Responsibilities

• Lead all press outreach and media relations, with a focus on Devon and the South West.
• Build and maintain relationships with key journalists in food, lifestyle, tourism and hospitality.
• Write and distribute press releases for campaigns, product launches, events and new openings.
• Coordinate press visits to restaurants and oversee photo/media requests.
• Track and report on media coverage.
• Work with Community & Events Coordinator to maintain strong partner relationships locally.
• Identify and nurture relationships with local food influencers and content creators. Must be comfortable reaching out to people via social media
• Coordinate gifting, collaborations, and partnerships that support restaurant and brand campaigns.
• Spot and pitch regional partnership opportunities (e.g. with local brands, charities, suppliers).
• Support event amplification and community engagement, working closely with the Community & Events Coordinator

Requirements

• Excellent Copywriting is essential. You should be a confident storyteller who has excellent written communication skills and knows how to spin a good yarn…
• Social Media Savvy: You’re plugged into what’s working on social. You understand how to create content that performs; from day-to-day planning to jumping on seasonal moments or real-time stories. You know how to brief creative assets, write sharp captions, and use social media tools to schedule and monitor content
• PR and Media Relations: You’re comfortable liaising with journalists and press contacts, particularly in the food, lifestyle and regional media space. You can write and distribute press releases, coordinate media visits, and track coverage – with a proactive approach to pitching new stories.
• Relationship Building & Communication: You’re a great communicator and collaborator – someone who can work across teams (from chefs to creatives) to gather content and share updates clearly. You’re confident liaising with restaurant teams, supporting events, and briefing internal stakeholders.
• Attention to Detail & Organisation is key in this role
• Digital Awareness: Working knowledge of newsletter platforms (like Klaviyo or Mailchimp), social tools (like Instagram/Facebook Creator Studio), and can use Google tools (Sheets, Looker studio) confidently. You should also be comfortable learning new platforms, including SevenRooms.

Preferred

• more fun and out the box ideas for recruitment marketing welcome (!)