Public Relations Account Manager

Salary range: $80,000-$90,000 Annually. This role is an exempt position.

At MMGY Wagstaff, we provide integrated public relations and marketing services devoted to the culinary, travel and wine and spirits industries. We offer a comprehensive suite of communications, digital marketing, and branding services for our restaurant, hotel/resort, travel destination, wine and spirits, and hospitality lifestyle clients.

MMGY Wagstaff is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and welcoming team. We operate on the belief that we are stronger together. Here, you will be a part of an intrepid, transparent, genuine, and sharing culture where we strive to make things better for our team members, clients, and communities.

We are looking for a dynamic Public Relations Account Manager in Los Angeles to join our team of versatile storytellers and marketers who are professionally dedicated to their passions for food, wine, and travel.

Responsibilities:

• Offer client-facing strategy development and execution
• Lead client accounts and projects
• Attend and lead client meetings, and actively participate in new business proposal development and presentations
• Review and assist in research, reporting, list building
• Develop and implement strategic direction for client accounts
• Execute strategy in specialized areas such as media pitching, copywriting, influencer marketing, strategic partnerships, etc.
• Attend relevant events/FAMs/media opportunities/etc.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a multi-functional team
• Assist in managing the workflow of the team
• Ensure client goals and deadlines are met
• Assess work performance of junior employees by mentoring, and developing direct reports, empowering independent thinking and autonomy while learning in a supportive environment

Requirements:

• 4-5 years of experience working in a public relations setting, hospitality experience is a plus
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work autonomously and with a team
• Experience managing multi-layered projects and meeting deadlines
• Manages time efficiently and effectively
• Possesses creative and strategic outlook with an ability to execute
• Knowledgeable in social media and branded content
• Experience engaging with senior executives on strategy
• Experience in Google Business applications, Microsoft Office and other platforms such as Adobe is a plus
• Adaptable, solution-oriented, and resourceful when tackling challenges and obstacles
• An overall passion for the hospitality lifestyle industries - restaurants, travel/destinations/hotels, wine & spirits
• Must be able to communicate in a clear and professional manner

Full COVID-19 vaccination is required for all business travel.

MMGY Global provides a comprehensive PTO benefits package inclusive of a hybrid telework policy. Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa. MMGY Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

OUR VALUES MISSION

Our company will help to create a connected, inclusive, and peaceful world by promoting travel as a cultural bridge of understanding. We will empower our staff and the travel industry at large to create economic opportunity, community pride, and personal fulfillment rooted in the industries of travel, hospitality, and entertainment.