Account Director - Travel & Hospitality

Senior Level Publicist OpportunityPURPLE has a unique opportunity for a senior level publicist to join our global PR agency's NY office leading luxury travel/hospitality accounts. As a senior lead for the travel/hospitality team, this individual must have a proven track record of developing and executing strategic, integrated media/event/influencer campaigns and successfully managing and mentoring junior team members. The ideal candidate will have agency experience with luxury hotels, hotel openings and food & beverage outlets. Strong media contacts and relationships with top-tier consumer press and trade press are a must.Key ResponsibilitiesThe Account Director will work closely with Senior Members of the Lifestyle team based in NY. You will be the lead on accounts and projects, serving as a trusted strategist and expert voice for clients. This individual will serve as a mentor, manager, and lead example for all account teams on client management, results, staff development and strategic guidance. The candidate will also be heavily involved in new business.Proactively builds and implements strategy for clientsEvaluate and understand client business objectives and crafts strategies that reflects those business objectives.Lead client programs and campaigns from planning to execution within the specified budget including new hotel launchesEvent conception and managementPull and collaborate with different divisions across the agency and office to ensure the client is getting access to the agency's network-wide expertiseManage client benchmarks and deliver strong media coverage through leadership and guidanceConsistently produce high quality internal and external communications contentManage and motivate other members of the team to ensure day to day operations run smoothly and PR results are delivered, while supporting them in their growth to the next level.Proactively seek out and propose new business ideas, creating proposals and pitchingStrategize, execute, and manage global media relations campaigns across lifestyle, travel, fashion and business media.Collaborate with division heads and project teams as necessary to seamlessly integrate cultural programming into project strategy and schedule and ensure successful execution of press and social media campaigns, special events, retail collaborations, and/or other deliverables.Skills, Knowledge and Expertise6+ years of travel/hospitality public relations experience at a PR agencyA track record of success opening new hospitality venues (hotels/restaurants) and generating consistent ongoing media coverageFamiliarity with the luxury market and clienteleAbility to be very nimble and work efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced environmentIntegrated communications campaign conception beyond traditional mediaArticulates ideas succinctly and is comfortable with public speaking and presentationsSuperior high-level media contacts across broadcast, print and online mediaA "proactive" attitude and team mentality and experience leading a teamExcellent written and verbal communication skills. Exceptional problem-resolution skills, including the ability to think creatively and outside the box.