What are the responsibilities and job description for the Account Executive position at Quinn PR?
We are currently looking for an Account Executive to join our team! This is an associate level position.
Responsibilities:
- Regularly draft pitches, press releases, award submission and other press materials
- Secure consistent and quality media placements through proactive and reactive pitching
- Secure and share quality media leads with greater agency
- Develop and maintain strong media relationships with journalists, especially in the travel and lifestyle verticals
- Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for media and clients
- Maintain client relations through meetings, conference calls, events and general contact
- Manage daily administrative activities on accounts including but not limited to media database maintenance and list building, reporting, media monitoring, clip emails, media stay briefs, etc.
- Display clear understanding of client expectations and goals
- Prepare and present meeting agendas, notes and reports
- Assist with developing first drafts of strategic, creative and integrated PR initiatives
- Consume local and national news on a daily basis and stay up to speed on current news and trends, especially with the travel, wine and lifestyle industries
- Assist with organizing and attending media events when needed
Requirements:
- Located in EST timezone
- BA or BS in related field
- Agency experience is a plus
- Minimum two-year related experience in travel, hospitality, and/or luxury lifestyle PR
- Possess knowledge working with national travel and lifestyle media
- Proactive and highly motivated with strong attention to deail
- Effective organizational and project management skills
- Proven ability to work well under pressure with tight deadlines
- Able to collaborate and work within a team environment
- Ability to efficiently manage multiple project deadlines across various clients
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient in AP style
- Proficiency using Muck Rack, Google Analytics, MS applications, news wire services and server applications such as SharePoint
Quinn is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.