Public Relations Account Executive

The Shipyard is a leading, independent marketing and communication agency headquartered in Columbus, OH and San Diego, CA that brings together talented individuals across the creative, communications, media and digital landscape. Uniquely designed to Engineer Brand Love through a unifying approach of paid, owned and earned channels, The Shipyard's family of brands works together to grow brands that audiences can't help but love.

TURNER is one of those brands, a communications agency dedicated to travel, tourism and active lifestyle brands, built to Engineer Brand Love: creating unshakable, emotionally resonant brands that consistently outperform expectations. We unify strategy, creative, media and communications to connect the brands that inspire people to explore, move and experience the world with the audiences who love them most.

Momentum is nothing without the people driving it. See who we are at https://theshipyard.com/culture before you hit apply!

SUMMARY

We are looking for a Senior Account Executive with a passion for storytelling and media relations for the industries we serve. Candidates must have 5 to 7 years of media relations and influencer management experience with demonstrated results. Experience working in the travel and tourism industry preferred.

This is a remote position and the candidate must live in South Carolina. 

At The Shipyard, we know that it's your unique talents, backgrounds, and perspectives that make you who you are, just like our team, who come from various career paths and experiences. We believe we can't be truly diverse without bringing your most authentic self to the agency.  

Studies show that people from marginalized communities may not always apply for positions if they don't meet every single requirement in a job posting. At The Shipyard, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the requirements. We believe that your passion for what we stand for — our values and purpose — is just as important as meeting every checkbox. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Supports daily activities for designated national and international accounts as part of a multi-person account team; client mix includes destination and hotel/resort properties
• Contributes 60 percent of time to proactive media relations and influencer programming
• Plans, implements and manages client media tours and in-destination media visits
• Assists with planning and conducts media familiarization tours. This may include international travel (passport required)
• Executes both for-trade and paid influencer programs on behalf of clients, including sourcing, contracting, and reporting on programs
• Understands and prioritizes the objectives of each client; anticipates needs in advance