Responsibilities

• Developing PR strategies and dynamic pitches to meet client objectives and goals
• Planning and execution of client PR strategies
• Initiating new, creative pitches and brand-building opportunities
• Pitching and securing feature stories, brand stories, etc. on the national and regional level across online, print, broadcast, and podcast media
• Drafting of press releases as necessary
• Monthly client reporting
• Communicating with clients regularly via email, phone, Slack and virtual meetings; building a strong relationship with clients
• Communicating daily with editors/media and continuing to build strong relationships with key editors in business, food, beverage, CPG, lifestyle and more
• Mentoring and managing junior staff

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5 + years of lifestyle PR experience with significant agency experience
• A strong editorial network of product reviewers, innovation media, sustainability editors, broadcast producers, and industry writers
• A clear vision of the evolving food and beverage industry and competitive landscape
• Naturally proactive, with outstanding attention to detail and meticulous organizational skills
• A people person, skilled at building and nurturing relationships, with proven experience in supportive team management
• Skilled writer and communicator
• Ability to both balance many priorities and act resourcefully, all while maintaining a positive attitude
• Vaccination against COVID-19 is a requirement if hired. Candidates may request an accommodation due to disability, sincerely held religious belief or exception required under applicable law.

Preferred

• Interest in all things food and drink, the gear that accompanies, emerging products, and inspiring experiences

Benefits

• Flexible paid time off policy, including vacation + additional paid caregiver leave
• 4-day workweeks in the Summer and early closures on Fridays, Fall through Spring
• 12 weeks paid leave to bond with a newly born, adopted, or fostered child, with a 6-month waiting period for full-time employees
• Inclusive holiday calendar and a paid break in December, running from Christmas Eve to New Year's Day
• Comprehensive health insurance for all employees, and a 401k matching plan for you to invest in your future
• In-house committees that plan monthly programming as it relates to internships, team-building, community service, employee recognition, and more
• Monthly stipend toward cell phone
• Flexible working schedules and a hybrid in-office schedule with Fridays always remote
• No waiting period for paid sick leave
• Generous bereavement leave policy, including pregnancy loss
• Agency-wide Mental Health Days
• Additional Mental Health paid time away for parents each week