Thoughtfully manage client business for a robust roster of accounts; collaborating with the Project Manager and/or serving as a Project Manager or Day-to-Day lead as assigned
Oversee and support assigned direct reports, including employees at the Account Executive, Account Coordinator, and/or Intern levels; collaborate with manager on reviews and growth path for direct reports as well as addressing performance challenges
Developing developing internal tools, resources and standard operating procedure (SOP) documents, and fostering the company culture
Cultivate and maintain media relationships, visiting clients and making beneficial new relationships for Foxglove overall; with a strong focus on national media
Media industry immersion and monitoring of key media outlets; reading and researching local media, relevant lifestyle + food magazines, online outlets and influencers; ensuring media lists are current and effective
Oversee PR initiatives and in-market activations, including deskside appointments, interviews, FAM trips, media events in markets across the U.S.
Manage lists, invitations, and run-of-shows for events
Research, write, edit and distribute press materials; and mentor direct reports in doing the same
Draft and disseminate agendas, press kit materials, client bios, website copy and curated pitches
Oversee and maintain account reporting and thoughtfully share results
Develop and maintain client relationships, staying in tune (alongside Project Managers) with the goals and results against the scope of work
Support ideation and execution for campaigns, strategic events, and partnerships
Recognize and bring significant issues to supervisor’s attention with a proposed solution(s); ability to navigate smaller client issues independently
Establish trusted partnerships with peers, clients, and media; create channels of communication to keep them informed
REQUIREMENTS:
3-4 years PR agency experience, directly related to the hospitality field, is a must
Bachelor’s degree
Passion for hospitality and travel
Active, demonstrable, and strong existing media relationships in the hospitality sector and dedication to developing new media relationships, visiting clients & making beneficial new relationships for Foxglove
Effective pitching skills and results garnered from proactive pitching efforts
Energetic, self-directed, and self-motivated
Exceptional attention to detail
Displays a sense of urgency, ownership and drive to get things done
Ability to thrive in an environment with multiple pressing obligations and urgent deadlines, deftly navigating shifting priorities
Excellent presentation skills and ability to connect and work collaboratively with a client team to find creative story angles and target media
Willingness to visit clients and travel for company obligations and to develop new media relationships
Experience successfully driving media relations and thought-leadership campaigns
Strong time management and project management skills
Management experience and track record of successfully training and developing junior level employees
Must be able to occasionally work night/weekend hours for client events
Experience with relevant industry software: Google Suite (Drive, Sheets, Docs, Slides), MuckRack, Asana, CoverageBook, etc.
Social media literacy (past social experience is a plus)
