Job description: PR Account Director – Travel/Hospitality

Are you a passionate PR professional with a drive for success? Are you seeking a new challenge in the vibrant world of hospitality PR? If so, we have an amazing opportunity for you! Join a renowned PR agency located in the heart of London. As a PR Account Director, you will be working across luxury travel and restaurant clients, running concurrent travel and food and drink campaigns. Directing a team of three, we are looking for a strong leader, with a proven ability to multi-task and at least three year’s agency experience – travel PR experience in the UK and overseas imperative.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Overseeing PR campaigns from creative brief to implementation and delivery
• Presenting pitches, proposals an reports to clients and key stakeholders
• Securing top tier media coverage
• Generating creative content/ideas for clients
• Delegating to and managing a PR team
• Nurturing current client accounts
• Developing senior press relationships and managing contacts with key commentators, industry spokespeople and sector influencers
• Overseeing provision of account resources
• Formulating business strategy in conjunction with other directors

What Experience is Required:

• Senior experience within a travel or travel-focused PR agency
• Keen networker and adept at building relationships with key influencers and industry spokespeople
• Expertise at handling a range of media to place products, grow brands or pitch for new customers
• A strong industry network and contacts with senior journalists and members of the press
• Excellent project management skills with strong organisational and planning skills
• Commercial acumen and experience of developing new business
• Management experience of developing star performers and overseeing performance
• Experienced at winning new clients and pitching for business

Salary & Benefits:

• Competitive salary of up to £55,000 per annum.
• Opportunity for career progression, from Account Executive to Associate Director.
• Hybrid working model, with 3 days in the office and flexibility for remote work.
• 32 days annual leave.
• Early finish at 4 pm every Friday during the summer (June to August).
• Employee of the Month Award and various team events and celebrations.
• Pension scheme and access to company health insurance at a beneficial rate.
• Exciting company events and regular team-building activities.
• Access to professional development resources and training.

Location: Central London

About the Company: A highly respected hospitality PR agency, situated near Oxford Circus in London. Their diverse client base ranges from Michelin-starred restaurants to popular high street brands. At this agency, they value talent, nurture growth, and create a positive work environment. They believe in developing their people, providing endless opportunities for progression while embracing a fun and drama-free culture. Join them on this exciting journey!

How to Apply: To seize this fantastic career opportunity, please send your CV in strict confidence to Giselle Whitton at CV Screen.

Alternate Job Titles: Senior Account Manager, PR Campaign Manager, Public Relations Specialist, Communications Account Manager, Media Relations Manager.

Join a dynamic team and make your mark in the world of hospitality PR! Apply today to embark on an exciting journey.

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Expected salary: £55000 per year

Location: London

Job date: Wed, 03 Jan 2024 23:33:25 GMT

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