VICE PRESIDENT - Travel Lifestyle Public Relations
Finn Partners, New York, NY, United States
FINN Partners’ Travel practice is growing and we’re looking for a Vice President to help expand our New York team. This is a senior leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and brings deep expertise across travel, tourism, and hospitality.
You’ll lead high-profile global accounts—hotels and resorts, destinations, airlines, cruise lines, and travel services—while playing a key role in business growth, team leadership, and client success. This role is ideal for someone who is both strategic and hands‑on, energized by building teams, driving impactful campaigns, and shaping the future of a growing practice.
What You’ll Do
Serve as senior client lead, owning relationships, strategy, timelines, and budgets
Oversee integrated PR programs across earned, owned, and paid channels
Lead media relations strategy, campaign execution, partnerships, and events
Drive new business efforts, including pitches, RFPs, and networking opportunities
Mentor and manage team members, fostering growth and strong performance
Contribute to thought leadership, brand storytelling, and content development
Ensure seamless execution across multiple accounts in a dynamic environment
What You Bring
8–12+ years of PR agency experience, with a focus on travel, hospitality, or lifestyle
Proven ability to lead multiple clients and teams in a fast‑paced setting
Strong media relationships and a track record of impactful coverage
Experience leading integrated campaigns (media, social, partnerships, content)
Excellent project management and problem‑solving skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Bachelor’s degree in communications, PR, marketing, or related field
Compensation $130,000 – $150,000, commensurate with experience and location This role will be based in our New York City office and a hybrid schedule of a minimum of two in‑office days per week.
About FINN Partners FINN Partners is one of the fastest‑growing independent agencies in the world, recognized as a “Best Agency to Work For” by PRWeek. We are built on a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture and a commitment to doing meaningful work for our clients and communities. Our Travel practice brings together deep industry expertise with a global network, helping brands connect with audiences in impactful ways.
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You’ll lead high-profile global accounts—hotels and resorts, destinations, airlines, cruise lines, and travel services—while playing a key role in business growth, team leadership, and client success. This role is ideal for someone who is both strategic and hands‑on, energized by building teams, driving impactful campaigns, and shaping the future of a growing practice.
What You’ll Do
Serve as senior client lead, owning relationships, strategy, timelines, and budgets
Oversee integrated PR programs across earned, owned, and paid channels
Lead media relations strategy, campaign execution, partnerships, and events
Drive new business efforts, including pitches, RFPs, and networking opportunities
Mentor and manage team members, fostering growth and strong performance
Contribute to thought leadership, brand storytelling, and content development
Ensure seamless execution across multiple accounts in a dynamic environment
What You Bring
8–12+ years of PR agency experience, with a focus on travel, hospitality, or lifestyle
Proven ability to lead multiple clients and teams in a fast‑paced setting
Strong media relationships and a track record of impactful coverage
Experience leading integrated campaigns (media, social, partnerships, content)
Excellent project management and problem‑solving skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Bachelor’s degree in communications, PR, marketing, or related field
Compensation $130,000 – $150,000, commensurate with experience and location This role will be based in our New York City office and a hybrid schedule of a minimum of two in‑office days per week.
About FINN Partners FINN Partners is one of the fastest‑growing independent agencies in the world, recognized as a “Best Agency to Work For” by PRWeek. We are built on a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture and a commitment to doing meaningful work for our clients and communities. Our Travel practice brings together deep industry expertise with a global network, helping brands connect with audiences in impactful ways.
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