The James Collective offers integrated marketing communications for lifestyle brands that want a nimble, modern approach. Our passion is built on connecting the food + beverage, hospitality, design, and consumer lifestyle brands with whom we love to work to their audiences. At The James Collective, we believe deeply in the people, brands, and products we represent. We seek individuals who are ready to roll up their sleeves and are passionate about PR, marketing, and the industries we represent.

Responsibilities for this position include:

• Learn and grow in the ever-changing world of public relations, influencer relations, affiliate marketing and strategic partnerships
• Research and provide insights on the industries in which we work, especially food, beverage and travel, to the senior team and clients
• Assist in the development and execution of PR campaigns, including media relations, content creation, tastemaker/influencer relations, and strategic partnerships
• Pitch and develop relationships with media to secure client coverageDevelop written materials, including pitches, press releases, presentations, and client correspondence
• Support and project manage events
• Lead tracking sample and media requests, results, and reporting
• Provide administrative support to the account management team, and lead all client results communication and reporting
• Support social media engagement for agency, as needed and stay up to date on digital influencers
• As needed, manage general office administrative tasks and assistant tasks for the founder

• 1-2 years experience in PR and marketing including internships; knowledge and experience in the food + wine, hospitality and lifestyle industries a plus
• College degree in a relevant field preferred
• Open-minded and a ‘get the job done’ attitude
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Professional demeanor and a desire to collaborate
• Knowledge of Google Drive, Microsoft Office/PDF required; understanding of digital media measurement tools (i.e. Muckrack) Canva, and project management tools a plus
• Ability to work independently, partially remotely, and in a dynamic collaborative team
• Desire to work in a start-up environment, pursue personal interests and learnings that are in line with company goals and make your mark on a growing agency (and of course, have fun in the process!)

Location

• Preferably located in the SF Bay Area with the ability to commute to wine country 1-2 days a week (or as needed for client events)

TJC Benefits and Perks

• End of year and new business bonus potential
• Benefits: Company health insurance, pre-tax commuter benefits, 15 days PTO per year to start (with opportunity to earn more days with longevity), generous maternity policy, cell phone reimbursement
• Perks: 4% Matching 401k, Profit sharing, Floating monthly volunteer/probono hours, remote work/work from home flexibility, weekly flex hours (option for half day Friday, etc), dog-friendly offices, team offsites, plus the chance to be a part of a highly supportive, creative and growing business

If interested, please send your cover letter (including links to your social media profiles) and resume to hello@thejamescollective.com. We will contact you directly if you’re a fit!