Careers
Senior Account Executive
We are looking for a talented Senior Account Executive to join our creative and dynamic team, as the agency enters its next exciting chapter of growth. This is a really fantastic opportunity to join a thriving young agency, with a fantastic reputation and enviable client list.
The ideal candidate will:
- Have 1-2 years’ experience working for a PR agency, preferably working on luxury travel clients
- Have an understanding of the luxury consumer and how to influence them on and offline
- Be passionate about travel and hospitality and hungry to learn the ins and outs of the industry
- Have a solid understanding of how the media works and a good network of journalists and digital influencers to activate
- Be a confident networker with a sociable and tenacious nature
- A creative mind able to suggest potential story angles, creative activations and partnership opportunities
- A strong writer able to draft compelling press releases, media pitches and blog content
- Social media savvy with a snappy turn of phrase and eye for design
- An agile multi-tasker able to work in a fast-paced environment and juggle multiple clients and projects at any one time
- Be a team player who supports co-workers and champions the agency but also a self-starter able to work independently when working remotely and not be shy of video meetings with colleagues, journalists or clients
- A quick learner with a proactive can-do attitude
- Super organised and detail-orientated for meticulous reporting and follow-through Be presentable, punctual and reliable
As a Senior Account Executive your main responsibilities will include:
- Efficient press office coordination across multiple clients evaluating and processing media requests
- Seamless organisation of individual and group press trip itineraries
- Taking charge of monthly reporting and day-to-day press clippings and account admin
- Supporting the team with creative and strategic story development across clients
- Proactive media outreach, pitching and story placement
- Establishing and nurturing relationships with journalists across travel and wider lifestyle spheres both in the UK and international markets
- Drafting compelling press releases, pitches, editorial and blog content
- Influencer and tastemaker engagement
- Liaison with clients to share results and present opportunities
- Coordination of media schedules for client/press appointments and travel trade fairs
- Attend media and industry meetings, networking events and travel trade fairs
- Help coordinate strategic brand partner initiatives across the fashion, food and lifestyle sectors
To apply, please send your CV and covering letter to careers@birdtravelpr.com
We operate from Soho Works (Dean St & The Strand) with core team days to ensure “togetherness” throughout the week and flexibility for some remote working.
As an agency, we pride ourselves on creating a nurturing environment within a supportive team. We offer regular training sessions, team socials and professional development reviews. All team members are also provided with Soho Friends and Soho Works membership which includes access to:
- Weekly networking events programme
- Weekly wellness classes and events
- Thursday drinks trolley
- Special rates on members-only bedrooms at Soho House Hotels
- Access to Soho Studio spaces (social spaces to meet, eat and drink with up to three guests)
- 20% off SH public restaurants from 4pm on Sunday and all day Mon-Weds
- 15% off and free delivery at Soho Home
- 15% off Cowshed products and treatments