and securing stories in top‑tier consumer media outlets.
• Experience managing client programs, reports, and cross‑channel media (traditional, social, digital).
• Strong project‑management, communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with media‑tracking platforms such as Cision, Muck Rack and others.
• Valid passport and willingness to travel for work.

Compensation

$63,000 – $67,000 per year, commensurate with experience.

How to Apply

Submit your resume, a cover letter detailing your prior PR work, and your desired salary in US dollars. Applications will be reviewed in order; only shortlisted candidates will receive a response.