Account Executive – Travel Marketing and Public Relations

Finn Partners; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading PR agency in the UK is seeking an Account Executive to enhance their travel communications team. The role involves managing media relations, writing engaging content, and organizing events. Ideal candidates will have at least one year of PR or journalism experience along with a passion for travel. The position offers hybrid working conditions, competitive holidays, and professional development opportunities, ensuring a dynamic and rewarding career in PR.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus 5 additional days

Discretionary annual bonus

Comprehensive medical insurance

Wellness subsidy

Professional development opportunities

Monthly cost of living support

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in PR or journalism.
• Understanding of sales and marketing initiatives.
• Passion for the travel industry.

Responsibilities

• Support the team in media relations and client engagements.
• Monitor and create media lists and activity reports.
• Organize and host events and press trips.

Skills

Media relations

Excellent writing skills

Social media communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Team player

Creativity

Job description

What’s the gig?

FINN Partners is on the hunt for an Account Executive to join our growing UK travel PR and Representation practice. Ideally, you will have a minimum of one year of experience in PR or journalism and an understanding of sales and marketing initiatives with an ability to quickly apply it to the travel industry. You will need experience of media relations and pitching, writing, and social media comms as well as a passion for the travel industry. We are looking for a highly motivated and organised individual ready to support the team in a fast‑paced environment.

What you’ll be up to?

As an Account Executive, you will support the wider team and work with some of the best destinations and brands in the business. You will keep on top of the media, there’s a lot of reading for everyone here at FINN – papers, magazines, broadcast and digital/online – so an understanding of the changing media and trade landscape is needed to ensure we continue to develop opportunities for our clients and create inspiring content. Your tasks will include monitoring and creating media lists, putting together activity reports, writing releases & engaging pitches, responding to media requests, clipping coverage, managing agendas and client call logistics, organising and hosting events, selling in stories, and attending client meetings. Hosting media and keeping on top of journalistic needs and deadlines is integral, as well as arranging those all‑important press trips. You’ll join brainstorms and develop ideas as a team; we are a collaborative bunch and want the opinions of everyone. On the marketing side, you will gain experience working with an account manager to support high‑profile marketing campaigns. You will need excellent writing skills and be capable of supporting the manager in the administration of appropriate sales/marketing activities for the clients. These plans will include assisting with event organisation, preparations for trade training, along with trade and consumer shows to ensure maximum destination awareness and exposure for our clients.

Day to day?

There is no typical day… generally, working hours are 9.00–5.00 pm, Monday to Friday, but sometimes there are times you will be out until late or up at the crack of dawn organising photo shoots or attending events – that is the nature of PR and marketing. We offer a hybrid working structure that offers a mix of WFH and WFO and our gorgeous new office next to Old Street Station is designed for hybrid brainstorms, collaborative working, meetings and get‑togethers as a team.

What do we offer?

• 25 days’ holiday plus 5 additional “summer days”
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Comprehensive medical, dental and life insurance
• Pension scheme
• Referral bonuses for hiring and new business
• Free breakfast and complimentary snacks
• Wellness subsidy
• Monthly cost of living support
• Professional development opportunities, including mentor scheme, aimed at unlocking your full potential to enhance your skills and abilities and make you a travel PR rockstar

What do you need to succeed?

• General awareness of the travel and hospitality sector
• Some work experience in public relations or a related field with a minimum of 1 year of agency/PR experience
• Enthusiasm and desire to be involved in award‑winning PR campaigns
• Exudes passion, creativity and enthusiasm throughout each agency project and client interaction
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment
• Knowledge of influencer landscape and opportunities
• Understand of the changing media landscape
• Strong time management skills
• Excellent writing and presentation skills
• Good attention to detail, organisation and confidence are all a must
• Resourceful and innovative
• Team player
• IT whizz
• A love of travel

To Apply

Please upload your resume and cover letter, as well as indicate your desired salary. While we appreciate the interest of all candidates, we will only respond to those with whom we have a greater interest.

About FINN Partners

Founded in 2011 on the core principles of innovation and collaborative partnership, FINN Partners has grown from about $24 million in fees to nearly $200 million in fees over ten years, becoming one of the fastest growing independent public relations agencies in the world. The full‑service marketing and communications company's record‑setting pace is a result of organic growth and integrating new companies and new people into the FINN world through a common philosophy. With more than 1,300 professionals across 35 offices, FINN provides clients with global access and capabilities in the Americas, Europe and Asia. FINN Partners clients are also supported through longstanding partner agencies and its membership in the PROI network of leading agencies around the world. Headquartered in New York, FINN has offices in: Abu Dhabi, Atlanta, Bangalore, Bangkok, Beijing, Boston, Chicago, Delhi, Denver, Detroit, Dublin, Fort Lauderdale, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, Honolulu, Jerusalem, Kuala Lumpur, London, Los Angeles, Madison, Manila, Mumbai, Munich, Nashville, Orange County, Paris, Portland, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Shanghai, Singapore, Washington D.C. and Yangon.

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