Senior Public Relations Account Executive

The Shipyard

. Support daily activities for designated national and international accounts as part of a multi-person account team .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRemote • South Carolina • United StatesSenior💰 $70,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in media relations and influencer management within the travel industry, with strong writing skills and proficiency in AP Style. Capable of developing relationships with journalists and social media influencers while effectively managing client communications and media tours.

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Media Relations ExperienceInfluencer ManagementTravel Industry KnowledgeExcellent Writing SkillsProficiency in Cision and MuckRack

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Hard Skills

Media RelationsInfluencer ProgrammingClient Collateral WritingMedia Tour CoordinationSocial Media IntegrationAP Style ProficiencyBudget ManagementTrend SpottingDetail OrientationCommunication Strategy

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsRelationship BuildingProactive ThinkingAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

CisionMuckRackNews WiresMS ApplicationsSocial Media Tools

Industry Keywords

Travel IndustryPublic RelationsMedia Familiarization ToursInfluencer ProgramsJournalism

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support daily activities for designated national and international accounts as part of a multi-person account team
Contribute 60% of time to proactive media relations and influencer programming
Plan, implement, and manage client media tours and in-destination media visits
Assist with planning and conduct media familiarization tours, including possible international travel
Execute for-trade and paid influencer programs, including sourcing, contracting, and reporting
Understand and prioritize client objectives and anticipate needs
Write client collateral, including news releases, media alerts, photo captions, media pitches, bios, and fact sheets
Brainstorm and proactively pitch fresh story angles to relevant media
Develop and maintain relationships with journalists and social media influencers
Monitor social media trends and recommend channel usage to clients
Assist with meeting agendas, notes, and reports
Assist with account budgets, resources, and deadlines
Assist with client relations through meetings, conference calls, events, and general contact
Stay abreast of relevant industry news and trends
Act as first set of eyes on materials prepared by JAE/A

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must live in South Carolina
5 to 7 years of communications experience in the travel industry; agency experience preferred
Must have 5 to 7 years of media relations and influencer management experience with demonstrated results
Established national travel and lifestyle media relationships, and skills to develop new relationships using traditional and digital tools
BA or BS in public relations, journalism, communications or related fields is preferred
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Proficient in AP Style
Previous experience coordinating media familiarization tours and/or desk side tours
Excellent writing skills, with strong attention to detail
Uses social media tools regularly and has experience integrating social media into public relations programs
Proficiency using Cision, MuckRack, news wires, and MS applications
Current passport and willingness to travel as needed for clients
Passion for the travel/tourism industry and ability to spot trends
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Open PTO
Flexible work hours and remote work
Paid holidays + holiday closure between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day
Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance and disability benefits
401k program with employer matching
6 weeks paid parental leave
Employee bonus referrals
Company-provided snacks and beverages (yes, beer/wine included)