Public Relations Account Executive

About Glodow Nead Communications

Glodow Nead Communications is a boutique, results-driven lifestyle public relations agency headquartered in San Francisco, with offices in Los Angeles, San Diego, New York, Shanghai, and Singapore. We specialize in lifestyle and consumer clients across hotels, resorts, restaurants, wine and food, fashion, and entertainment.

We develop and execute innovative, high-impact communication strategies for a prestigious roster that includes St. Regis San Francisco and St. Regis Venice, China Live, Empress by Boon, Napa Valley Wine Train, Waterbar & EPIC Steak, UCSF Benioff, and the Marriott Group in Asia.

We pride ourselves on exceptional service, measurable results, and a fun, inclusive, supportive culture that celebrates creativity, initiative, and excellence. Learn more at www.glodownead.com

Why Join Us

At Glodow Nead Communications, you’ll join a passionate, collaborative team in one of San Francisco’s most beautiful office locations on the Embarcadero. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your career while contributing to campaigns that shape leading lifestyle brands.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an account executive with hospitality experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys crafting compelling stories that elevate brands. In this role, you’ll collaborate with talented colleagues and work directly with some of the most exciting names in the lifestyle sector.

You will pitch media and secure quality placements, draft public relations materials (including press releases, media alerts, Q&As, briefing notes, and marketing copy), and help develop campaign ideas and activations. You’ll also support events, outreach efforts, client reporting, press clippings, research, meeting prep, and more.

The ideal candidate brings hospitality experience, strategic insight, exceptional media-relations skills, and a passion for delivering outstanding client service. You’ll play a key role in developing and executing programs that build visibility and credibility for our clients.

Location: San Francisco, CA (On-site, Embarcadero)

Compensation

$55,000–$65,000 (commensurate with experience)

Benefits

• Employer-provided: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; commuter benefits; paid holidays; cell phone reimbursement; 401(k); and more.
• Voluntary: Pet insurance, short-term disability, critical illness coverage, and more.

Key Responsibilities

Media Relations & Communications

• Proactively pitch story ideas and secure earned media placements across lifestyle, hospitality, travel, food & beverage, etc. outlets
• Build, maintain, and refine targeted media lists; cultivate and sustain relationships with media
• Draft and edit media materials, including pitches, press releases, media alerts, Q&As, briefing documents, fact sheets, and marketing copy
• Manage incoming media inquiries and coordinate interviews, photo shoots, and press visits

Campaign & Account Support

• Develop strategic campaign materials, including PR plans, press kit content, etc.
• Support account leads by brainstorming creative ideas and executing campaign initiatives across multiple clients
• Conduct research, fact-checking, and competitive analysis to support media strategies and client goals

Press Assets & Reporting

• Maintain and update digital press kits, image libraries, and press clippings
• Track media coverage and manage reporting, measurement, and competitor monitoring

Events & Influencer Marketing

• Assist in planning, staffing, and executing press events, brand activations, and influencer campaigns
• Support outreach to influencers, creators, and tastemakers aligned with client goals
• Staff events as needed, including evenings or weekends, and support on-site logistics

Meetings & Team Collaboration

• Prepare for internal and client meetings by managing materials, agendas, recaps, and basic A/V coordination
• Participate in brainstorming sessions for new and existing business
• Support senior team members with account coordination and execution

Mentorship & Development

• Assist in training and mentoring account coordinators, providing guidance on media relations best practices and agency processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, marketing, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 2–4 years of experience in a lifestyle-focused public relations environment
• Proven ability to write media alerts, press releases, pitches, and media kits
• Proven ability to secure placements
• High proficiency in Microsoft 365, required
• Experience with Muck Rack, Meltwater or Critical Mention
• Excellent verbal, editing, and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• Collaborative mindset with strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability to work some evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.

To Apply

If this sounds like the perfect fit for you, please send your resume, cover letter to: Careers@glodownead.com

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person