Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior leadership to develop creative and strategic ideas/campaigns and supporting communications for portfolio of spirits clients
• Lead client programs from concept development through execution and post-campaign evaluation of results
• Develop strong relationships with clients, and serve as day-to-day client contact
• Actively engage and counsel clients to help achieve strategic business objectives
• Maintain strong media relationships and proactively identify, create, pitch and follow up on media opportunities to garner national and regional earned media coverage
• Work collaboratively across departments
• Create communications materials including brand strategies, press releases, media messages and analysis
• Stay on top of industry trends trends and position the team as experts in the field
• Prepare spokespeople for media interviews through the development of messaging, talking points, and media training
• Manage direct reports, including mentoring, consistently providing feedback, and conducting performance reviews

Requirements

• 5 years of agency experience developing and executing public relations strategies for spirits and/or beer/wine/beverage brands.
• Ability to provide essential support for press initiatives including media and client management, and strategy development
• Experience presenting strategies and plans to executives
• Experience managing direct reports
• Active relationships with national consumer lifestyle, spirits and food/bev media
• Confident communication and presentation skills
• Excellent organizational and planning skills with a strong eye for detail

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 F&B portfolio