Assistant Account Executive - Travel

About the role

We are looking for an Assistant Account Executive to join our Travel team!

Responsibilities

• Maintain Media Coverage: Monitor media coverage pertaining to our clients and provide comprehensive reports.
• Craft Documents: Draft various documents including media briefings, ensuring clarity and effectiveness.
• Create Media Lists: Develop media lists tailored to specific campaigns and initiatives.
• Secure Placements: Conduct media relations daily, securing placements in national, regional, broadcast, and online media.
• Build Relationships: Cultivate genuine relationships with journalists and media members, fostering trust and mutual respect.
• Manage Accounts: Manage day-to-day account activities, overseeing scheduling and updating client reports.

Qualifications

• Experience: At least 3 months of full-time public relations experience, internships included, prior agency experience preferred.
• Organizational Skills: Excellent time management and organizational skills with experience handling multiple clients or projects at the same time.
• Industry Knowledge: Passion for Travel, Hospitality, Lifestyle, Luxury and/or Entertainment industries.
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; demonstrates self-awareness, cultural competency, and the ability to work with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
• Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a dynamic workplace, showcasing adaptability and resilience.

Pay and Benefits

The salary is a base of $45,000 with eligibility for overtime. Benefits include:

• Health Benefits: Medical coverage through UnitedHealthcare, Dental and Vision coverage through Principal.
• Security: Contribution to 401(k) plan for retirement with the potential agency contribution via year-end profit sharing.
• Time Off: 15 vacation days, with an extra day off on your birthday month.
• Holiday Closure: Agency closed between Christmas and New Years for a well-deserved break, as well as 10 other holidays throughout the calendar year.
• Summer Flexibility: Summer Fridays offer shorter work hours from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
• Family Support: 12 weeks of paid parental leave and formal policies to support working parents.
• Phone Expenses: Receive business line, or have personal phone number covered on agency plan.
• Technology: Company provided laptop and accessories, along with IT support.
• Bonuses: Potential for discretionary end-of-year bonuses.

Company Emphasis on DEI

Nike Communications, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Nike Communications, Inc. is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.