Public Relations Senior Account Executive

The Shipyard is a leading, independent marketing and communication agency headquartered in Columbus, OH and San Diego, CA that brings together talented individuals across the creative, communications, media and digital landscape. Uniquely designed to Engineer Brand Love through a unifying approach of paid, owned and earned channels, The Shipyard's family of brands works together to grow brands that audiences can't help but love.
TURNER is one of those brands, a communications agency dedicated to travel, tourism and active lifestyle brands, built to Engineer Brand Love: creating unshakable, emotionally resonant brands that consistently outperform expectations. We unify strategy, creative, media and communications to connect the brands that inspire people to explore, move and experience the world with the audiences who love them most.
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SUMMARY
We are looking for a Senior Account Executive with a passion for storytelling and media relations for the industries we serve. Candidates must have 5 to 7 years of media relations and influencer management experience with demonstrated results. Experience working in the travel and tourism industry preferred.
This is a remote position and the candidate must live in South Carolina.
At The Shipyard, we know that it's your unique talents, backgrounds, and perspectives that make you who you are, just like our team, who come from various career paths and experiences. We believe we can't be truly diverse without bringing your most authentic self to the agency.
Studies show that people from marginalized communities may not always apply for positions if they don't meet every single requirement in a job posting. At The Shipyard, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the requirements. We believe that your passion for what we stand for — our values and purpose — is just as important as meeting every checkbox.
WHAT YOU’LL DO

Supports daily activities for designated national and international accounts as part of a multi-person account team; client mix includes destination and hotel/resort properties

Contributes 60 percent of time to proactive media relations and influencer programming

Plans, implements and manages client media tours and in-destination media visits

Assists with planning and conducts media familiarization tours. This may include international travel (passport required)

Executes both for-trade and paid influencer programs on behalf of clients, including sourcing, contracting, and reporting on programs

Understands and prioritizes the objectives of each client; anticipates needs in advance

Writes client collateral, which includes but is not limited to, news releases, media alerts, photo captions, media pitches, bios and fact sheets

Brainstorms new, fresh story angles and proactively pitches them to relevant media

Develops and maintains solid relationships with journalists and social media influencers

Stays updated on social media trends to provide recommendations to client about how social media channels can best be used

Assists with preparation of meeting agendas, notes and reports

Assists with account budgets, resources and deadlines

Assists with client relations through meetings, conference calls, events and general contact

Stay abreast of relevant industry news and trends

Acts as first set of eyes on materials prepared by JAE/A

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

5 to 7 years of communications experience in the travel industry; agency experience preferred

Has established national travel and lifestyle media relationships, and the skills to develop new relationships using traditional and digital tools

BA or BS in public relations, journalism, communications or related fields is preferred

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Proficient in AP Style

Previous experience coordinating media familiarization tours and/or desk side tours

Possesses excellent writing skills, with a strong attention to detail

Uses social media tools regularly and has experience integrating social media into public relations programs

Proficiency using Cision, Muckrack, news wires, MS applications

A current passport and a willingness to travel as needed for clients

Passion for the travel/tourism industry and the ability to spot trends.

WHAT YOU’LL GET

The overall target range of base compensation for this role is $70,000 - $85,000. Compensation offered will be determined by additional factors such as location and experience.

Open PTO

Flexible work hours and remote work

Paid holidays + holiday closure between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day

Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and disability benefits

401k program with employer matching

6 weeks paid parental leave

Employee bonus referrals

Company-provided snacks and beverages (yes, beer/wine included)

… and lots more!

Requirements
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for visa sponsorship

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