PR Account Manager - Travel & Dining
Job Description
The employer is looking for an Account Manager to support clients in the travel and dining division of the company. These include some of the world’s most exclusive hotels, restaurants, chefs, and vineyards – some large brands and some independent, privately owned properties.
The candidate should most importantly have good experience of the luxury hotel and dining sector and to understand how to work with luxury tour operators. Fantastic media relationships are essential as is an understanding of the travel media marketplace – not just traditional media but online, broadcast, social and key digital platforms.
Responsibilities:
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Strategic planning and implementation of PR campaigns
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Client relations – acting as key point of contact in support of Account Director
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Manage Account Executives and interns effectively
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Ability to write ‘journalist quality’ press information (press releases/pitching/promotional material)
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Media Relations – confident ‘Agency International ambassador’ in media meetings as well as written/verbal communication
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Press Events – confident coordination
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Press Trip coordination and efficient liaison with travel industry partners
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Reporting, analysis, and evaluation of PR campaigns
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Social Media Knowledge and execution of campaigns
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Participate in brainstorms and help generate ideas for new business and existing clients
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Good time and project management skills