Senior Account Executive (Public Relations) - Miami, Florida

MissionHires; United States; Hybrid; USD 67,500 - 82,500; Full time

Job summary

MissionHires is seeking a Senior Account Executive in the United States to manage communications for a portfolio of lifestyle, hospitality, and travel clients. This role requires expertise in media relations and influencer strategy.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of public relations experience, preferably in an agency, and a strong track record in securing media placements. Benefits include a base salary of $75,000 plus a 10% bonus tied to new business generated.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in public relations, preferably agency.
• Experience with the hospitality industry.
• Proven track record of securing media placements.
• Comfortable managing multiple accounts.

Responsibilities

• Lead media outreach across various outlets.
• Manage influencer outreach and relationships.
• Coordinate press visits and tastings.
• Support strategic planning for campaigns.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish + English)

Public relations experience

Media relationships

Writing and editing skills

Organizational skills

Client communication skills

Job description

The Senior Account Executive will lead day-to-day communications for a portfolio of lifestyle, hospitality, and travel clients, with a primary focus on media relations, influencer strategy, and campaign execution. This is a client-facing role ideal for someone who is proactive, editorially minded, and confident owning relationships from pitch to placement.

Responsibilities

Media Relations

• Lead media outreach across national, regional, and local outlets (travel, food, lifestyle, business, culture)

• Develop strong pitch angles, press materials, and story narratives aligned with each brand

• Maintain and grow relationships with editors, writers, producers, and freelancers

• Secure consistent, high-quality press placements and manage follow-ups

• Track coverage, compile reports, and assess performance against goals

Influencer Relations & Partnerships

• Spearhead influencer outreach and relationship-building for select campaigns and launches

• Identify and vet influencers aligned with brand positioning and objectives

• Coordinate influencer visits, experiences, and deliverables

• Manage timelines, expectations, and reporting for influencer collaborations

Client Management & Strategy

• Manage day-to-day account execution, working in close collaboration with agency leadership, who serves as client lead.

• Join in on recurring client calls, develop agendas & recaps

• Support strategic planning for launches, press trips, events, and seasonal campaigns

• Collaborate closely with agency leadership on positioning and growth opportunities

Execution & Operations

• Draft press releases, media alerts, pitches, briefing documents, and internal plans

• Coordinate press visits, tastings, stays, and events

• Manage media lists, databases, and reporting tools

Requirements

• Bilingual (Spanish + English)

• 5+ years of experience in public relations (agency experience strongly preferred)

• Experience with hospitality industry

• Proven track record of securing media placements in lifestyle, hospitality, travel, or luxury sectors

• Strong existing media relationships (local and national)

• Experience managing influencer partnerships and campaigns

• Excellent writing, editing, and pitching skills

• Highly organized, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple accounts

• Client-ready demeanor with strong communication skills

Benefits

$75,000 base salary + a 10% bonus tied to any new business generated by the candidate.