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BPCMis looking for a talented candidate to join our growing Travel, Wine and Spirits team as an Assistant Account Executive.We are looking for energetic, positive candidates with an understandingand passion for the luxury travel and spirits brands.

This is an entry level role where the candidate will have the opportunity to join a team of hardworking and fun individuals where they will begin to build a strong portfolio of media placements in top publications, connect with top-tier industry contacts, drive impactful media coverage through strategic and creative pitch angles, and support in the planning and implementation of VIP events. Additionally, candidates have the opportunity to work in a fun and fashion forward environment with high-end luxury clients.

Ideal candidates have internship or full-time experience working in a PR department and must have strong writing skills. Additionally, candidates must possess an understanding of the lifestyle and hospitality industries, ideally with Travel and Wine & Spirit brands. Applicants should be team players who are extremely well-organized, have a strong sense of time management, and are able to juggle multiple client accounts at a time to meet deadlines.

Requirements

Responsibilities will be (but are not limited to):

• Assisting team in updating weekly and monthly client reports
• Monitoring coverage and deliver press clippings to clients in a timely manner
• Drafting and contributing to all necessary media and client materials as directed including fact sheets, press releases, bios, and media alerts
• Developing creative pitch angles and proactively reaching out to targeted media contacts under the direction of line manager
• Handling correspondence with external entities for general day-to-day press requests
• Assisting with the creation of strategic short and long-term PR plans for clients
• Tracking industry trends and identifying relevant opportunities for clients
• Supporting Travel, Wine & Spirits team with event production, organization and set up of special events
• Availability to work events across the company

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Minimum of 1 year work experience within a PR department (agency or in-house)
• A true interest in luxury lifestyle PR and the travel and spirits industries
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships

• Problem solving and solution oriented with a proactive attitude
• Proficient computer skills i.e., PowerPoint, Excel and Word

Benefits

WHY BPCM:

At BPCM we have built brand partnerships, and alongside them careers for 20+ years. We are a women-led organization, and we believe that the strongest aspect of our agency is our team, and we take great care in ensuring their wellbeing, connection and support. We care about sustainability, brand recognition and telling impactful stories for our clients, and we seek out those who are eager to join a team that celebrates and supports innovation and encouraged growth.

Our past, present and future team will tell you that BPCM is extremely strong at balancing a fast-paced, high-achieving environment with a strong community and individual care. Our agency is committed to excellence for our clients, and for each other. We offer a competitive salary, benefits, hybrid work schedule from our spacious new Dumbo office which offers breathtaking views of Manhattan, and is surrounded by great cafes, parks, and picnic area, WFH stipend, a dog-friendly office, summer hours and a generous Paid Time Off policy.

BPCM is committed to fostering and promoting an inclusive environment that allows us to recruit and retain highly talented staff with diverse backgrounds and differing abilities. The job description is to be used merely as a guide of expectations rather than an exhaustive list of all duties and competencies. All requirements and skills are subject to change as business needs evolve.