Account Manager, Contractor | Lonely Planet

TL;DR

Account Manager, Contractor | Lonely Planet (Integrated Marketing): Managing integrated marketing campaigns for tourism boards and travel-adjacent brands with an accent on client communication, cross-functional coordination, and campaign delivery. Focus on coordinating complex timelines, managing feedback and approvals, identifying execution risks, and producing performance reports for international clients.

Location: United States; must be able to work Eastern Standard Time hours

Salary: $38.00–$42.00 per hour, equivalent to approximately $6,080–$6,720 per month based on 160 hours

Company

A global portfolio of high-growth businesses delivering digital consumer experiences and solving large-scale digital growth challenges for clients.

What you will do

• Own integrated marketing campaign execution from kickoff through final reporting and wrap-up.
• Act as the primary day-to-day client contact and build trusted client relationships.
• Lead internal kickoffs and coordinate timelines, deliverables, approvals, and communications.
• Collaborate with Editorial, Creative, Video, Social, Ad Operations, Production, Sales, and Pre-Sales teams.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, resolve issues, and manage client feedback and revision cycles.
• Coordinate campaign reporting and improve internal workflows and operational efficiency.

Requirements

• 3–5+ years of account management, client services, or integrated marketing experience.
• Experience managing branded content, media, or integrated marketing campaigns.
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects and collaborate across functions.
• Ability to work with clients and partners across multiple time zones, with Eastern Standard Time availability required.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and solutions-focused approach.

Nice to have

• Passion for travel, storytelling, media, or destination marketing.

Culture & Benefits

• Contract position through the end of the year.
• Inclusive and diverse work environment.
• Opportunity to collaborate with international clients and cross-functional teams.
• Live conversations with team members are included in the hiring process.

Hiring process

• Expect live conversations with team members before an offer is made.
• Recruitment communications use official company or portfolio business email addresses.