
Account Executive – Luxury Travel Public Relations Job at FINN Partners in New Y
FINN Partners, New York, NY, US, 10261
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
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In Summary: Account Executive – Luxury Travel Public Relations – Finn Partners Travel Division is looking for a smart, savvy and driven Account Executive to join our growing team . 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 .
En Español: Account Executive Luxury Travel Public Relations Solicita el puesto en FINN Partners. La División de Viajes Finn Partners está buscando un ejecutivo inteligente, experto y motivado para unirse a nuestro equipo creciente. Somos una agencia de comunicaciones creativas con servicio completo con sede en Nueva York especializada en viajes y comunicación del estilo de vida, redes sociales y creación de contenido. Somos un grupo apasionado y talentoso de go-getters que se enorgullecen por tener una conciencia acentuada de las tendencias y lo que va a suceder. Nuestros clientes incluyen Mandarin Oriental, SoHo House, Montage, Seabourn, y otros. La AE tiene habilidades excepcionales de comunicación e interpersonal, es altamente organizada, proactiva y gestiona cargas de trabajo en relaciones públicas a través de una variedad de cuentas de clientes. Utilizando su experiencia y conexiones con las redes sociales, junto con la experiencia (idealmente), la AE apoyará la actividad de relaciones mediáticas para las cuentas del cliente, asegurará los medios ganados, desarrollará y supervisará informes mensuales, mantendrá listas de clientes, contribuirá a planes y estrategias de PR, y hará un programación y presentaciones creativas. Se requieren viajes laborales y un pasaporte válido. El papel está basado en nuestra oficina de Nueva York; se desean residentes del área metropolitana de NYC. Los solicitantes de WFH desde zonas horarias orientales, centrales o Pacíficas también serán considerados. Dirigir los esfuerzos de informes mensuales y anuales para clientes, mostrando victorias, iniciativas clave y éxitos. Apoyar nuevas propuestas empresariales, sesiones de brainstorming en equipo y reuniones del personal. Mantener el conocimiento actual de las noticias y eventos relacionados con los clientes, sus industrias y la competencia; leer medios de comunicación; explorar soluciones de valor agregado e ideas nuevas para su implementación. Requisitos Experiencia previa de 2 a 3 años en un papel de relaciones públicas; viajes o hospitalidad PR experimentar una bonificación. Licenciatura. Experiencia con medios tradicionales y nuevos, redes sociales y campañas digitales. Prueba de experiencia en lanzar y asegurar historias en los principales medios de consumo (viaje, estilo de vida, títulos comerciales de consumidores). FINN Partners se lanzó en 2011 para realizar la visión de Peter Finn, dedicada a crear una agencia líder de comunicaciones dedicada a dar forma a un nuevo futuro audaz en el que la innovación y la asociación sean fuertes impulsores. Nos especializamos en todo el espectro de servicios de comunicación, incluidas las redes digitales y sociales. Las áreas de práctica incluyen artes, estilo de vida y deportes de consumo, responsabilidad social corporativa, educación, salud, fabricación, tecnología, viajes y asuntos públicos. Somos empresariales, globales y nos centramos en programas integrados que aportan tecnologías, productos y servicios que cambian la vida del mundo a nuestros clientes.