PR Assistant, Hospitality Team at The Brand Guild | New York, USA

The Brand Guild

PR Assistant, Hospitality Team

New York, USA (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableEntry Level1+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive entry-to-mid level PR support for hospitality clients with daily press tracking, reporting, and story development.

Own daily press tracking, reporting, and media list maintenance across clients.
Must-have: 1 year PR agency internship experience and ability to develop stories for visibility.
Standout: Hospitality/food & beverage brand exposure with a collaborative team setup.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Manage daily press tracking and client reporting
Draft press releases, media briefings and prepare information for the media
Assist with development of compelling pitches and outreach, proactively identifying media opportunities
Establish relationships with local and national media contacts
Ensure ongoing monitoring of editorial calendars and proactive pitching of story ideas, news developments and expert sources to media
Perform in-depth research to support communications and messaging
Follow industry and client category trends and regularly share insights, thoughts and key findings
Attend and provide support at press events
Provide administrative support for the press team on all relevant projects, including media list maintenance, meeting agendas and notes and reporting
Analyze, measure and report on communications and media projects
Learn from the best in the business!

Requirements

1 year of PR agency internship experience
Ability to find and assist in developing stories that drive client visibility -- from creating major moments to maintaining a drum beat of ongoing pitches
Ability to provide essential support for press initiatives including research and writing
Ability to work alongside a team, from interns to senior staff
Ability to independently manage multiple projects and clients

Preferred

Experience working with food, beverage or hospitality brands a plus

Benefits

People-first culture: A supportive, high-energy team that values creativity, collaboration, and balance
Professional development: Annual stipend, training programs, and mentorship opportunities
Comprehensive benefits: Fully paid medical, dental, and vision; FSA; life and disability insurance; 401(k) with 4% match
Time to recharge: Robust PTO policy (~44 days annually!), including mental health days, Summer Fridays, and generous paid family leave
Hybrid flexibility: Three in-office days that foster connection and creativity
Exciting clients: Work with best-in-class brands in our hospitality portfolio

The Brand Guild

The Brand Guild is the agency of choice for market makers pushing their way to scale and for market leaders breathing new energy into their organizations. Our Public Relations, Marketing, Creative and Events teams build brand strategies that are creative and customized to get our clients measurable results. We’re a passionate team that relishes competition and goes all in with our clients in order to win. Interested in joining us? Visit our website to view a list of open positions.

Founded in 2010

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

76 employees (45 in marketing)

www.thebrandguild.com