AKA Communications - Senior Account Executive (London)
Date Posted: Wednesday 25th March 2026
Date Expires: Sunday 26th April 2026
About the job
Senior Account Executive
Luxury Travel & Wellness PR
Soho, London
Hybrid working (3 days office)
AKA Communications is hiring a Senior Account Executive to join our Luxury Travel & Wellness team in Soho.
We are looking for a talented PR professional with 2-4 years’ agency experience and strong media instincts to work across a portfolio of international luxury hotels, resorts and lifestyle brands.
This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career within a boutique communications agency known for delivering top-tier editorial coverage, creative campaigns and influential industry relationships.
You will play a key role in driving media relations, coordinating press trips and helping shape communications strategies for some of the most exciting hospitality brands in the industry.
About AKA
AKA is a London-based communications agency specialising in food, drink, travel, hospitality and wellness. We deliver integrated communications for our clients across public relations, digital media, partnerships, events and brand strategy. Clients include luxury hotels, restaurants, and members’ clubs across the UK and internationally.
The Role
As a Senior Account Executive, you will support Account Managers and Directors across a portfolio of travel and hospitality clients while taking ownership of key areas, including media relations and campaign delivery.
The role requires someone who is proactive, organised and highly motivated, with strong editorial instincts and a genuine passion for the travel and hospitality industry.
Key Responsibilities
Media Relations
- Build strong relationships with journalists, editors and influencers across travel, lifestyle and hospitality media
- Proactively secure editorial coverage across print, digital and social platforms
- Arrange regular journalist meetings and maintain media relationships
- Manage incoming press requests, including interviews, images and editorial opportunities
- Compile and maintain targeted media lists
Client Account Management
- Act as a key contact within client account teams
- Support Account Managers and Directors in the day-to-day management of accounts
- Prepare weekly and monthly reports analysing campaign performance
- Monitor media coverage and competitor activity
- Support client meetings and ensure follow-up actions are delivered efficiently
Campaigns & Strategy
- Contribute ideas to PR campaigns and brand launches
- Identify emerging trends and media opportunities relevant to client brands
- Support strategic planning for hotel openings, partnerships and new initiatives
- Conduct industry and competitor research to inform communications strategies
Press Trips & Events
- Coordinate individual and group press trips for travel clients
- Assist with itinerary planning, journalist outreach and logistics
- Support media events, brand launches and industry activations
- Attend industry events and represent the agency where appropriate
Communications & Content
- Draft press releases, media pitches and campaign materials
- Conduct proactive outreach to journalists and influencers
- Support influencer collaborations and partnership opportunities
- Assist with press mailings and gifting initiatives
Skills & Experience
- 2-4 years’ PR experience, ideally within travel, hospitality or lifestyle sectors
- Strong understanding of the UK media landscape
- Experience securing editorial coverage across print and digital media
- Excellent written communication and storytelling ability
- Strong organisational and project management skills
- Ability to manage multiple accounts simultaneously in a fast-paced agency environment
- Proficiency in Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and media databases, including Roxhill
Personal Attributes
We are looking for someone who is:
- Passionate about travel, hotels, restaurants and lifestyle culture
- Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
- Creative and commercially minded
- Professional, confident and articulate
- Proactive with strong initiative
- A team player who thrives in a collaborative agency environment
Benefits
- Hybrid working model (Soho office)
- 32 days annual leave, including bank holidays
- Additional birthday leave
- Professional training and development programme
- Mentorship with senior team members
- Opportunity to earn commission through new business introductions
- Client discounts across leading restaurants, hotels and wellness brands
- Team social events and industry networking opportunities
- Pet-friendly Soho office
To apply:
Please send your CV and a short cover note to people@akacomms.com
Requirements added by the job poster
- 1+ years of Public Relations and Communications Services experience
- Commute to this job’s location
- No need for visa sponsorship
- 1+ years of work experience in Public Relations
- Working in a remote setting
- Working in an on-site setting
- Authorised to work in the United Kingdom
- Working in a hybrid setting
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