Boutique PR agency, leader in the food & beverage, hospitality industries, is seeking a talented publicist with a minimum of 2-3 years of agency experience, preferably in our field of expertise, however, we’re willing to train a publicist who has a strong track record in editorial placements with no experience in food & beverage, hospitality industry. We offer opportunity for growth and advancement for employees who make a difference. Our work environment is creative, fun and relaxed, yet highly professional.
Responsibilities
- Compose press releases, compelling pitches, promotional materials
- Stay abreast of editorial calendars, build, update and maintain media lists
- Consistently secure top tier media placements in print, digital and broadcast media
- Manage client’s day-to-day activities and assist Account Managers in general account management, as well as in developing creative and strategic PR initiatives
- Media and client relations
- Prepare meeting agendas, notes and call recaps
- Demonstrate knowledge of current industry news, trends and sharing insights both internally and with clients resulting from regularly reading industry outlets and attending industry events
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism, media studies, English or related fields
- Experience in food & beverage, hospitality PR a plus
- Proven track record in editorial placement
- Excellent communication skills, oral and written (creative writing a must)
- Social Media – content creation and managment
- Creativity, passion and enthusiasm
- Excellent organizational skills, able to prioritize, multitask and work well under pressure
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Work independently and result oriented
- Excellent work ethic and reliability
