Careers - BIRD Luxury Travel PR

We are actively recruiting for an Account Executive to join our growing team (job outline below) but are also considering mid-longer term hires at a more senior level, so are keen to hear from experienced PR professionals at all levels, from account assistant and social media executives right up to director level.

If you are interested in joining our dynamic team, who are trusted to represent some of the world’s most pioneering travel and hotel brands, please send your CV and a considered application to careers@birdtravelpr.com.

We are looking for someone who:
• Has at least 6-12 months PR experience, preferably working with travel or luxury lifestyle brands
• Passionate about travel, luxury brands, print, digital and social media
• A quick learner with a proactive can-do attitude willing to work hard to progress quickly
• Super organised and detail-orientated for meticulous reporting and follow-through
• An agile multi-tasker able to work in a fast-paced agency environment juggling multiple clients and projects at any one time
• Be presentable, punctual and reliable
• A competent writer to draft compelling press releases, media pitches, blog and social media content
• Social media savvy with a snappy turn of phrase, eye for design and keen interest/understanding of influencers
• A confident networker with a sociable and tenacious nature
• A creative mind able to suggest potential story angles, creative activations and partnership opportunities
• A team player who supports co-workers but who is also able to work independently whilst working remotely and not shy of video meetings

As an Account Executive your main responsibilities will include:
• Efficient press office coordination across multiple clients evaluating and processing media requests
• Proactive media outreach, pitching, story placement, image requests and editorial fact-checking
• Helping to draft compelling press releases, pitches, editorial and blog content
• Liaison with clients to share results and present opportunities
• Social media: help with content creation, channel management and community management with agency and client channels
• Establishing and nurturing relationships with journalists across travel and wider lifestyle spheres both in the UK and international markets
• Influencer and tastemaker outreach
• Attending media and industry events, meetings, educational webinars and travel trade fairs
• Destination and trend research, competitors analysis and benchmarking
• Help coordinate events and brand partnerships across the fashion, food and lifestyle sector