Responsibilities

• Build rapport and cultivate relationships with clients through sound counsel, creative problem solving, idea generation, and flawless execution
• Provide strategic guidance to clients; anticipate and address client needs and challenges, especially as it relates to food; plan and develop integrated programs that exceed client objectives
• Develop measurable public relations programs that are on strategy and within budget
• Manage financials, ensuring programs and projects are profitable
• Analyze and report on client program metrics and online conversations, and shift direction as needed
• Research, write, edit, and present high-level materials, including communications plans, POV’s, Q&A’s, and press materials, especially as it relates to the food industry
• Drive successful media relations efforts on behalf of clients through key message development, media training, pitching compelling stories in food, nutrition, and health, and building strong relationships with industry and national business/consumer reporters, bloggers and influencers
• Identify new opportunities with clients and build incremental business as it relates to food brands
• Lead, manage, and motivate team members by promptly reviewing work and providing constructive feedback; identify beneficial training and development opportunities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English, Marketing, or a related field preferred.
• Master’s degree in a communications field desirable
• 7+ years of experience of agency and/or corporate public relations experience
• three years of basic supervisory experience

Preferred

• Master’s degree in a communications field desirable

Benefits

• Hybrid Workplace: Three days a week in the office
• Robust benefits program, effective within 30 days of hire
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Family Forming Benefits
• Employee Recognition Program
• Generous paid time off includes vacation, wellness, and extended holiday schedule
• Various development opportunities to enhance personal and professional life
• Tuition reimbursement