Job Description
Company Description
Lou Hammond Group is a full-service agency offering public relations, earned media, digital, social media, integrated campaigns, brand building and strategic services. With 40 years of experience and 40 employees across multiple locations, we work with top-tier clients in various industries, with a focus on travel and tourism. LHG has set the bar for excellence in the industry with a sterling reputation built since our inception in 1984. We are a dynamic, integrated marketing communications company with offices in New York, Charleston, Texas, Denver, Atlanta and Florida.
Our client roster is second to none, representing leaders in the travel, lifestyle, hospitality, and a variety of business sectors. If you have a passion for travel, want to grow as a PR professional, and are seeking a company that offers all of the travel perks — we are the place for you!
Role Description
Lou Hammond Group (LHG) is seeking a Senior PR Account Executive with 5+ years of earned media communications and professional PR experience to work on a fun group of travel/hospitality clients. This position will be full-time within our Denver office. The Senior Account Executive will be responsible for managing client accounts, proactive earned media, developing strategic communication plans, leading client meetings, and the implementation of integrated PR campaigns. Additionally, they will be involved in new business and client development.
Day-to-Day Activities
- Expertly manage day-to-day client activities (strategy, communication, presentations, deadlines) and client relationships
- Support client strategy (with President support) and track against monthly, quarterly and annual goals
- Communicate with clients to provide counsel, deliver results, foster a positive relationship and manage expectations
- Consistently deliver top earned media placements in local, regional and national titles
- Proactive media relations, constantly building new relationships locally, regionally and nationally
- Organize and escort press trips and media missions
- Be proactive at offering solutions with the goal of overarching company growth
- Be a positive representative of LHG when networking and pitching new business — polished, professional, and informed
- Participate in brainstorming sessions, develop strategic/creative thinking
- Source marketing partnerships/promotion opportunities, support coordination
Qualifications/ Experience
- BA/BS from a four-year accredited university
- 5+ years full-time public relations agency or PR-related experience
- Excellent media relations / track record securing earned placements
- Self-starter who thrives working both autonomously and collaboratively
- Personable and relationship driven with clients, media + colleagues; interpersonal and presentation skills
- Strong detail and organizational skills, sensitivity to deadlines
- Creative, high energy, can-do attitude
- Strong writing skills (AP style), familiar PR software (Muckrack, Cision) and Microsoft Office programs
- Travel industry knowledge
Benefits
- Medical, Dental + Vision
- 20 Days Annual PTO + 13 Holidays + 2 Summer Fridays
- Remote Fridays
- 401k + Profit Sharing
- Commission on new business
Lou Hammond Group is an equal opportunity employer.