PR Senior Account Executive - Travel Team
Location: London (hybrid working)
About Us
Bacchus is an independent, female-founded, global communications agency. For over 25 years, Bacchus has built brands at the intersection of culture and commerce: igniting conversations, focusing the spotlight and creating legacy. Operating from an international network across 7 global locations (London, New York, Miami, Los Angeles, Dubai, Riyadh, Doha), Bacchus delivers a new standard of excellence for clients at the forefront of luxury and innovation.
The Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity for a talented Senior Account Executive to join the travel team. This is a fast-paced role supporting the team on global client accounts. The role requires attention to detail, excellent communication skills and an existing network of media contacts.
The Skills Required
The successful applicant will need to be able to demonstrate the following:
* Experience working in communications
* Experience in performing administrative tasks
* An understanding of how to build relationships with the media
* An existing network of strong media contacts
* Excellent time management skills
* Excellent PR writing skills (pitches, email communications, and press releases)
* Excellent organisation and communication skills
* A passion for all things travel
Responsibilities
Public Relations
* Build and maintain strong press and influencer relationships through regular communication and meetings
* Research and stay informed on target media, influencers and potential client opportunities
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date media and influencer lists and databases
* Meet monthly KPIs for meetings with journalists, influencers, brands and industry contacts
* Take ownership of and successfully deliver small projects as directed by your manager
* Proactively research forthcoming media features through regular contact with press
* Develop, monitor and update awards lists, sharing deadlines and announcements with the team
* Regularly read relevant publications to identify media slots and opportunities
Client Relations
* Act as a client-facing contact and build strong working relationships
* Meet with clients as required
* Support the Account Manager by preparing meeting materials, agendas and reports
* Produce high-quality monthly reports, ready for review with minimal amendments
* Ensure each client receives sufficient attention to meet agreed objectives and KPIs
* Secure consistent monthly coverage for each client in line with individual KPIs
* Fact-check, proofread and distribute press and social coverage to clients in a timely manner
* Write clear, accurate and well-presented press releases and pitches for manager sign-off
Management & Administration
* Implement company practices and maintain effective systems
* Carry out administrative duties including phones, diaries, research, logistics and filing
* Organise product and sample send-outs where required
* Manage workload effectively to meet team and client deadlines
* Communicate clearly and transparently with the team and attend weekly meetings
* Oversee the day-to-day activity of junior team members, interns or assistants
* Produce meeting minutes and action lists within 24 hours of client meetings
* Support AEs and AAs during absences, including administrative and reporting tasks
* Contribute research and insight to new business presentations, partnership decks and client strategies
Benefits
* 24 days holiday plus UK bank holidays, plus Christmas office shutdown and one additional day's holiday entitlement per year served, capped at five days
* 10% commission on any fees introduced to the company
* Discretionary bonus scheme dependent on meeting annual team targets
* Auto-enrollment in the company's pension scheme
* Team events including a summer and Christmas social
* Monthly team drinks and lunches
* Access to an EAP which offers free counselling sessions
* Wifi allowance