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Senior Account Executive, Public Relations (Food, Wine & Spirits)

EVINS Communications
Manhattan, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 8/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/4/2026
Overview
Evins is seeking an experienced Public Relations professional who can contribute meaningfully from day one, whether supporting execution, leading workstreams, or managing client relationships. We're seeking a Senior Account Executive who combines strong client management skills with sharp writing and an established network of media within the hospitality, food, spirits and wine sectors. This is an opportunity for a candidate with demonstrated agency experience to work closely with high-profile clients in a collaborative, fast-paced agency environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage day-to-day client communications, ensuring consistent alignment and proactive updates
  • Execute strategic public relations campaigns for travel, hospitality and lifestyle clients
  • Develop and maintain strong media relationships with food, wine and spirits, including editors, freelancers and influencers/content creators
  • Pitch and secure meaningful media coverage across print, digital and broadcast outlets
  • Draft and edit press materials including press releases, media pitches, fact sheets and briefing documents with a high level of polish
  • Monitor industry trends, news cycle and media opportunities to inform client strategy
  • Plan and execute press trips, media events and influencer collaborations
  • Track and report on media coverage and campaign performance
  • Manage project timelines, budgets and deliverables across multiple accounts simultaneously
  • Supervise and mentor Account Coordinators and Account Executives, reviewing their work and supporting their development

Qualifications
  • 4-6 years of public relations experience within an agency setting
  • Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, marketing or related field
  • Experience working with food, wine and spirits or hospitality clients
  • Strong media contacts across consumer outlets
  • Excellent writing, editing and communication skills
  • Experience managing junior team members
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail
  • Proactive, collaborative and solutions-oriented
  • Track record in creative ideation

Compensation & Benefits
Salary Range: $60,000 – $80,000 (commensurate with experience)

At Evins, our team is our greatest strength, and we’re committed to supporting each individual’s well-being, growth and sense of belonging. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support life both in and out of the workplace, including medical, dental and vision insurance, as well as a variety of supplemental options like life, disability and pet insurance. We also provide a 401(k) retirement plan, generous PTO and commuter benefits to help make the everyday easier.

We enjoy a hybrid work schedule (subject to change) and have access to great perks within our home at Studio at Rockefeller Center, including exclusive merchant discounts, access to events (TODAY Concert Series, Tree Lighting), weekly programming and more.

We believe in creating a culture where people feel valued, connected and inspired. That’s why we offer team tastings, professional development and other thoughtful perks that bring joy to the workday and foster camaraderie across the agency.

About Evins
Evins Communications is an independent marketing communications agency that partners with lifestyle brands to spark emotion, inspire action and leave a lasting impression. Specializing in Travel Lifestyle and Food, Wine Spirits, we bring an unrivaled passion for both our craft and the industries we serve. We are proud to be the trusted agency of record for some of the world’s most iconic and influential brands – operating not as vendors, but as true strategic partners.

In a media environment that evolves by the hour, our integrated model spans paid, earned, shared, owned and experiential platforms to meet audiences where they are and move them to meaningful action. At Evins, we believe in the power of shared discovery – where intelligence leads, collaboration fuels momentum and experience drives growth. We are strategists, storytellers and cultural navigators who thrive on building what’s next – together.

For more information, visit www.evins.com or engage with us on Instagram (@evins.pr) and LinkedIn (@evinspr).

 

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