Senior Publicist

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionWho 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, Iconic Luxury Hotels and Hilton Luxury Brands to name a few. You can see our current client list here.

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 (and your frequent flier status). We tell compelling original stories to connect brands to their target audiences. We’re passionate, professional, and purpose-driven.

We're dedicated to our work, the agency, our clients, and each other.Forbes said “These are the Women Dictating Where You’re Traveling,” and Inc. Magazine featured J/PR in an article titled, “How Two Millennial-ish Women Built a PR Powerhouse.” This is in addition to numerous awards like PR News Best Places to Work, New York Observer PR Power 5 for five years in a row, The PR Net 100, Forbes Five Star Agency, PR Couture Spotlight Agency of the Year, and Crain’s Best Places to Work (to name a few). 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. The RoleYou are seasoned in media relations, the client go-to, and are starting to work on account strategy when not flawlessly executing a FAM or Media Mission. You play a crucial role in not just delivering big hits, features, and profile stories for clients, but also begin taking a bigger role in helping Account Leads manage the team and leading in-person client-facing interactions.

At this stage, the ideal person has solid media relationships in place (in both regional and national markets), meets with media regularly, and is constantly concepting pitch angles based on sound research to get media engaged and excited. In this role, the ideal candidate will take proactive ownership, overseeing the strategy for media relations-focused tasks, looking at accounts holistically to understand what is needed, and then jumping in for team members at all levels to help / alleviate where needed. Duties and Responsibilities Account + Client ManagementDay-to-day client go-toProactive approach to managing client needs/expectationsLead portions of client callsMay lead smaller accounts with senior leadership oversightAssist with strategy, planning, implementation and evaluation of PR activitiesCreative brainstorming, program and pitch developmentBuild relationships with destinations, CVBs and offices of tourism in the markets that serve your clientsMedia and Influencer RelationsHave a wide range of go-to media contacts making you (and your clients) look like a star as you secure top-tier national press and features Proactive media relations (pitching, organizing media/influencer visits, reviewing & approving media lists) is very much the focus of your day-to-dayRegularly dig into newspapers, magazines, broadcasts, blogs, and digital pieces to find new angles, new editors, and new contributors to create new relationshipsOrganize pitch priorities; assign and oversee the progress of pitches to team members with the support of account leadershipRegularly coordinate in-person media meetings with journalists on locationSecure and host media and influencers on press trips, media appointments, and eventsTeam LeadershipOversee the workflow of junior team members Begin to plan 90-day and annual plans to impact client goals and KPI’s Regularly lead the junior team through projects to make check marks against goals and KPI’sIndustry / J/PRYou confidently secure meetings with relevant brands that may impact your clients' goalsThere is an organization or two you’ve become attached to outside the office where you’re networking and creating unique connectionsYou seek out opportunities for learning by attending conferences, workshops, and events on behalf of the agencyAttend conferences, workshops, and events on behalf of the agencyOtherAnd other tasks, projects, or duties as required  ExperienceCollege Degree or comparable experience required At least 4-6 years of public relations experience in travel, hospitality, tourism, culinary restaurant and/or consumer lifestyle arenasMust have stellar hotel, restaurant, and media referencesMust have strong and proven relationships with local, regional, and national media contactsRequirementsAbility to travel for client needsExcellent computer skills, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint in a Microsoft Windows environmentExcellent oral and written communication skillsExcellent interpersonal skills, experience in a hospitality environment is a plusExcellent time management and organizational skillsMust be able to identify and resolve problems in a timely mannerStrong knowledge of media and news cyclesAbility to thrive in a deadline-driven environmentStrong understanding of Facebook, Twitter and InstagramStrong understanding of Influencer relations and engagementPolished and professional demeanor Must have a valid passport for international travel Benefits J/PR offers a competitive benefits package, including:Competitive base salary: $70,000- $73,000, commensurate with experience Commission opportunitiesYear-end discretionary bonusMonthly Cell Phone StipendCompany contributions to medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums401K with employer matchAccrued PTOBirthday PTOFlexible Release FridaysHotel trade with our world-class clients (complimentary stays across our entire portfolio)Hybrid office schedule (2-3 days in office)Corporate ClassPass discountsPet insurance discountsMilestone gifts at 1, 5, and 10 yearsAnnual 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 strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. HIRING PRACTICES

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. J Public Relations recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. J Public Relations may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, Internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.Applicants for employment must possess work authorization for the country in which they are applying, 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 regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.HIRING PRACTICES

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.J/PR and Studio recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. J/PR and Studio may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, Internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting, and search firms.Powered by JazzHRipcIPSt1x8