PR Senior Account Executive (NOLA)
About The Position
bread & Butter is a full-service communications agency with a fondness for all things food, drink and travel. We are a collaborative group of dreamers and do-ers. We combine intimate local knowledge with an extensive national network to craft clever and multidisciplinary communications campaigns tailored to our clients’ needs. We only partner with inventive businesses that inspire us and continually challenge us to think big, but act small. A Senior Account Executive for bread & Butter is responsible for managing and answering the needs of the client daily. Senior Account Executives serve as representatives of the company and as liaisons between the company and the client. Senior Account Executives oversee the work of Assistant Account Executives and Account Executives and report to the Account Supervisor or Director.
Requirements
- 3-5 years of full-time, post-undergraduate experience in hospitality and/or travel PR, preferably with agency vs. in-house.
- Enjoys crafting tailored, effective comprehensive media plans and pitches that are creative, thoughtful and help move clients toward their goals.
- Possesses and knows how to build and maintain strong relationships with high-level regional and national print, online, and broadcast media important to clients.
- A passion for cultivating talent and helping our teams grow.
- Appreciates the art of dotting I’s and crossing T’s. The devil is in the details.
- Media junkie - there’s no such thing as reading/watching too much. Bonus points for pop culture acumen.
- Leads teams by example, showcasing professionalism, punctuality and problem-solving while maintaining a sense of humor.
- Has the ability to really dig deep into client goals to secure meaningful and impactful press placements that drive business and make B&B invaluable to our clients and to media.
- Be the sounding board and resource for clients, leading the teams on calls, in meetings and knowing when to shift course to get back on track.
- Love of a fast-paced environment and the satisfaction of a busy yet productive day.
- Flexibility and a desire for endless possibilities.
- Wants to brainstorm, strategize and develop creative partnerships and alliances that keep us ahead of the curve.
- Passion for networking, relationship building, helping with new business pitches, proposals and a general desire to win!
- Excitement for growth, new ideas, new ways of doing things and a place you’re excited to call home.
- Say yes!
- Must be authorized to work in the US.
Responsibilities
- Managing and answering the needs of the client daily.
- Serve as representatives of the company and as liaisons between the company and the client.
- Oversee the work of Assistant Account Executives and Account Executives
- Report to the Account Supervisor or Director.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off
- Paid sick/personal time
- Birthday off (because who wants to work on their special day!)
- Endless summer Fridays (half-days year 'round baby)
- Flexible, hybrid schedule
- Work from any b&B office when you're in town
- Medical and dental + dependents
- Extended benefits (vision, life, disability, EAP)
- Generous maternity and family planning leave
- 3% contribution to 401k regardless of participation
- Cell phone reimbursement
- New business bonuses
- Employee referral bonus
- Dogs welcome!
- Weekly Wine Wednesdays (cheers with your local team!)
- Robust training program
- Mentorship program
- Local love (yearly giveback initiative)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
