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Curious Plot, Minneapolis, MN, United States


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Public Relations (PR) Supervisor / Food

Location : Minneapolis or remote

OVERVIEW
The PR supervisor oversees a wide range of public relations activities, including writing, media relations, event support, outcomes measurement, and more. The public relations supervisor also may serve as a talent lead with responsibility for team member goal setting, career mapping, coaching and performance feedback.

As with every level of PR practitioner, the PR supervisor helps maintain a favorable public image for clients as well as Curious Plot by communicating key messages, accomplishments and/or points of view; managing media relations, announcements, speaking opportunities and thought leadership initiatives; maintaining high acumen with the field’s concepts, practices and procedures; relying on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals; and leading and directing the work of others.

Background of this individual should align closely with the agency’s business focus of food, agriculture and companion animal health within the business-to-business and business-to-consumer spectrum.

RESPONSIBILITIES & SKILLS

Deliver full breadth of public relations services including earned media, experiential marketing and events, stakeholder management, industry relations, reputation management, internal communications, issues management, influencer management and technical writing

Accountable for ensuring projects are on time, on budget and on strategy

Writing for a variety of needs/channels, such as message development, media releases, thought leadership articles, etc.

Media pitching and building media relationships

Strategic planning and development of PR campaigns

Stay abreast of current events and PR trends and tools and provide insights and POV to clients

Support issues and crisis communications

Ensure projects are on time, on budget and on strategy

Effectively manage up with supervisors

Coach, mentor and provide support for team members

Establish goals, conduct reviews and oversee the career‑mapping process for direct reports

Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to interface with all levels of executives and senior management

Exceptional interpersonal skills – listening, empathizing, problem solving, managing conflict, facilitating critical conversations – that inspires trust

Storyteller, critical thinker and problem solver

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in PR, journalism, communications, English or related field

Seven‑ten years of experience in journalism or communications

Proficiency with various technology tools including Microsoft Office suite

The pay range is $75 - $110K.

Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and, in some instances, may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your base pay, Curious Plot cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Curious Plot offers eligible team members and their eligible dependents comprehensive health benefits and employee assistance programs, which may include dental, medical, vision, life insurance and more. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), short-term disability, long-term disability, paid national holidays, parental leave, paid sick leave and paid vacation.

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