PR Senior Account Manager, Travel + Hospitality

The Senior Account Manager, Travel + Hospitality will oversee and execute key priorities for clients in the travel and hospitality sectors. This role involves generating targeted media outreach to drive communications and media awareness through editorial placements (long and short lead), social media engagement, influencer partnerships, and high-impact PR strategies for launches and events. The SAM will collaborate cross-functionally with team members and work closely with clients to ensure alignment on key initiatives. They will be responsible for managing multiple projects simultaneously while delivering strategies that meet or exceed communication goals and lead targets

Open to candidates with Associate Director level experience or Director level experience. AD salary range is 112K - 125K; Director range is 135K - 150K.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage approximately 5 - 8 accounts and projects
• Consistently pitch and secure media coverage on behalf of clients
• Write, proof and edit a variety of PR and marketing materials
• Develop compelling stories and draft compelling narratives on behalf of clients
• Lead client communications, programs and campaigns from planning to execution within the specified budget
• Pull and collaborate with other divisions across the agency to ensure the client is getting access to the agency's network-wide expertise
• Deliver strong media coverage consistently producing high quality internal and external communications content
• Grow and nurture connections with leading and emerging editorial talents
• Develop press relationships and manage contacts with key commentators, industry spokespeople and influencers
• Oversee junior staff to review client agendas, recap reports and clips
• Provide strategic counsel in collaboration with the account leadership as needed
• Work in-office a minimum of 3 days per week
• And other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field
• 5 - 7 years of PR agency experience working with lifestyle, travel and hospitality brands; luxury experience is a plus
• Comprehensive knowledge of the travel and hospitality industry, including trends and market dynamics
• Demonstrated success in securing impactful media placements
• Strong networking abilities with a proven capacity to build relationships with key influencers, media, and industry leaders
• Exceptional project management skills, with a focus on organization and strategic planning
• Superior written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal abilities to foster collaboration and maintain strong professional relationships

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Outstanding written and oral communications abilities; including the ability to elicit information, actively listen, dialogue freely, verbalize ideas effectively, highly comfortable public speaker
• Is an astute communicator, seasoned researcher, and proven strategist committed to delivering excellent work
• Is an enthusiastic, client-facing professional with a passion for communications and deep expertise in building, stewarding, and growing relationships
• A collaborative team leader and partner, and an out-of-the-box thinker who can bring together people, processes, and ideas to drive results
• Is a self-starter with energy, creativity, and an innate interest and curiosity for across multiple vertices inclusive of lifestyle, sports, fashion, culture, and the arts
• Results orientated
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment

• Domestic and international travel may be required; approximately 15 - 20%.

The Lede Company is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

ABOUT THE LEDE COMPANY

The Lede Company is a full-service strategy, communications and social impact consulting firm, specializing in corporate, entertainment, brand and nonprofit sectors. With dedicated Talent, Music, Strategic Communications, Brand, Content and Social Impact divisions, we work with our clients to advance business and social outcomes through innovative storytelling, media, campaigns and partnerships. Our service offerings draw on our expertise, relationships, and resources, all of which enable us to exceed client expectations and ultimately, deliver results.