New York City, NY; Nashville, TN; or San Diego, CA
Please note: This job listing is for a future pipeline. As a high-volume agency, our staffing needs evolve rapidly, and we frequently need to grow our team as new clients are onboarded. While we're not currently interviewing for this role, we always welcome applications from strong candidates and will reach out when a role opens.
Who are we?
J/PR is a global communications firm specializing in public relations, content creation, and social media. We work with some of the best hotels, resorts and lifestyle brands in the world, including Relais & Chateaux, Vail Resorts Hospitality and Hilton Luxury Brands. Being a part of this international powerhouse agency will connect you to a roster of distinguished hotels, resorts, restaurants, real estate projects, and destinations across the globe, elevating your career. We tell compelling original stories to connect brands to their target audiences. We're passionate, professional, and purpose-driven.
At J/PR, we're incredibly intentional about our company culture, and we wholeheartedly believe in a work-life blend, where you'll be empowered to continue learning and growing through travel, mentorship, training and retreats, along with a connected company culture.
Who are you?
You are a seasoned Publicist ready to bring your creativity, connections, and collaborative style to J/PR. You make it your personal mission to craft coverage-worthy pitches and story angles for journalists and entice sought after influencers to collaborate on posts. Our ideal Publicist has developed a confidence that is validated by results and has started to master the delicate balance between surging ahead and asking for help. You're a role model to junior staff making time to mentor and you thrive off of increased client interaction, eager to share well thought out ideas.
The Role
As a Publicist, you are our in-house Media Relations go-to. This means flawlessly handling everything from building media lists, to drafting and helping with pitches, to coordinating a FAM: pitching, planning, staffing, developing the itinerary, and attending. You're also getting hits and placements, and proactively reaching out and submitting clients for award submissions. You're also starting to have more direct client communications, which means responding to emails, having a bigger voice on client calls, and competently handling incoming day-to-day requests.
Duties and Responsibilities
Account + Client Management
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
Media Relations
Establish and grow relationships with media and influencers
Organize, invite and host press trips
Concept creative and targeted pitch projects for the team that are aligned with account goals
Facilitate media missions in local, regional and national markets
Monitor and manage editorial calendars, assign duties to team as necessary
Be an account authority
Offer mentorship and guidance to Junior Publicists and Publicity Assistants
Remain up-to-date on and share news on trends in our industry
Other
And other tasks, projects, or duties as required
Experience
College Degree or comparable work experience required
At least 2 years public relations experience
Agency experience preferred
Requirements
Ability to travel for client needs
Computer skills, including Word, Excel and Powerpoint
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
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 social media platforms
Polished and professional demeanor
Must have a valid passport for international travel
J/PR offers a competitive benefits package, including:
Competitive pay rate: $24-30 hourly, commensurate with experience and location
Company contributions to medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums
Monthly Cell Phone Stipend
401K with employer match
Commission
Birthday PTO
Flexible Release Fridays
Hotel trade with our world-class clients
Hybrid office schedule (2-3 days in office)
Milestone gifts
Annual holiday and summer parties, plus regular socials
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
J Public Relations (J/PR) and 20Two Studio (Studio) strongly support equal employment opportunity for all applicants.
HIRING PRACTICES
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.
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