PR Senior Account Executive – Travel, Lifestyle

About the agency

This agency has firmly established itself as one of Australia’s leading travel PR agencies, representing some of the world’s most sought-after hotels, cruise lines, destination boards, airlines, and experiences. Their impressive industry and individual accolades highlight their position as leaders in the space, with many clients trusting them with their brands for years.

From hosting media famils at some of the most luxurious overseas resorts, to promoting tourism at Australia’s iconic natural landmarks, assisting with hotel rebrands, and celebrating cruise expeditions, you’ll be part of campaigns that truly shape how the world experiences travel.

Benefits & Culture

This boutique team is renowned for its strong culture and employee retention, with many team members enjoying long-term careers at the agency. Travel is at the heart of the culture, including annual luxury overseas trips (previous years have found the team at resorts in Bali and Phuket) and occasional regional or international travel opportunities.

Training and development are a priority, with personalised career development plans and access to external courses like CPRA. 

Some of the benefits you can expect include:

• Hybrid working – 4 office days per week
• 22 days annual leave
• Occasional regional or international travel
• Annual bonuses
• Personalised career development plans

About the job

As a Senior Account Executive, you will play a pivotal role in leading account workstreams and mentoring junior staff within Australia’s most prestigious travel PR firm. You will take high-level ownership of day-to-day operations for a portfolio of world-class cruise lines, airlines, and luxury resorts, moving beyond execution into a more strategic advisory space. This role is designed for a seasoned PR professional who is ready to work on high-stakes campaigns and serve as a trusted partner to a long-term client.

Some of your key duties will include:

• Leverage established senior media contacts to secure Tier-1 features, op-eds, and broadcast segments for high-profile travel brands.
• Act as a mentor to Account Executives and Coordinators, providing guidance on pitching techniques, writing, and time management.
• Lead the planning and hosting of complex international media famils and large-scale luxury events.
• Participate in high-level client meetings and contribute creative ideas for new business pitches and annual strategy sessions.
• Act as a reliable point of contact for clients, providing regular updates and participating in brainstorms for upcoming projects.

About you

Essential experience:

• You must have Australian PR agency experience at AE/SAE level, OR you have 2-3 years of in-house comms experience to be considered for this role

The ideal candidate:

• You bring experience managing multiple accounts within the travel, tourism, or luxury lifestyle sectors.
• You are a natural leader who enjoys sharing knowledge and is ready to step into a role with increased autonomy and responsibility.
• You hold a strong book of contacts across major news publications within Australia.
• You can effortlessly pivot your writing style between creative storytelling for travel features and professional corporate communications.

Interested?

Apply to this role by clicking the button below. For more information, please get in touch:

• Email:  [email protected]
• Phone: +61 422 412 787