The role
About the position
We are seeking a full-time Account Executive to support our public relations and social media efforts on behalf of our food and beverage clients. We’re looking for a creative thinker with PR/media-relations skills, top-notch writing and proofing abilities, social media chops, and a keen attention to detail — plus a love of food! Any candidate must have completed a four-year degree in communications, PR, marketing, advertising, social media or a related field.
Responsibilities include
- Research and build lists of media & social-media influencers for outreach
- Proof press materials including releases, pitches and media plans
- Assist with pitching media and influencer contacts
- Manage product sample requests
- Help with monthly reporting — media interest, coverage and clippings
- Monitor coverage, influencer posts, editorial calendars and HARO/Profnet daily
- Support the PR team’s weekly client calls with agendas and recaps
- Brainstorm, write, proof and edit copy for posts and proposals
- Brainstorm client promotions and PR/social initiatives
- Assist the social team with community management as needed
- Research PR trends and social tactics for growing reach
- Assist the creative team with food-photography shoots
- Collaborate with the team via Slack, Zoom and calls
The ideal candidate will
- Have experience pitching print, online and broadcast media
- Have a track record of securing media coverage
- Have experience writing and editing press materials
- Have experience working within an agency team
- Have a genuine interest in food & beverage marketing
- Know media databases like Cision and MuckRack
- Be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Be proficient in Google Suite (Docs, Drive, Gmail, Sheets)
- Actively participate on social platforms
- Know current social-media tools and trends
- Bonus: graphic design skills (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)
Are you an active foodie on your own channels — a blog, an Instagram profile featuring your favorite meals? Send it our way.
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Sound like you?
Email a cover letter and resume, or apply right here. No calls, please.
Email careers@crierpr.com