VACANCY – PR Account Manager at Travel and Tourism Marketing Ltd

We are looking for a PR Account Manager at Travel and Tourism Marketing Ltd to join our growing PR team. We are looking for a skilled PR with experience in planning, development and implementation of communications and media strategies. They will develop and execute creative and cost-effective plans and activities to grow the positive perception of TTM’s clients amongst target audiences. The post-holder will work closely with the team to promote our clients and implement effective, targeted PR and Communications to increase brand awareness and positive impressions in the UK and Irish markets.

Principal duties and tasks performed:

Develop, implement and present successful communication plans.
Proactive outreach to media, building relationships across print, digital, broadcast and social.
Day to day media activities including drafting press releases, creating content, collating press clippings, managing contact databases, liaising with media to create pitching opportunities.
Analyse, plan, and coordinate individual media FAM trip opportunities.
Plan, organise, coordinate, and escort group media FAM trips.
Take an active role in planning and hosting client events including trade shows, missions etc.
Actively research and network on behalf of TTM to build media contacts.
Evaluate all media recommendations and promotional opportunities.
Contribute to social media strategies.
Manage allocated budgets in line with company policy and procedures, ensuring excellent use of funds to achieve the best possible return on investment.
Work with colleagues and industry partners to ensure collaboration on client projects and achieve shared objectives.
Liaise with clients and colleagues on a regular basis to ensure that goals are aligned, budgets tracked and activities are reported.
Development and guardianship of the destination’s brand and messaging to ensure that the brand is clearly represented in all forms of media.
Any other duties as assigned by the directors.

WORKING HOURS: 9:30 – 5:30pm, Monday – Friday. Head office is based in London Borough of Bromley. Hybrid working opportunity to be discussed. The postholder will be required to be flexible and adaptable to carry out the duties of the post which will include evening and weekend work when required.

PLEASE NOTE: The job description is a broad picture of the post at the date of preparation. It is not an exhaustive list and it is recognised that jobs change and evolve over time. The postholder will be required to be flexible to carry out the evolving business development opportunities for the organisation.

Preferred Experience and Skills
Qualifications /Experience	A degree or equivalent level of qualification in a relevant discipline and a minimum of two years’ employment experience in PR & Communications. Knowledge of working in the Travel and Tourism Sector an advantage.
Technical Competencies/ Knowledge	Knowledge of tourism representation industry Proven PR knowledge and experience Account Management Knowledge of and interest in media and marketing trends Strong verbal and written communication skills, with good attention to detail Excellent collaboration skills Ability to manage financial budgets Social media strategies Knowledge of video and graphic design
Behavioural Competencies	Creative, dynamic and innovative individual Ability to use own initiative and work as part of a team Ability to deliver and measure targeted PR activity Work under pressure to manage projects and to work within deadlines Excellent organisational skills Excellent presentation and pitching skills Excellent networking skills and ability to establish strong working relationships with a wide variety of multidisciplinary contacts and organisations.
Other	Clean driving licence Ability to travel internationally – specifically but not limited to the USA

To apply: email CV and covering letter to Kirsty Dillury kirsty@ttmworld.co.uk