Tourism PR Assistant Account Executive at Development Counsellors International United States

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Feb, 26

Salary

53000.0

Posted On

22 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Public Relations, Media Relations, Story Research, Pitch Writing, Presentation Skills, Media Tracking, Organization, Communication, Team Collaboration, Confidence, Travel Industry Knowledge, Audience Engagement, Reporting, Networking, Creativity, Adaptability

Industry

Public Relations and Communications Services

Description

Company Join Development Counsellors International (DCI), a NYC-based destination marketing agency named one of Outside Magazine’s Best Places to Work. We help destinations and hotels tell their stories and land high-profile media coverage. Learn more at www.aboutdci.com DCI is an equal opportunity employer and has taken a Diversity Pledge to ensure our agency is advancing racial justice, identifying unconscious bias, educating our staff, and using our place marketing platform to advocate for change. Our agency is also a member of the Diversity Action Alliance and Black Travel Alliance. While this job posting is a guide, we welcome applicants that may bring diverse backgrounds, ideas and experiences to DCI. The Role: We’re searching for an Assistant Account Executive (AAE) who lives and breathes tourism, and hospitality PR. Do you love speaking in front of audiences – whether on the stage or on the phone? Excited to become buddies with top media? Quick on your feet? Have a passion for the travel industry? Then this position is for you! This hybrid role (3-4 days/week in NYC office) is perfect for someone who thrives on both independence and collaboration—and loves a little adventure in their work. Qualifications: 1 year of PR experience at a public relations firm in the U.S. Passion for researching story ideas and writing pitches Confidence in pitching media on the phone and a track record of media placements Strong presentation skills Experience in tracking media placements and reporting public relations success Impeccable organization BA/BS required Valid driver’s license required Applicants must be U.S. citizens or have all necessary approvals to live/work in the U.S. without Visa sponsorship Benefits Competitive salary: $47k – $53k Open-book management Performance-based incentives Medical, dental, and vision coverage 401(k) match: 4% Flexible PTO, paid holidays (11), Office closes for a week at the end of the year Parental leave (12 paid weeks) Hybrid work environment: 3-4 days/week in the office

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Responsibilities

The Assistant Account Executive will assist in promoting tourism and hospitality through public relations efforts. This role involves pitching media, tracking placements, and collaborating with team members.