Senior Account Director, PR

3 weeks ago

New York, United States MMGY Global Full time
Description

Salary $105k - $115k + Bonus

At MMGY Global, we believe nothing shapes your view of the world like travel. So every day, we share our client's stories from a perspective that inspires people to see the world differently. Our personalized service and strategy connect media, consumers and influencers across the globe, taking people to new places and changing their view for the better. At MMGY we inspire people to go places.

DO YOU LOVE TO TRAVEL? If you are looking for a PR agency home where your career path is our priority, let's talk. At MMGY (our PR, social and experiential marketing brand), keeping our executives engaged and fulfilled is just as important as keeping our clients happy. From global hotel & resort brands to cruise lines, trains, tour operators and destinations around the world, we have an exciting roster of clients for which we are seeking a talented SENIOR ACCOUNT DIRECTOR (SAD) at our NYC location. If you are outgoing, energetic, innovative, resourceful and love to write, then this job is for you.

The primary focus of this role is: strategic thinking, account management, client counsel, profitability, and organic growth, in addition to team oversight and development. This position also begins to take on additional responsibilities for management and growth of the entire PR practice. In this leadership role, the SAD lends expertise and oversees account activity and cross channel communication to ensure operational efficiency to meet both client and agency goals. The SAD is also responsible for budgeting, staffing, resource allocation, new business development and general agency business practices. S/he is also expected to maintain quality control and has a high-level of involvement in agency promotion, agency culture, new business development, proposal writing and presenting on behalf of the agency.

In addition to a hybrid telework policy, we have half-day Summer Fridays and are closed the week between Christmas and New Years. Our Culture Crew throws killer team events and we have a robust by-level training program. After two years, we offer generous Go Explore anniversary travel benefits because we want our employees to see the world - and help pay for it (up to $8,000). Plus, the more business trips you take, the more Road Warrior benefits you receive to buy upgrades, lounge passes and more (up to $1,000/year). Yes, work/life balance is a real focus for us.

Requirements:
  • BA/BS college degree in communications or journalism and 8-10+ years PR/related experience with direct travel and lifestyle client background preferred
  • High level travel/hospitality/lifestyle print, digital and broadcast media contacts
  • Strong mentor
  • Proficient editor
  • Self-starter
  • Organized
  • Superior people skills
  • Problem solver
  • Savvy client counsel
  • Creative thinker
  • Good sense of humor and a love for travel a must

MMGY Global provides a comprehensive PTO + benefits package inclusive of a hybrid telework policy. Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa. MMGY Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

OUR VALUES MISSION

Who are we? We're a travel-obsessed collective of more than 600 people worldwide. And when we say we inspire people to go places, we mean ALL people. That's why we're focused on nurturing a workforce that's as diverse as the places we visit - welcoming candidates of all ages, genders and gender identities; ethnicities and religions; people of color; LGBTQIA+ people and their allies; working parents; veterans; and those with disabilities.

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