Senior Publicist

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
• →Have 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-day
• →Regularly dig into newspapers, magazines, broadcasts, blogs, and digital pieces to find new angles, new editors, and new contributors to create new relationships
• →Organize pitch priorities; assign and oversee the progress of pitches to team members with the support of account leadership
• →Regularly coordinate in-person media meetings with journalists on location
• →Secure and host media and influencers on press trips, media appointments, and events

Team Leadership

• →Oversee 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’s

Industry / J/PR

• →You confidently secure meetings with relevant brands that may impact your clients' goals
• →There is an organization or two you’ve become attached to outside the office where you’re networking and creating unique connections
• →You seek out opportunities for learning by attending conferences, workshops, and events on behalf of the agency
• →Attend conferences, workshops, and events on behalf of the agency

Other

• →And other tasks, projects, or duties as required 

• College Degree or comparable experience required 
• At least 3-5 years of public relations experience in travel, hospitality, tourism, culinary restaurant and/or consumer lifestyle arenas
• Must have stellar hotel, restaurant, and media references
• Must have strong and proven relationships with local, regional, and national media contacts

• 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
• Polished 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 - $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
Hotel trade with our world-class clients (complimentary stays across our entire portfolio)
Hybrid office schedule (2-3 days in office)
Corporate ClassPass discounts
Pet insurance discounts
Milestone gifts at 1, 5, and 10 years
Annual holiday and summer parties, plus regular socials 
Ongoing training and development opportunities

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.