Sr. Public Relations Manager- Travel/Hospitality/Luxury/Lifestyle/Tourism/Aviation

Job Summary

To manage accounts, projects, budgets and teams independently and confidently, bringing new business, industry expertise and valued insight to the firm and clients.

Duties

Functions as the primary support for the director/SVP.

Overseeing a specific accounts and significant budgets.

Writes comprehensive client and new-business plan drafts

Identifies and secures new business, including growth of existing accounts

Actively participates in or leads the development of smaller scale new-business pitch preparation and presentations

Communicates big picture logistics and tactics to team

Defines and adjusts strategies appropriately

Provides direct client counsel and is seen as a senior strategist by the client

Is capable of handling client meetings and presentations on his/her own

Monitors account profitability

Oversees account staff in the successful management of their respective accounts

Empowers account staff to learn and continue polishing professional skills, including identifying those specific needs and areas for improvement

Writes and edits client materials and has good working knowledge of media and influencer engagement

Actively builds firm visibility through networking opportunities

Qualification

BA or BS in related field required.

Requires 8+ years of public relations, marketing or related experience.

Exemplary follow-through and execution skills

Solution-minded, embraces new methodologies.

Strong writer with excellent presentation skills

Thinks strategically.