Publicist

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
• Nurture your network of editor, writer, and freelance connections for agency clients, as well as create new relationships, through ongoing introductions, targeted pitches, and minimum of 2 (two) media meetings (phone, virtual, or in-person) each month. Continue to be a trusted source of media knowledge for your teams
• Establish and grow relationships with media and influencers by taking more 1:1 meetings
• Organize, invite, and host press trips

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• Competitive base salary: $28 - $30, commensurate with experience
• Commission opportunities
• Eligibility for year-end discretionary bonus
• Monthly Cell Phone Stipend
• Company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K with employer match
• Accrued PTO
• Birthday PTO
• Flexible Release Fridays
• Hotel trade with our world-class clients (complimentary stays across our entire portfolio)