Account Director (Travel)

Posted 4 days ago

rachel harrison communicationsNew York (NY)

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About the role

About Rachel Harrison Communications We are a lifestyle focused communications agency with a special focus in travel, hospitality, spirits and F&B. We help our clients build their brands and drive revenue through mediaawareness, integrated digital marketing tactics, unique activations and word of mouth. We’resmall, nimble and creative. Our founder is very hands on and involved in the everyday accountmanagement giving clients senior level support every step of the way. Leveraging 20+ years inthe industry, RHC utilizes stellar contacts, strategic thinking and finger-on-the pulse creativity tohelp clients grow their business. We dream up creative ideas to keep our clients top of mind –and we make sure those creative ideas are seen and heard.

Job Description: Account Directors are seasoned leaders with strong media skills. This person should have adeep-rooted understanding of the media landscape and experience managing account teams. Account Directors have managed client relationships at a senior level, providing council andguidance when needed. Account Directors lead business encompassing media relations, strategy creation and execution, creative writing and creative brainstorming. Account Directorsare experts at managing clients and scope of work. They are involved in new businessacquisition, working closely with the agency founders on appropriate business targets, outreach, proposal writing and onboarding.

Responsibilities:

Provide oversight and direction to account teams on all client needs
Successfully pitch stories and meet with/manage media to deliver high quality results
Serve as senior advisor to clients on a regular basis
Delegate effectively, setting clear expectations and deadlines to account teammembers
Manage quality of work on multiple accounts with professionalism and support teamleaders
Work on new business acquisition planning with agency partners including research, proposal writing and onboarding
Lead brainstorming sessions

Qualifications:

8-10 years of experience in public relations; agency preferred
Ability to manage multiple accounts with ease and professionalism; ability to workunder pressure
Excellent organizational and project management skills
Creative writer with extensive experience crafting impactful new business proposals
Lead by example; demonstrate proven strong work ethic

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