Senior Account Director, Travel PR

Praytell

Senior Account Director for Praytell, a creative communications agency managing integrated communications in travel PR. Guiding storytelling and campaign development with expertise in the travel and tourism industry.

Posted 5/9/2026full-timeRemote • Connecticut, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $125,000 - $145,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead integrated communications programs across earned, influencer and social
Serve as a senior strategic partner to clients while guiding brand storytelling, campaign development and cross-channel initiatives
Oversee multiple client relationships and large-scale accounts with substantial budgets
Mentor and develop teams and ensure work is executed at the highest level
Identify opportunities for innovation, organic growth and long-term partnership
Provide senior-level oversight for audit processes and define advanced audience frameworks
Drive the creation of thought leadership pieces and overarching campaign messaging
Shape the strategic narrative of client-facing decks while effectively communicating campaign vision

Requirements

What you’ll need

9-11 years of experience in the travel and tourism industry - bonus points for big airline experience - ideally within an agency environment
Strong business acumen
Creative thinking
Ability to navigate complex client environments
Delivery of thoughtful counsel, executive-level presence and forward-thinking ideas.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health care (Medical, Dental, Vision)
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with annual shares of Project Worldwide, our parent company
Traditional and Roth 401(k) options with an annual employer contribution based on company performance
Flexible Time Off (FTO), company holidays and mental health days
Flexible work locations within the US - remote is a-ok! We also have physical hubs and offices in LA, SF, Austin, Chicago, Minneapolis and New York
Flex Fridays, designed to keep Fridays meeting-free for focused work and to give you space to support your personal wellbeing while delivering great client service
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with mental health, family, career, legal and financial support
Paid parental leave and fertility support
Training and team-building programs
Camp Praytell, our company offsite (eligibility based on start date)
Employee Resource Groups (BEACON, Compañeros, elevAsian, Herizon and Prism)
And more!

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Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringstrategic thinkingcreative thinkingbusiness acumenclient relationship managementcommunicationcounsel deliveryinnovationaudience framework definition