Public Relations Account Manager Andrew Freeman & Company
- Date Posted July 21, 2014
- Location San Francisco, CA
- Category Culinary / Media
- Job Type Full-Time
Requirements for Position:
Proven PR professional with solid public relations experience in the hospitality and restaurant industry – food,wine and hotel knowledge is required! We’re looking for someone with strong communication skills, industry experience, leadership qualities and the ability to work independently, as well as in a team. A background and passion for restaurants and the hospitality industry is a must. We are looking for someone who lives and breathes the business and is fully dialed in to the industry movements inside and out.
Responsibilities Include:
- Create and execute strategic PR plans and publicity campaigns
- Manage day-to-day media and PR outreach for multiple clients and accounts
- Draft press releases and media alerts
- Proactively pitch media to secure consistent coverage for each client
- Develop and maintain press lists
- Assist with event planning and execution
- Stay on top of top industry trends in the food and hospitality industry; present ideas to clients on an ongoing basis
- Host and entertain media guests, as needed
- Report on industry trends
- Assist with social media, e-newsletters and copy writing, as needed
- Work with team members to manage timelines and action items
- Build and maintain professional relationships with local, regional and national media contacts
- Prepare regular activity reports and report to agency president and supervisor
- Represent AF&Co;. at notable industry events
- 3 – 5 years of public relations experience
- Proven track record of secured media coverage
- Strong local, regional and national media contacts in the restaurant and hospitality industry
- In-depth hotel/restaurant experience and a passion for the industry
- Excellent communications professional with in-depth knowledge of AP style and strong writing skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities with a sense of urgency, while not losing sight of goalsand details
- Proactive communicator, comfortable with positively interacting with clients and team members
- Proficient knowledge of Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Cision
- Passion for the restaurant and hospitality industry
- Operate under strict deadlines and high levels of confidentiality
- Attendance at evening and weekend events, as needed
We would prefer a locally based candidate but will consider candidates nationally. We have a limited relocation policy.
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Andrew Freeman & Co. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer Compensation this position is How to apply