J Public Relations, Inc is hiring: Publicist in Brooklyn

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 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.

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. You anticipate your manager's needs, are the right hand to our senior team members, and proactively look for opportunities to interact with and develop key media contacts because you value personal relationships as much as we do. If this sounds like you, then please read on!

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 rocking the end-to-end coordination of a FAM: pitching, planning, staffing, developing the itinerary, and attending. Your fingers are on the pulse of the industry, which means 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, directly reaching out to the client when needed, and competently and confidently 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

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

Establish and grow relationships with media and influencers by taking more 1:1 meetings

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

Team Leadership

Be an account authority – you have your finger on the pulse of the junior team workflow and are beginning to anticipate what's needed next in support of the senior team member(s)

Offer mentorship and guidance to Junior Publicists and Publicity Assistants

J/PR / Industry

Seek opportunities to get involved in relevant organizations

Remain up-to-date on and share news on trends in our industry as well as those impacting your clients by following relevant blogs, websites, influencers, newsletters, etc.

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 in a Mac/iOS 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 work in a deadline-driven environment

Basic understanding of Facebook, X, and Instagram

Foundational understanding of Influencer engagement

Polished and professional demeanor

Must have a valid passport for international travel

Benefits

Competitive base salary: $28- $30, commensurate with experience

Commission opportunities

Eligibility for year-end discretionary bonus

Monthly Cell Phone Stipend

Company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance

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), Fridays remote

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.

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