Account Executive - Destinations

Quinn, an Interluxe Group Company; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Quinn, an Interluxe Group Company, seeks an Account Executive for our Strategic Communications team in New York. You will drive media outreach, draft pitches and secure placements for luxury travel and lifestyle brands.

You will collaborate with strategists, creatives and data specialists to deliver campaigns that blend data and storytelling to move audiences and business metrics. The role is hybrid, with in-office presence in NYC.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Communications, PR, or related field.
• Minimum two-year related experience in travel, food & beverage, hospitality, and/or luxury lifestyle PR.
• Experience with destination clients is a plus.
• Knowledge of national travel, F&B, and lifestyle media.
• Proactive, deadline-oriented, and detail-focused.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; AP style proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Draft pitches, press releases, blog posts and media kit collateral for destination-focused clients.
• Secure media placements through proactive and reactive pitching.
• Build media and influencer lists for destination clients.
• Support planning for social media strategies and influencer campaigns.
• Share quality media leads with the agency team.
• Develop and maintain relationships with journalists and influencers in travel, F&B, and luxury.
• Serve as day-to-day contact for media and clients.
• Maintain client relations through meetings, calls, events.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Project management

AP style

Education

BA or BS in Communications, Public Relations, or related field

Tools

Muck Rack

Google Analytics

MS Office

Tagger

Klear

News wires

SharePoint

Job description

Who We Are:

We are the only luxury marketing platform that unites data and performance, content and creativity, experiences and communications within one integrated ecosystem.

Job Title:

Account Executive

Location:

New York, NY / Hybrid

Who We Are:

We are the only luxury marketing platform that unites data and performance, content and creativity, experiences and communications within one integrated ecosystem.

About our Strategic Communications Division:

Strategic Communications:

We Engineer Influence.

In the Strategic Communications Division, we are the global partners for brands that define categories. Our expertise is singular: integrated communications for luxury, ultra-luxury, and lifestyle.

Our methodology is Magic + Math. This means every creative idea is rooted in a business strategy, and every narrative is designed to deliver a commercial outcome. We bring a CMO's focus on growth to the art of storytelling, ensuring our work doesn't just make headlines—it moves key performance indicators. We are the driving force behind the measurable growth in our clients' audience, leads, engagement, and revenue.

We don't just tell stories; we build business cases that captivate.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an Account Executive to join our dynamic team and help shape the future of luxury engagement. This role is crafted for a strategic thinker who believes data should inform creativity—not limit it. You’ll be responsible for driving results and serving as a primary contact for our travel clients and media. You’ll work alongside passionate strategists, creatives, and data specialists to deliver campaigns that are as effective as they are elegant.

What You’ll Do

• Regularly draft pitches, press releases, blog posts and media kit collateral for destination focused clients


• Secure consistent and quality media placements through proactive and reactive pitching


• Build strong media and influencer lists for destination clients


• Support planning for social media strategies and influencer campaigns


• Secure and share quality media leads with greater agency


• Develop and maintain strong media relationships with journalists and social media influencers, especially in the travel, food + beverage and luxury lifestyle verticals


• Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for media and clients


• Maintain client relations through meetings, conference calls, events and general contact


• Manage daily administrative activities on accounts including but not limited to media database maintenance and list building, reporting, media monitoring, clip emails, media stay briefs, etc.


• Prepare and present meeting agendas, notes and reports


• Assist with developing first drafts of strategic, creative and integrated PR initiatives


• Consume local and national news on a daily basis and stay up to speed on current news and trends, especially with the travel, food + beverage and luxury lifestyle industries


• Assist with organizing and attending media events when needed

Who You Are

• Commuting distance from New York City


• BA or BS in Communications, Public Relations, or related field


• Minimum two-year related experience in travel, food + beverage, hospitality, and/or luxury lifestyle PR preferred; experience working with destination clients is a plus


• Possess knowledge working with national travel, food + beverage and lifestyle media


• Proactive, deadline-oriented and highly motivated with strong attention to detail


• Effective organizational and project management skills


• Proven ability to work well under pressure with tight deadlines


• Able to collaborate and work within a team environment


• Ability to efficiently manage multiple project deadlines across various clients


• PR agency experience preferred


• Strong verbal and written communication skills


• Proficient in AP style


• Proficiency using Muck Rack, Google Analytics, MS applications, Tagger, Klear, news wire services and server applications such as SharePoint

Why Interluxe Group?

• Purposeful Impact: Shape strategies that connect iconic and emerging luxury brands with high-value audiences worldwide.


• Inspired Culture: A warm, passionate, and intellectually vibrant team where bold thinking and collaboration are celebrated.


• Growth & Development: Clear pathways for professional growth, mentorship, and learning at the forefront of luxury marketing innovation.


• Exceptional Benefits: Competitive compensation, comprehensive health and wellness plans, unlimited PTO, and 401(k)

Interluxe Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe diverse perspectives fuel creativity and excellence.