Brandman is a global communications agency with offices in New York, Los Angeles, London, Sydney, Palm Beach and Charleston. We help shine a light on the world’s most prestigious travel and lifestyle brands. We are passionate, approachable and most importantly, well-traveled.
We are currently accepting resumes for a PR Account Executive to join our Los Angeles office. The ideal candidate has 2-3 years of agency experience with additional experience and/or interest in the travel and hospitality industry. Brandman offers competitive salaries, paid benefits, 401k, a supportive, fun office culture, and additional perks including summer Fridays and a generous PTO package.
Responsibilities
Monitoring industry trends and client coverage
Screening and fulfilling all media requests
Writing pitch letters, press releases and client communiqués
Assisting in planning and execution of events, press trips and media tours; escorting trips when required and acting as a professional representative of Brandman
Assembling error-free weekly and/or monthly client status reports
Drafting personalized pitches for media to ensure a robust pipeline of media coverage for each account
Maintain regular direct contact with clients and journalists
Develop and maintain editorial/journalistic/media contacts, including in all new media
Build understanding and knowledge of the clients’ businesses and their competitive environments
Ongoing relationship building and maintenance with both key journalists and new media
Demonstration of pitching and strategy when communicating with media
Implementation of media events, briefings, press trips, etc.
Facilitate teamwork by delegating to more junior staff members and interns when possible
Solid knowledge of digital media landscape
BA or BS in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism or related field preferred
2-3 years of PR experience (agency and travel, lifestyle, and/or real estate preferred)
Currently reside in the Los Angeles area and be legally authorized to work in the United States
Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and industry tools such as Muck Rack, CreatorIQ, etc.
Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, Keynote and Canva is a plus but not a requirement
Annual salary commensurate with experience for this position, ranging from $58,000 to $65,000.
