Quinn & Co. is an award-winning public relations firm specializing in the real estate, travel and food, wine + spirits industries.
We have an immediate opening for a Junior Account Executive in our travel division.
Responsibilities:
- Manage daily activities on accounts
- Serve as day-to-day contact for media and clients
- Write press releases, media alerts, photo captions, media pitches, biographies, etc.
- Secure consistent and quality media placements with active pitching
- Develop and maintain client relations through meetings, conference calls, events, general contact
- Prepare meeting agendas, notes, reports, etc
- When needed organize and attend events
- Assist with developing strategic and creative PR initiatives
- Develop and maintain solid media relationships with journalists, bloggers and social media influencers
- Monitor and engage on behalf of clients in digital media space, on social networks and TripAdvisor
- Perform in-depth research and analysis of clients (audits) as appropriate
- Assist with developing strategic and creative integrated PR initiatives
- Stay up to speed on current industry news, trends and technology.
Requirements:
- Minimum one to two years related experience in Public Relations, travel or real estate PR a plus
- BA or BS in related field
- Online community management experience (Facebook page or group administrator, forum administrator, etc.) a plus
- Knowledge of Web design, search engine optimization, and basic HTML are a plus
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Familiarity with travel and/or real estate press a plus
- Proficient in AP style
- Proficiency using Cision/Cisionpoint, Lexis Nexis, news wires, MS applications
- Working knowledge of social networks (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, review sites etc.) and ability to assist clients with developing strategies on these platforms
- Familiarity with industry-appropriate bloggers and social media influencers.
Please send cover letter, resume, salary requirements and two writing samples to: jobs@quinnandco.com or fill out our online form. Only top qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.
