Development Counsellors International Hiring For Tourism Public Relations Account Executive at Los Angeles, CA, United States Full Time

Job Description

Development Counsellors International (DCI), a destination marketing firm, is looking to hire a Tourism Public Relations Account Executive (AE) to join our “place marketing” team in-office in southern California. For more information about DCI – named one of Outside Magazine’s “Best Places To Work” – visit www.aboutdci.com.

DCI is an equal opportunity employer and has taken a Diversity Pledge to ensure our agency is advancing racial justice, identifying unconscious bias, educating our staff, and using our place marketing platform to advocate for change. Our agency is also a member of the Diversity Action Alliance and Black Travel Alliance. While this job posting is a guide, we welcome applicants that may bring diverse backgrounds, ideas, and experiences to DCI.

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Do you devour travel magazines and fall asleep skimming feeds of @hey_ciara or @karl_shakur? When you see something in your “regular” life, do you think, “that would be a great story for Afar!” Did you get vaccinated just so you could meet up with your media buddies for cocktails? When you land a fabulous placement – do you call your mom and try to explain why it’s so awesome? Then this job is for you!

You will lead media relations initiatives for travel destinations in the U.S. and abroad. If you love pitching, have an eye for detail and are passionate about travel then this PR job is for you. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree, agency experience and a minimum of 2-3 years of related work experience.

Qualifications:

• 2-3 years of PR experience
• Strong, creative, AP-style writing an absolute must
• Ability to “spot” a story angle
• Established lifestyle and travel media contacts in the U.S.
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to pitch stories over the phone or over email
• Highly self-motivated, with the ability to work independently
• Impeccable organization; Microsoft Office proficiency
• Ability to juggle the needs of multiple clients
• Thrive in a fast-paced working environment
• Driver’s license required
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens or have all necessary approvals to live/work in the U.S.
• In light of the CDC’s guidelines on safety and vaccinations, DCI requires all final candidates to be fully vaccinated for the COVID-19 virus as a way to strengthen protection for our staff, our agency, and our clients

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary (commiserate to our industry of tourism)
• Unique “open book” management system with performance-based incentive program
• Medical/dental coverage
• 401-K match
• Flexible time off
• Opportunities for professional advancement