Careers

Account Executive

Lou Hammond Group (LHG) is seeking a Public Relations agency Account Executive with 1 – 2 years post-college, professional PR experience to work on a fantastic and fun group of travel/hospitality clients. This position will be full-time within our New York office. LHG has set the bar for excellence in the industry with a sterling reputation built since our inception in 1984. We are a dynamic, integrated marketing communications company with offices in New York, Charleston, Houston, Denver, Atlanta and Tampa. Our client roster is second to none, representing leaders in the travel, lifestyle, hospitality and business sectors. If you have a passion for travel, want to grow as a PR professional, and are seeking a company that offers a great work/life balance — we are the place for you!

Day-to-Day Activities:

  • Assist with day-to-day client communication
  • Organize and escort press trips, desk side and media missions
  • Pitch traditional and online media, follow up editorial opportunities, research new media
  • Support press event planning, attend and participate
  • Active role during client conference calls offering project updates
  • Participate in brainstorming sessions, develop strategic/creative thinking
  • Source marketing partnerships/promotion opportunities, support coordination
  • Develop relationships with media, all platforms

Talent/Experience:

  • BA/BS from a four-year accredited university
  • One – two years full-time public relations agency or PR-related experience (Note: this is not an entry-level position and recent Class of 2022 graduates will not be considered for this one)
  • Strong detail and organizational skills, sensitivity to deadlines
  • Creative, high energy, can-do attitude
  • Strong writing skills (AP style), familiar PR software and Microsoft Office programs
  • Travel industry knowledge and languages a plus
  • Seeking to “learn the world”

Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental + Vision
  • 20 Days Annual PTO + 12 Holidays
  • 3 Summer Fridays
  • 401k + Profit Sharing
  • Unbeatable Coworkers
  • Commission on New Business

Lou Hammond Group is an equal opportunity employer.