Account Associate

Care of Chan, New York or Los Angeles

Work at Care of Chan

Salary: Competitive with health, dental and vision insurance, 401K, commuter benefits, and PTO.

Level: Entry Level

Duration: Full-Time

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Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

Support Director of Accounts on retainer-based clients, helping brands build awareness through strategic partnerships, event programming, product seeding and press.
Research and brainstorm ideas for client initiatives and brand marketing strategies
Proactively research and pursue press, influencer, partnerships, and programming opportunities
Foster relationships with key press, bloggers, influencers and like-minded brands in food, beverage, lifestyle and business verticals
Foster relationships with talent for casting/programming opportunities
Ensure press hits are circulated correctly and in a timely manner
Maintain media, influencer and partner contact lists
Oversee monthly reporting and wrap decks to ensure comprehensiveness and accuracy
Support client lead on sending out client agenda and meeting recaps
Manage client photoshoots and on-site events when needed
Have a strong understanding and relationship with all clients through attendance of their events and happenings, regularly being in touch with them and visiting their establishments

Desired candidate will have:

2-3 years of strong media relations and client relations experience, preferably with food or lifestyle brands
The ability to communicate professionally, and confidently – in person and over email. Someone who we can trust to speak on behalf of any of our clients
Foundational knowledge of communications, marketing, and social media and how it can impact a company’s larger, strategic business goals
Strong understanding of the restaurant industry, food and beverage trends, and current culture at large
Multi-tasker who can work on several accounts at once, with ability to prioritize next steps and deliverables
A proactive approach and a quick, creative mind
Solid work ethic with great attention to detail

Love of food and drink

About Care of Chan

Care of Chan is a food culture agency specializing in events, partnerships, and grassroots marketing. We’ve been called ringleaders, restaurant mavens, community organizers, connectors, producers, social chairs, and party planners. We bring people together over food and ideas. We believe that food moves culture and can spark change. Our collaborators value conviviality, respect tradition, and act purposefully