Senior Account Executive, Hospitality Public Relations

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

M18 is a leading public relations company specializing in the intersecting fields of hospitality, real estate and design. With a unique understanding of today's cultural, business and media landscapes, our mission is to develop and execute strategic, high-impact public relations campaigns that engage the public with compelling and meaningful storytelling. We represent a high profile group of the most innovative companies, projects and people within our areas of focus. While our projects are diverse in concept, scale and location, each of our clients has a distinct vision that influences and inspires, shaping their industry and the culture at large. From pioneering hotels with award-winning food and beverage to sky-grazing residential towers that have transformed the urban fabric, we are committed to bringing their stories to the forefront.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

M18 is seeking a Senior Account Executive to join our Hospitality team and work with some of the leading hospitality and food & beverage projects in the country. You will lead daily client relations, plan and execute day-to-day project deliverables, support and lead junior staff and conceptualize strategies, pitches and media placements. You will work closely with client leads and internal staff, delegating to peers and junior staff and develop and advance strategy with senior leaders. This role is ideal for candidates with experience or personal interest in hospitality, architecture, food & beverage and design. 

Role location: This role is based in our New York, N.Y. office on a hybrid basis with at least one in-person day per week.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

As a Senior Account Executive you will: 

• Develop and implement strategy and campaign planning for multiple high-profile client accounts
• Establish and build relationships with local, national and regional media outlets
• Write and edit persuasive external and internal documents such as press releases, op-eds, fact sheets, talking points, editorial board memos and communications strategies
• Craft and send pitches to relevant media outlets about client activities
• Train and supervise interns and delegate work as required
• Consult on creative partnerships including brands, publications, organizations, and social media creators

QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 4 years of full time experience in PR, with agency experience in the hospitality & travel fields preferred
• Ability to handle multiple assignments at once, work quickly and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Experience pitching the media and demonstrated success securing coverage for clients
• Creative writing experience including press releases, media pitches and social media content
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with varying levels of staff, clients, the media, etc.
• Strong aesthetic, point of view and attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Photoshop
• Exemplary working knowledge of all social and digital media platforms
• Ability to multitask in a fast paced environment and meet deadlines

COMPENSATION

M18 offers competitive industry rate salary bands with the goal of retaining and growing talented individuals. 

Salary range (commensurate with experience and skills): $75,000-$82,000

In 2023 we joined BerlinRosen Holdings, home of BerlinRosen and our partner agencies Onward, Derris, M18, Glen Echo Group, Inkhouse and Message Lab further building out our current work while expanding our reach across sectors including consumer, lifestyle, real estate, hospitality and technology, and offering expanded capabilities such as DEI consulting and public affairs.