Who are we?
J/PR is a global communications firm specialising 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, Mr & Mrs Smith, and Hilton Luxury Brands, to name a few. You can see our current client list
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. 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 (and your frequent flier status). We tell compelling original stories to connect brands to their target audiences. We're passionate, professional, and purpose-driven. We're dedicated to our work, the agency, our clients, and each other.
Forbes said "These are the Women Dictating Where You're Traveling," and Inc. Magazine featured J/PR in an article titled, "How Two Millennial-ish Women Built a PR Powerhouse." This is in addition to numerous awards like PR News Best Places to Work, New York Observer PR Power 5 for five years in a row, The PR Net 100, Forbes Five Star Agency, PR Couture Spotlight Agency of the Year, and Crain's Best Places to Work (to name a few).
At J/PR, we're incredibly intentional about our company culture, and we wholeheartedly believe in a work-life blend, where you'll be empowered to continue learning and growing through travel, mentorship, training, and retreats, along with a connected company culture.
Who are you?
This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated, creative, articulate, and driven PR individual who is looking for the next step in their career to join the fast-paced and growing PR team at this international agency. With nine offices globally, including London, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and others, our client list comprises some of the world's most exclusive hotels, from big-name brands to luxury independent properties.
The Role
As an Account Director, you are running accounts autonomously, driving the overarching account strategy while making sure the team is set up for success and understands their roles and responsibilities. You're the main client contact for more nuanced conversations related to the team and the work, and you drive the strategy and deliverables to deliver high-impact results. In addition, you are a visible and proactive networker, with a wide range of A-list journalists, influencers and luxury brands at your fingertips.
Duties and Responsibilities
* Develop PR campaigns, activations, partnerships, and programming that clients talk about for years to come
* Act as primary client contact, providing senior-level counsel and fostering a trusted, long-term partnership
* Lead your team by providing clear, focused guidance and resources for day-to-day account success
* Represent clients and the agency at industry events, conferences, and social gatherings to build influence and opportunities
* Help out with any task, big or small, to showcase your leadership skills and dedication to the team
* Create big-thinking pitches that land in big features, multi-page spreads in magazines, and in meaningful, unexpected sections
* Nurture your A-list media and influencer relationships and network, and draw on those as needed for key placements
* Manage team members, providing leadership, guidance, feedback, and coaching to both direct reports and account teams
* Stay ahead of industry trends, competitor activity, and cultural shifts in the luxury and travel markets
* Drive new business opportunities: lead pitches, develop proposals, and contribute to agency growth
Experience
* At least 7-10 years of public relations experience in the hospitality, culinary, travel, tourism, restaurant, and/or consumer lifestyle arenas
* Proven track record of leading integrated PR campaigns that achieve measurable impact.
* Extensive media, influencer, and brand contacts within travel, lifestyle, and luxury industries, and a reputation as a strong networker.
* Strong leadership and team management skills
* Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills.
* Commercially minded, with experience in business development and client growth.
What We Offer
J/PR offers a competitive benefits package, inclusive of but not limited to:
* Competitive base salary based on skills and experience
* New business commission (10%)
* Summer Fridays (finish at 1 pm)
* Hotel trade with our world-class clients (complimentary stays across our entire portfolio)
* Beautiful, dog-friendly offices
* Corporate rate at ClassPass
* Annual holiday and summer parties, plus regular socials
* Ongoing training and development opportunities
* Flexi-hours (Fridays WFH)
* Office swaps to our US offices
* Mobile phone stipend
* 25 days annual leave
* Day off on birthday
* Milestone gifts at five and 10-year anniversaries