Publicist

San Diego, CA (Hybrid)

$28/hr – $30/hrMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Lead and mentor a junior PR team to execute media relations and client programs.

  • Own or supervise junior team workflow, media relations, and press trips alignment with account goals.
  • Must-have: At least 2 years PR agency experience with strong media and influencer knowledge.
  • Standout: Hospitality industry experience and international travel capability.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Provide approvals on agendas, reports, and updates for the junior team members
  • Oversee the workflow of junior team members
  • Have a deep understanding of reporting, particularly of Barcelona Principles
  • Actively participate in creative brainstorming and pitch development
  • Provide attention to detail, while being able to prioritize, multi-task and delegate
  • May be a primary client go-to on select initiatives
  • Lead portions of client calls
  • Establish and grow relationships with media and influencers by taking more 1:1 meetings
  • Organize, invite, and host press trips
  • Concept creative and targeted pitch projects for the team that are aligned with account goals

Requirements

  • College Degree or comparable work experience required
  • At least 2 years public relations experience
  • Agency experience preferred
  • Ability to travel for client needs
  • Computer skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint in a Mac/iOS environment
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, 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
  • Basic understanding of Facebook, X, and Instagram
  • Foundational understanding of Influencer engagement
  • Polished and professional demeanor
  • Must have a valid passport for international travel

Preferred

  • Proven ability to mentor junior staff

Benefits

  • Competitive pay: $28 - $30/hour, commensurate with experience and location
  • Commission opportunities
  • Monthly Cell Phone Stipend
  • Company contributions to medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums
  • 401K with employer match
  • Accrued PTO
  • Birthday PTO
  • Flexible Release Fridays
  • Hotel trade with our world-class clients (complimentary stays across our entire portfolio)
  • Hybrid office schedule (2-3 days in office)
  • Corporate ClassPass discounts
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J/PR

Global Travel and Lifestyle Agency specializing in public relations, content creation, social media and brand collaborations.

Founded in 2005
New York, New York, USA
181 employees (76 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
6.9K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
39.5%
Direct
43.4%
Referral
7%
Social
8.9%
Paid
1.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~181

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
73 (40% of company)
Median Career Experience
6 years
Median Tenure
5.3 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
3