J Public Relations, Inc is hiring: Account Director, Public Relations in Los Ang

Denver, CO; Los Angeles or San Diego, CA

J/PR is a global communications firm specializing in public relations, content creation, and social media. We work with some of the best hotels, resorts, and lifestyle brands in the world, including Relais & Chateaux, Vail Resorts Hospitality, and Hilton Luxury Brands to name a few. Being a part of this international powerhouse agency will connect you to a roster of distinguished hotels, resorts, restaurants, real estate projects, and destinations across the globe, elevating your career. We tell compelling original stories to connect brands to their target audiences. We’re passionate, professional, and purpose-driven.

Who are you?

Creative, collaborative, connected. You manage and oversee accounts and teams with dedication, strategy, and drive. You strive to be your best and help others be their best, and your motivation and passion for the industry help you mentor the next generation. You’re driven, dedicated, strategic, and solution-oriented. Business-minded and creative, you have proven experience developing and implementing successful campaigns for travel, hospitality, and lifestyle brands, both big and small. If this sounds like you, then please read on!

The Role

As an Account Director, Public Relations, you are running accounts autonomously, driving the overarching account strategy while ensuring the team is set up for success and understands their roles and responsibilities. You’re the main client contact for nuanced conversations related to the team and the work, driving strategy and deliverables to ensure results each quarter. You guide your team to achieve hits by helping to identify the right media for a story and offering feedback and coaching along the way.

Duties and Responsibilities

Account + Client Management

• Travel for client needs
• Lead hospitality campaigns, e.g., crisis, renovation, hotel openings
• Create, execute, delegate, & course correct overarching account strategies
• Implement strategies and oversee performance of KPIs
• Review reports and course correct as needed
• Act as a trusted partner to clients, leading challenging conversations
• Oversee scopes of work and direct teams to conduct meaningful work based on clients’ goals
• Monitor team activity to ensure budgets and client satisfaction
• Provide guidance and resources for day-to-day account success
• Design impactful PR campaigns and partnerships
• Help with any task to showcase leadership skills
• Manage conversations with clients relating to contract renewal
• Demonstrate leadership by providing knowledge and advice
• Understand client business goals and lead account strategy for measurable ROI
• Craft goal-setting processes with clients
• Nurture client accounts with proven tactics
• Identify add-on projects for clients and seek opportunities to expand retainer fees

Media Relations

• Success is measured by team members achieving campaign marks
• Create pitches that land in larger features and meaningful sections
• Guide teams to proper media who will execute KPI story ideas
• Nurture A-list media relationships for key placements
• Remain relevant in the changing media landscape

New Business

• Provide thought leadership for new business proposals
• Attend new business meetings as the voice of account leadership
• Build a personal network of contacts leading to new business opportunities
• Develop a specialty area at the agency
• Attend conferences and events to build your network
• Mentor and guide team members
• Manage team retention by creating growth opportunities
• Plan and implement efficient processes and training
• Champion and promote the J/PR culture
• Stay informed on industry trends
• Understand and discuss social media capabilities
• Responsible for developing educational workshops each year

Other

• And other tasks, projects, or duties as required

Experience

• College Degree or comparable experience required
• At least 10 years of public relations experience in hospitality, culinary, travel, tourism, restaurant, and/or consumer lifestyle arenas
• Agency or in-house experience is a plus

Requirements

• Ability to travel for client needs
• Stellar client and media references
• Strong relationships with media contacts
• Effective management skills
• Proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Office in a Mac OS environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
• High-energy, positive self-starter
• Creative problem solver with a track record of delivering results
• Ability to handle time-sensitive projects and prioritize objectives
• Solid leadership and coaching skills
• Valid passport for international travel

J/PR offers a competitive benefits package, including:

• Competitive base salary: $98,000- $105,000, commensurate with experience
• Commission opportunities
• Year-end discretionary bonus
• Monthly Cell Phone Stipend
• Company contributions to medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums
• 401K with employer match
• Birthday PTO
• Flexible Release Fridays
• Hotel trade with our world-class clients
• Hybrid office schedule (2-3 days in office)
• Milestone gifts
• Annual holiday and summer parties
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
J Public Relations (J/PR) and 20Two Studio (Studio) strongly support equal employment opportunity for all applicants.

HIRING PRACTICES
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