Travel PR Executive

Travel Trade Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A travel-focused PR agency in London seeks an experienced Senior Account Executive. In this role, you'll build relationships with media, plan press trips, and secure media coverage for travel brands. The ideal candidate has over three years in travel or tourism PR, excellent communication skills, and a knack for multitasking in a dynamic environment. Competitive salary and hybrid working conditions are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for growth

Regular office socials

Qualifications

• 3+ years of PR agency or in-house experience in travel or tourism.
• Demonstrated success in securing media coverage.
• Experience in organizing press trips is essential.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with media.
• Secure media coverage.
• Plan and execute press trips.
• Draft and distribute press materials.
• Assist with social media content and editorial planning.

Skills

PR agency experience

Media pitching

Strong writing skills

Communication skills

Organizational ability

Multitasking

Job description

Do you have experience working for a PR Agency or within an inhouse Marketing / PR role within Travel & Tourism? Do you have great experience writing, communication and presentation skills? If so, we have the role for you.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Account Executive (Travel & Tourism), to join a growing PR Agency in the heart of London.

This company are looking for someone who has a solid background in travel and tourism PR (and luxury experience would a bonus), to join our team. The ideal candidate is media-savvy, detail-oriented, and enthusiastic about helping travel brands, from destinations to hotels, tour operators, and airlines, tell their stories in compelling and strategic ways.

The role responsibilities:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with travel, lifestyle, consumer, and trade media.
• Secure quality media coverage across print, online, broadcast, and social platforms.
• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of press trips and media visits.
• Handle logistics including itineraries, travel arrangements, onsite support, and post-trip follow-up.
• Liaise directly with media, tourism boards, hotels, and partners to ensure seamless organisation
• Support day-to-day account operations across multiple travel clients.
• Draft and distribute press materials such as releases, media alerts, briefing documents, and fact sheets.
• Contribute ideas to campaign strategies, creative tactics, and seasonal initiatives.
• Stay informed of travel trends, competitor activity, and market developments to support client recommendations.
• Develop press materials, story angles, and messaging that bring travel brands to life.
• Assist with social media content outlines, influencer briefs, and editorial planning as needed.
• Assist with media events, launches, and brand partnerships - both planning and onsite coordination.
• Maintain strong, professional client relationships, offering proactive updates and solutions.
• Participate in regular client calls and meetings, presenting PR activity and insights.

The Candidate:

• 3+ years of PR agency or in-house experience, in travel, tourism, hospitality sectors.
• Demonstrated success pitching and securing media coverage.
• Experience organising and delivering press trips is essential.
• Strong writing, communication, and presentation skills.
• Excellent organisational ability and a knack for multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
• Confident working both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

The Package:

• A salary of circa £30,000 - £32,000
• Hybrid working
• Opportunity to work with dynamic and diverse travel brands.
• Supportive, creative team environment with room to grow.
• Exposure to national and international campaigns, press trips, and media networks.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Regular office socials, treats and fun, is a given.

Interested?

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