Account Executive, Hospitality

GO PR is seeking a dynamic and driven Account Executive with travel, food and/or lifestyle experience to join its rapidly growing team. Ideal candidates will bring at least two (2) to three (3) years’ experience and a passion for hospitality.

GO PR has cemented its position as one of the most influential boutique hospitality PR agencies, earning recognition from Business Insider, Crain’s and – for the third consecutive year – Observer’s list of top luxury travel firms. The Agency’s is known for its media relations prowess and out of the box creative ideation: From creating a buzzworthy, all “Pink Fuzz”room at Walker Tribeca in partnership with Pantone, to brokering western brand Tecovas for a cowboy boot lending program for Michelin-starred Charlie Palmer’s Cattlemen’s Bar, to spearheading a fully branded suite for Hotel Anna & Bel with Anthropologie Home.

A successful candidate will be a creative, out of the box thinker who has a strong work ethic and is a self-starter. Must be comfortable engaging with clients on a daily basis and leading initiatives forward to fruition and success. 

Responsibilities include:

• Draft pitches and press releases
• Develop media lists 
• Maintenance of regular day-to- day contact and close relations with media and clients
• 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, agendas and recaps, etc.
• Assist with events 
• Display clear understanding of client expectations and goals
• 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 luxury lifestyle industries
• Participate in brainstorms for creative ideas and strategies to enhance PR campaigns
• Participate in creative ideation for new business proposals

Qualifications :

• 2-3 years of media relations experience
• Self-motivated, proactive team player
• Stellar organizational and communication skills
• Excellent writing ability 
• Experience supporting and maintaining client accounts 
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Knowledge of media reporting tools like Cision and Muck Rack 
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong understanding of social media and influencers
• Past agency experience 
• Ability to efficiently manage multiple project deadlines across various clients
• Desire to grow within the company 

What’s in it for You:

• Competitive salary
• Discretionary bonus annually
• Generous vacation, PTO and wellness days
• Hybrid work environment (2 days in office in Flatiron)
• Competitive Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with 3% match
• Monthly wellness credit to be used at leisure
• Summer and September Fridays
• Flexible work remote policy
• Annual company retreat
• 10% commission on business brought in

Those with a strong interest, please email your resume over to [email protected] along with what makes you the ideal candidate for this role.