Account Coordinator, Travel & Hospitality

Orchestra; New York (NY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Orchestra is seeking an Account Coordinator for our Travel + Hospitality team in New York. You will support day-to-day account management, media relations, research, writing and project coordination while collaborating with senior staff on integrated campaigns.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and eager to grow in a fast-paced agency environment, developing strong communications and client service skills. Role is hybrid, based in NY.

Qualifications

• Internship or other relevant experience in strategic communications.
• Interest in PR specifically within travel and hospitality sectors.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Attention to detail demonstrated in project work.
• Capacity to handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work with a team to meet group objectives.

Responsibilities

• Implement strategy and campaign planning for multiple high-profile accounts.
• Pitch and place media stories across local, regional and national outlets.
• Write and edit press releases, op-eds, fact sheets and talking points.
• Manage daily client communications, staffing weekly calls and recaps.
• Coordinate multiple work streams across accounts in arts & culture.

Skills

Strategic comms internship

Travel & hospitality PR interest

Clear communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking under deadlines

Team collaboration

Job description

ABOUT ORCHESTRA

Orchestra is a strategic communications and marketing company built for today’s complex and fragmented world. From decoding audiences to designing bold strategies, Orchestra integrates people, platforms, and stories that stick to help clients build lasting influence. The company offers programs that span from the highest level strategic business counsel through to tactical execution. Orchestra brings together 700+ people with experience across consumer and lifestyle, travel, hospitality, arts, technology, nonprofit and philanthropy, real estate, sports, and more. Made up of leading firms BerlinRosen, Civitas Public Affairs Group, Derris, Glen Echo Group, Inkhouse, M18, Message Lab, Onward and Small Girls PR. It also launched Brightmode, a talent acquisition firm for communications professionals, and Versus Media Group, a strategy-first political media team. Learn more at www.orchestraco.com.

People of all backgrounds and abilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Orchestra is committed to building and maintaining a diverse staff, and recognizes that its continued success depends on hiring and retaining high-quality creative professionals with a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Opportunities for advancement exist, and we are committed to helping all staff develop and grow.

ABOUT THE ORCHESTRA TRAVEL TEAM

Our growing Travel + Hospitality team works on some of the most coveted destinations and award-winning hospitality brands and attractions around the globe. Our clients cross all sectors of travel and hospitality, spanning international destinations and airlines to hotel brands and design-forward boutique properties, including Los Angeles Tourism, New Zealand Tourism, Marriott International Distinct Select Brands, Singapore Airlines, Bunkhouse Hotels, Trailborn Hotels & Resorts, INNESS, MOLLIE Aspen, SUMMIT One Vanderbilt and more.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

Orchestra is seeking an Account Coordinator to join our Travel + Hospitality team. This role is a great opportunity to build a career in strategic communications while supporting clients across the travel, lifestyle, hospitality and culinary industries. You will assist with day-to-day account management, media relations, research, writing and project coordination while working closely with senior team members on integrated communications campaigns and media placements.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented and eager to grow in a fast-paced agency environment while developing strong communications and client service skills.

Role location: This role is based in our New York, N.Y. office on a hybrid basis. The team is in-office 3 days per week.

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

As an Account Coordinator on the Travel + Hospitality team you will…

• Implement strategy and campaign planning for multiple high-profile accounts


• Pitch and place media stories across local, regional and national outlets


• Write and edit persuasive external and internal documents such as press releases, op-eds, fact sheets, talking points, editorial board memos, and communications plans


• Oversee day-to-day communications with clients, including staffing weekly calls, developing press recaps and participating in crisis communications, as necessary


• Manage work streams across multiple accounts in the arts and culture sector

Essential skills:

• Internship or other relevant experience in strategic communications


• Interest in PR specifically within the travel and hospitality space


• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing


• Attention to detail


• Ability to handle multiple assignments at once, work quickly, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment


• Ability to work with a team to meet group objectives

WORKING AT ORCHESTRA

Salary range (commensurate with experience and skills): $66,300

Orchestra is the first communications company built for today’s media landscape. Since 2022, it’s acquired nine firms, including: BerlinRosen,Civitas Public Affairs Group,Derris,Glen Echo Group,Inkhouse,M18,Message Lab,OnwardandSmall Girls PR. It also launched Brightmode, a talent acquisition firm for communication professionals. Learn more at: www.orchestraco.com.