Assistant Account Executive, Public Relations - Travel, Wine, & Spirits

About the role

BPCM is looking for an energetic, positive Assistant Account Executive to join our growing Travel, Wine and Spirits team. This entry-level role offers the opportunity to build a strong portfolio of media placements in top publications, connect with top-tier industry contacts, drive impactful media coverage through strategic and creative pitch angles, and support the planning and implementation of VIP events. You’ll work in a fun, fashion-forward environment with high-end luxury clients in the lifestyle and hospitality industries, particularly Travel and Wine & Spirits brands.

Responsibilities

• Assist the team in updating weekly and monthly client reports.
• Monitor coverage and deliver press clippings to clients in a timely manner.
• Draft and contribute to all necessary media and client materials, including fact sheets, press releases, bios, and media alerts.
• Develop creative pitch angles and proactively reach out to targeted media contacts under the direction of your line manager.
• Handle correspondence with external entities for general day-to-day press requests.
• Establish and maintain strong media relationships with key editors.
• Brainstorm creative partnership and activation ideas for clients.
• Assist with the creation of strategic short- and long-term PR plans for clients.
• Track industry trends and identify relevant opportunities for clients.
• Support the Travel, Wine & Spirits team with event production, organization, and setup of special events.
• Be available to work events across the company.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of work experience within a PR department (agency or in-house).
• A true interest in luxury lifestyle PR and the travel and spirits industries.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships.
• Problem-solving and solution-oriented mindset with a proactive attitude.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• Proven results with top-tier media outlets.
• Strong organizational skills, time management, and ability to juggle multiple client accounts to meet deadlines.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401k and additional supplementary benefits.
• WFH tech stipend.
• Summer Fridays.
• Generous PTO policy with a 2-week holiday break in December.

Pay

The anticipated salary range for this position is $40,000 - $43,000 annually. Actual compensation depends on factors including skill set, level of experience, and location.

Schedule

This role is hybrid, requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in the Brooklyn office.