Account Executive, Hospitality

Job Description

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.

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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.

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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. 

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Responsibilities include:

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

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

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• Competitive salary
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• Discretionary bonus annually
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• Generous vacation, PTO and wellness days
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• Hybrid work environment (2 days in office in Flatiron)
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• Competitive Medical, dental and vision insurance
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• Retirement plan with 3% match
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• Monthly wellness credit to be used at leisure
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• Summer and September Fridays
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• Flexible work remote policy
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• Annual company retreat
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• 10% commission on business brought in
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Those with a strong interest, please email your resume over to View email address on ziprecruiter.com along with what makes you the ideal candidate for this role.

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