Account Executive

We are currently looking for an Account Executive to join our New York City team!

Responsibilities:

• Regularly draft pitches, press releases, blog posts and media kit collateral
• Secure consistent and quality media placements through proactive and reactive pitching
• Support planning for social media strategies and influencer campaigns
• Secure and share quality media leads with greater agency
• Develop and maintain strong media relationships with journalists and social media influencers, especially in the travel, food + beverage 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, food + beverage and lifestyle industries
• Assist with organizing and attending media events when needed

Requirements:

• Commuting distance from New York City
• BA or BS in Communications, Public Relations, or related field
• Minimum two-year related experience in travel, food + beverage, hospitality, and/or luxury lifestyle PR preferred
• Possess knowledge working with national travel, food + beverage and lifestyle media
• Proactive, deadline-oriented 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
• Agency experience is a plus
• 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.