Responsibilities

• Account + Client Management
• - Day-to-day client go-to
• - Proactive approach to managing client needs/expectations
• - Lead portions of client calls
• - May lead smaller accounts with senior leadership oversight
• - Assist with strategy, planning, implementation and evaluation of PR activities
• - Creative brainstorming, program and pitch development
• - Build relationships with destinations, CVBs and offices of tourism in the markets that serve your clients
• Media and Influencer Relations
• - 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

Requirements

• Ability to travel for client needs
• Excellent computer skills, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint in a Microsoft Windows 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 thrive in a deadline-driven environment
• Strong understanding of Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
• Strong understanding of Influencer relations and engagement

Benefits

• J/PR offers a competitive benefits package, including:
• Competitive base salary: $70,000 - $72,000, commensurate with experience
• Commission opportunities
• Year-end discretionary bonus
• Monthly Cell Phone Stipend
• Company contributions to medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums
• 401K with employer match
• Accrued PTO
• Birthday PTO
• Flexible Release Fridays