Senior Account Executive

About Carma Connected:

With a client roster that includes many of the “who’s who” in hotels, restaurants, nightlife, spirits and cultural institutions, Carma Connected is a premier communications agency with offices in Miami and Las Vegas. Embracing a hands-on approach to fresh ideas and insightful media management, Carma Connected offers clients the services provided by an in-house communications team in addition to all of the benefits of a top-tier agency - including longstanding media and influencer relationships and decades of experience in public relations, social media, event planning, branding and marketing. The agency is a powerhouse of more than 40 savvy, experienced communications experts with an unparalleled passion for all things public relations and social media.

Job Summary:

Carma Connected is looking for a Senior Account Executive to join the team in our Las Vegas office. The Senior Account Executive will work closely with the VP and other senior staff as part of a team and will be responsible for managing multiple client accounts and performing a range of high-level duties. The ideal candidate has a minimum of four years of experience in lifestyle and hospitality public relations, impeccable writing skills, excellent client communication abilities, and strong relationships with both local and national media. The candidate should be an ambitious, highly organized, and passionate professional who can think creatively and strategically.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Supporting VPs in strategy development
• Managing multiple client accounts and maintaining consistent client communication
• Writing press kit documents, media alerts, pitch letters, bios, and other materials
• Consistently pitching and securing media coverage on a local, regional, and national level
• Coordinating and overseeing photoshoots, television shoots, interviews, and other on-site events
• Monitoring trends and researching article opportunities and story angles for clients
• Managing and mentoring junior staff

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or a related field
• Minimum of four years of experience in lifestyle and hospitality public relations
• Impeccable writing and editing skills
• Excellent client communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong relationships with media both locally and nationally
• Highly self-motivated, organized, and professional
• Ability to manage workload and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced agency environment
• Strong familiarity with various media outlets
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor junior team members
• Experience coordinating and overseeing events and on-site activities

Compensation:

Our agency offers a competitive salary, new business incentives, flexible hybrid schedule, generous time off policy and benefits including health insurance and 401(k).