Account Executive

PEPR – PR Account Executive – Travel

PEPR is one of Australia's leading independent PR agencies that lives and breathes travel, lifestyle, and culture. You'll work with globally recognised hotels, cruises, and tourism brands, helping shape the stories that inspire people to explore the world.

About the agency

PEPR has firmly established itself as one of Australia's leading travel PR agencies, representing some of the world's most sought-after hotels, cruise lines, destination boards, airlines, and experiences. Having built a portfolio that includes Cunard, Explora Journeys, COMO Hotels & Resorts, Destination Queenstown, and more, they have cemented their position as leaders in the travel space – with many clients trusting them with their brands for years.

From coordinating media famils at some of the most luxurious overseas resorts, to promoting tourism at Australia's iconic natural landmarks, assisting with hotel rebrands, and celebrating cruise expeditions, you'll be part of campaigns that truly shape how the world experiences travel.

Benefits & Culture

PEPR's boutique team is renowned for its strong culture and employee retention, with many team members enjoying long-term careers at the agency. Travel is at the heart of the culture, with occasional regional or international travel opportunities.

Training and development are a priority, with personalised career development plans and access to external courses like CPRA. The team works primarily in a vibrant office environment and enjoys 2 WFH days per month.

Some of the benefits you can expect include:

• 22 days annual leave
• Occasional regional or international travel opportunities
• Personalised career development plans
• 2 x WFH days per month

About the job

As Account Executive at PEPR, you'll be involved in delivering high-profile campaigns for world-class hotels, cruise lines, airlines, and destinations, helping to shape how the world experiences travel. You'll work closely with the team to execute campaigns, create engaging content, and support client relationships, all while contributing to a dynamic and travel-focused agency culture.

Key responsibilities:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, influencers, and key media to secure impactful coverage.
• Write and develop press releases, pitches, and other content to communicate client messages effectively.
• Support all aspects of campaign planning and execution, including media famils, activations, and experiential events.
• Track and analyse media coverage and campaign performance, providing insights to the team and clients.
• Work collaboratively with the team to deliver seamless client servicing and support senior team members where needed.
• Stay up-to-date on travel, lifestyle, and tourism trends to identify opportunities for clients.
• Contribute to reporting, presentations, and other client deliverables.

About you

The ideal candidate:

• You are an existing Account Executive (or a senior Account Coordinator ready for the step up) coming from an Australian PR agency.
• You have experience with consumer brand, with travel PR experience being especially advantageous.
• You have strong media relationships, a demonstrated ability of securing coverage, and a love for storytelling.
• Enthusiastic about travel and delivering campaigns that create memorable experiences.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship is not available for this role – you must already have the right to work in Australia to be considered.

Interested?

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