Associate Vice President - Travel

Job Title: Associate Vice President - Travel

Location: New York, NY / Hybrid

Salary: $120-135k base potential for sign-on bonus

Who We Are:

We are the only luxury marketing platform that unites data and performance, content and creativity, experiences and communications within one integrated ecosystem.

About our Strategic Communications Division:

Strategic Communications:

We Engineer Influence.

In the Strategic Communications Division, we are the global partners for brands that define categories. Our expertise is singular: integrated communications for luxury, ultra-luxury, and lifestyle.

Our methodology is Magic Math. This means every creative idea is rooted in a business strategy, and every narrative is designed to deliver a commercial outcome. We bring a CMO's focus on growth to the art of storytelling, ensuring our work doesn't just make headlines—it moves key performance indicators. We are the driving force behind the measurable growth in our clients' audience, leads, engagement, and revenue.

We don't just tell stories; we build business cases that captivate.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an Associate Vice President to join our dynamic team and help shape the future of luxury engagement. This role is crafted for a strategic thinker who believes data should inform creativity—not limit it. You’ll be responsible for developing and leading integrated communications strategies that connect high-value audiences with our hotel and hospitality clients. You’ll work alongside passionate strategists, creatives, and data specialists to deliver campaigns that are as effective as they are elegant.

What You’ll Do

Our Associate Vice Presidents are account leaders and responsible for spearheading client success and satisfaction. You’ll manage a team of 3 team members to drive results across a portfolio of hospitality accounts. Job responsibilities include:

• Provide strategic direction to clients and team
• Responsible for client satisfaction and meeting/exceeding deliverable goals
• Maintain client relationships through meetings, in-person travel/events, conference calls, general contact, meeting agendas, notes, reports, etc.
• Oversee account work for 3 team members (ranging from account executives to senior account executives), providing training, coaching, editing, mentoring and overall sound leadership
• Provide strategic, strong and consistent media results and measurement
• Support crisis communications, as needed
• Identify stories and pitches; edit and write press releases, media alerts, photo captions, media pitches, etc.
• Develop and maintain solid relationships with journalists, bloggers and influencers
• Provide ideation and campaigns; participate in brainstorms
• Recommend, source and implement strategic events and partnerships
• Provide influencer strategy, advice, research, campaign ideas and provide and/or supervise communications management
• Recognize and bring client issues to supervisor’s attention with a suggested solution
• Handle minor client issues independently
• Perform research and analysis of clients and the marketplace
• Oversee detail-oriented monthly and/or quarterly reporting
• Stay on top of current industry news, trends and technology; attend events; network

Who You Are

• Seven years’ work experience in travel/hotel/hospitality PR; agency experience is required
• Minimum three years in a supervisory capacity managing at least 2 junior team members
• Ability to adapt to fast-paced, multi-tasking, unique work environment
• You’re a self-starter with a proven ability to lead a team and work well independently
• You have experience resolving client issues quickly and efficiently
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Outstanding team player with a positive attitude
• Experience launching campaigns with non-client partners
• You have a solid portfolio of secured media coverage (national, magazine, newspaper, TV and digital wins) and brand partnership contacts
• Comprehensive knowledge of the travel industry media, including industry-appropriate bloggers and influencers
• Proven experience handling crisis a plus
• Proficiency in reporting platforms (Muck Rack, Meltwater, Tagger)

Why Interluxe Group?

• Purposeful Impact: Shape strategies that connect iconic and emerging luxury brands with high-value audiences worldwide.
• Inspired Culture: A warm, passionate, and intellectually vibrant team where bold thinking and collaboration are celebrated.
• Growth & Development: Clear pathways for professional growth, mentorship, and learning at the forefront of luxury marketing innovation.
• Exceptional Benefits: Competitive compensation, comprehensive health and wellness plans, unlimited PTO, and 401(k)

How to Apply

If you’re ready to operate where intelligence meets inspiration, please submit your resume and a cover letter that reflects not just your experience, but your perspective on modern luxury marketing. We value clarity, sophistication, and authenticity—let your voice shine through. Include any relevant portfolio links or case studies that showcase your strategic impact.

We appreciate all expressions of interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Interluxe Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe diverse perspectives fuel creativity and excellence.