Public Relations Account Manager - (Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality)

MassMedia Marketing, Advertising, PR is a women-owned, digital-first media and PR agency that is headquartered in Las Vegas and services clients nationwide. For three decades, we have been at the forefront of media and PR agencies, attracting the best and brightest talent. We are passionate, high performers with diverse backgrounds and experiences who take pride in the work we do and a collaborative, energetic environment with space for everyone to be heard and grow. An award-winning agency for some of the southwest region’s most recognized consumer and hospitality brands, we offer a vibrant and fast-paced atmosphere rooted in diversity, inclusivity, and growth. We value ambitious self-starters who hold client service in the highest regard.We are currently seeking an experienced, full-time Account Manager to join our growing PR team. Our ideal candidate is a news junkie who loves creative thinking, leading clients and knows how to work with the media to bring client’s stories to life. This role will report directly to the Account Director and will play a vital role in the strategy and execution of PR campaigns for our consumer clients, including hospitality, travel and entertainment. The Public Relations Account Manager is expected to have some existing media relationships and cultivate many (many) more on behalf of MassMedia clients. We are looking for someone who is not only comfortable leading an account, but also adept with consumer and trade media regionally as well as nationwide and enjoys and appreciates the art of media relations: developing press materials that will hook media, negotiate, and facilitate stories with the press and secure and track press coverage.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Create and execute PR plans and strategies that are on brand and deliver on clients’ goals and objectivesCultivate and manage strong client relationships, providing them with strategic counsel and serving as a primary point of contactIdentify local, regional and national target media contacts across all channels and build/nurture positive relationships with the media on behalf of your clientsIdentify and develop proactive story hooks and pitch angles to secure consistent coverage for your clientsMonitor news and client industries to hook onto trends and identify strategic PR opportunities for your clientsProduce and pitch a wide range of press materials and content to secure earned placements for your clients (key messages, news releases, articles, blog posts, etc.)Facilitate client interviews, ensuring spokespeople are prepared and key messages are consistently conveyed through media coverageMentor and cultivate strong relationships with junior staff by providing direction, feedback and sharing industry knowledgeAssess and provide feedback on PR department processes to improve communication and workflowCollaborate with our integrated team to ensure seamless execution of PR messaging and outreach timed to other channels

Requirements3-5 years of experience in a PR role with a successful track record of implementing hospitality and consumer media relations campaignsPrevious agency experience is preferredPossess a strong understanding of the media landscape with existing contacts and relationships across local, regional and national consumer news mediaCreative leader and problem solver with the ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative teamProficiency in Meltwater or similar media tool to deliver impactful reports and demonstrate ROI for clientsBachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing or PRIn addition to candidates located in Las Vegas, we are open to fully remote candidates located in AZ or CA, with some travel requiredBenefitsAt MassMedia, we pride ourselves on hiring top talent and we work hard to provide benefits that make our team members lives better.Our comprehensive compensation and benefits program includes:Hybrid, flexible environment with in-office/remote workdaysCompetitive salaries and opportunity for advancement; we always strive to promote from within!Medical, dental and vision plans for you and your family and financial protection options through disability, life, accidental death, cancer assist, critical illness, and medical bridge insurance401(k) plan with company matching programGenerous paid time off policy that increases each year you are with the companyEleven (11) paid holidays and we pay you to take your birthday off!Frequent company happy hours, events and team building activitiesProfessional development opportunities