Tourism Public Relations Senior Account Executive

Development Counsellors International

Job Location:

New York City, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Company
Join Development Counsellors International (DCI) a NYC-based place marketing agency named one of Outside Magazines Best Places to Work. We help destinations tell their stories and land high-profile media coverage. Learn more at

DCI is an equal opportunity employer and has taken a Diversity Pledge to ensure our agency is advancing racial justice identifying unconscious bias educating our staff and using our place marketing platform to advocate for change. Our agency is also a member of the Diversity Action Alliance and Black Travel Alliance. While this job posting is a guide we welcome applicants that may bring diverse backgrounds ideas and experiences to DCI.

The Role

Were searching for a Senior Account Executive (SAE) who lives and breathes tourism hospitality and food & beverage PR. Are you the next media maestro for our domestic tourism business. Youll craft strategic pitches build journalist relationships land top-tier coverage and become your teams media guru. As an SAE you will become the go-to internal resource for insider knowledge about traditional media professionals. Influencer partnerships are not included in this role. This hybrid role (2 days/week in NYC) is perfect for someone who thrives on both independence and collaborationand loves a little adventure in their work.

What youll be doing

Media Relations Campaign Implementation

Shape Media Strategy: Develop key messages pitch themes and editorial calendars aligned with client goals.

Build Media Relationships: Connect with journalists and producers monitor trends and identify coverage opportunities.

Pitch & Secure Coverage: Draft pitches pitch story ideas book interviews to generate editorial placements.

Events: Manage press trips and media events.

Measure & Improve: Track coverage analyze results and recommend fresh angles.

Clients Youll Work With
Our clients include Loudoun County (VA) Louisville (KY) Rockford (IL) and other destinations across the U.S.

Qualifications

3-4 years PR experience preferably; Agency experience preferred

Strong creative AP-style writing an absolute must

Ability to spot a story angle

Strong interpersonal skills; ability to pitch stories over the phone or over email

Strong presentation skills and confidence in making public presentations

Highly self-motivated with the ability to work independently

Impeccable organization; Microsoft Office proficiency

Drivers license required

Applicants must be U.S. citizens or have all necessary approvals to live/work in the U.S. without Visa sponsorship

Benefits

Competitive salary: $65k$75k

Open-book management

Performance-based incentives

Medical dental and vision coverage

401(k) match: 4%

Flexible PTO paid holidays (12) Office closes for over a week at the end of the year

Parental leave (12 paid wks)

Required Experience:

Senior IC

CompanyJoin Development Counsellors International (DCI) a NYC-based place marketing agency named one of Outside Magazines Best Places to Work. We help destinations tell their stories and land high-profile media coverage. Learn more at DCI is an equal opportunity employer and has taken a Diversity Pl...