Responsibilities

• Confidently understand how accounts operate
• Be an organizational master, keeping reports, placements, weekly updates and media lists tight and accurate, with little editing needed
• Navigate and understand how to utilize Asana and Muck Rack
• Begin to participate in creative brainstorming with pitch and programming ideas
• Demonstrate attention to detail while being able to prioritize and multitask
• Support initiatives like press trips, media events and events by proactively managing RSVPs, backgrounder development and transportation planning with ease
• Share updates, reports, alerts and leads
• Respond to clients with requested information
• Join client calls and meetings when necessary
• Begin to proactively engage in media and influencer relations as requested by team leads, with little oversight

Requirements

• College degree or comparable experience required
• At least 1-2 years public relations experience
• Agency experience preferred
• Computer skills, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint in a Mac environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and experience in a hospitality environment is a plus
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Must be able to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
• Strong knowledge of media and news cycles
• Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment

Benefits

• ·      Pay: $20 - $25/hour, commensurate with experience
• ·      Commission opportunities
• ·      Three weeks accrued PTO
• ·      10 paid holidays
• ·      Birthday PTO
• ·      Health, vision and dental coverage
• ·      Hybrid work environment. One required in-office workday per week
• ·      Retirement plan with company contribution
• ·      Restaurant trade
• ·      Monthly cell phone stipend