Account Supervisor- Travel PR

Finnpartners; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bilingual Finn Partners Travel Team in New York seeks an Account Supervisor with 4–7 years of PR agency experience to oversee a portfolio of premier global hospitality brands.

You will lead media relations strategy, client planning and execution, and manage events and influencer programs for our luxury travel clients. The role balances strategic planning with daily account oversight in a hybrid NYC office and travel as needed. Compensation range is $75,000–$90,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of PR agency experience with travel/luxury focus.
• Deep understanding of luxury brands and their media relations.
• Proven track record of securing high‑impact coverage.
• Knowledge of podcasts and influencer engagement.
• Experience managing multi‑faceted external programs (media, social, executive thought leadership).
• Strong project management and autonomous work style.
• Polished written and oral communication; able to present to senior executives.
• Experience with industry tools.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the central day‑to‑day contact for clients, managing timelines and budgets while providing strategic counsel.
• Develop comprehensive PR strategy documents integrating earned, owned, and paid tactics to meet client goals.
• Anticipate challenges and offer proactive solutions to leadership and clients throughout programs.
• Oversee proactive media relations to secure earned media across top publications.
• Identify newsjacking opportunities and stay current with media trends.
• Build and sustain relationships with key journalists, freelancers, and influencers.
• Organize and lead press trips and events with flawless execution.
• Lead and mentor junior staff, fostering collaboration and development.
• Support new business leads and contribute to proposals and presentations.

Skills

PR experience

Luxury travel

Media relations

Influencer engagement

Project management

Executive communication

Leadership

Tools

Industry tools

Job description

Account Supervisor

Location: New York, NY

Finn Partners Travel Team is looking for an Account Supervisor with 4–7 years of experience to join our global travel and lifestyle practice. Ideal for a PR professional with deep roots in luxury travel, this role offers the opportunity to oversee and elevate a portfolio of premier global hospitality brands.

As an Account Supervisor, you will lead multiple projects and team members, acting as the primary day‑to‑day client lead with the support and guidance of senior‑level executives. You will balance high‑level strategic planning with the oversight of daily account activities to ensure exceptional service and measurable media results. This will include media relations strategy, client planning and execution, special events and partnership programs for our amazing travel clients.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the central day‑to‑day contact for clients, managing overall timelines and budgets while providing consistent strategic counsel.
• Develop comprehensive PR strategy documents that seamlessly incorporate earned, owned, and paid tactics to meet client goals.
• Anticipate potential executional challenges and proactively offer solutions to senior leadership and clients throughout program lifecycles.
• Oversee and lead proactive media relations efforts to secure high‑impact earned media across top‑tier publications.
• Stay tuned to industry trends and the evolving news cycle to identify “newsjacking” opportunities that keep our clients at the center of the conversation.
• Maintain a pulse on the media landscape to build and sustain meaningful relationships with key journalists, freelancers, and influencers.
• Organize and lead press trips and special events on behalf of clients, ensuring flawless on‑site execution.
• Lead and mentor junior staff, fostering a collaborative environment through effective delegation and professional development.
• Support new business leads and opportunities, playing an active role in the development of proposals and new business presentations.

Requirements

• 5+ years of PR agency experience, with a focused background in travel, luxury hospitality, luxury, or premium consumer brands.
• A deep understanding of the luxury sector and the nuances of representing high‑end global brands.
• A proven track record of securing high‑impact coverage and maintaining strong, existing relationships with top‑tier national media across travel, lifestyle, business, and consumer sectors.
• Knowledge of the evolving media landscape, including a pulse on podcasts and a history of successful influencer engagement.
• Demonstrated success in driving multi‑faceted external programs—spanning media relations, social media, and executive thought leadership.
• Exceptional project management and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to manage complex timelines and client expectations autonomously.
• Polished oral and written communication skills, including a sharp eye for editing and the ability to present to senior‑level executives.
• Experience with industry tools.

This role will be based in our New York City office and a hybrid schedule of a minimum of two in‑office days per week. Work travel may be required with this role.

Compensation: The approved salary range for this role is $75,000 - $90,000 annually, dependent on experience and location.