Public Relations Associate, Food and Beverage Team

The Brand Guild’s Food, Beverage and Hospitality team is a passionate group of PR pros who craft and tell the stories of some of the most exciting food, beverage and hospitality brands in the country. We are looking for a PR Associate to join our growing team in Washington, D.C. Our ideal candidate is someone who has 1-2 years of FT experience in agency public relations and has a strong desire to work with industry-leading clients in the F&B space. We’re an entrepreneurial group who thrives on learning, collaborating and going all in with our clients. If you share that spirit, we want to hear from you!

Note: This position is hybrid (3 days/week in office) and based in our beautiful Georgetown headquarters in Washington, D.C.

You Are

• An aspiring PR pro who is excited to work with iconic food, beverage and hospitality brands
• An ever-curious person and voracious reader who loves to stay on top of the latest brands, trends, and industry news
• Someone who thrives in an energetic and fast-paced environment
• Proactive, resourceful and detail-oriented with the ability to independently manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• A strong writer and communicator
• Eager to grow alongside a top-notch team of PR experts and fabulous mentors
  
  

You Will

• Manage client clips and reporting
• Write press releases, media briefings and prepare information for the media
• Assist with development of compelling pitches and proactively identify media opportunities
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with local and national media contacts
• Ensure ongoing monitoring of editorial calendars and proactive pitching of story ideas, news developments and expert sources to media
• Perform in-depth research to support communications and messaging
• Follow industry and client category trends and regularly share insights, thoughts and key findings
• Attend and provide support at press events
• Provide administrative support for the press team on all relevant projects, including media list maintenance, meeting agendas and notes and reporting
• Analyze, measure and report on communications and media projects
• Learn from the best in the business!
  
  

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of public relations agency experience (experience working with food, beverage or hospitality brands a plus)
• Ability to find and develop stories and drive visibility -- from creating major moments to maintaining a drum beat of ongoing pitches
• Ability to provide essential support for press initiatives including research and writing
• Ability to work alongside a team, from interns to senior staff
• AbIlity to independently manage multiple projects and clients
  
  

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Our employee-centric company culture. We’re a passionate, hardworking, supportive, and empathetic team who takes every opportunity we can to recognize and reward great work. Our commitment to our employees is reflected in everything we do - from our interest-based #slack channels and team engagement events to our focus on work/life boundaries and creating an inclusive work environment.
• Our focus on employee-growth. At The Brand Guild, we believe every member of our team deserves a clear path to growth. That’s why we offer an annual professional development stipend, unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning and internal training via our TBG U programs among other professional development opportunities.
• Our benefits. We offer fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts (FSA), disability insurance, life insurance and a 401(k) with company match.
• Our focus on rest & renewal. We offer a comprehensive PTO package (including days for vacation, sick leave, mental health, religious observance, bereavement, miscarriage, jury duty, and election-related volunteering) as well as generous paid family leave.
• Our flexible work model. We have returned to our offices in a hybrid model, giving our teams flexibility they need to work most efficiently.
• Our amazing roster of clients. We partner with purpose-driven clients who have a clear mission, and we share their passion for their brands.
  
  

The Brand Guild is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, veteran status, religion, or any other characteristic protected by laws or regulations. Should you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability during the hiring process, please send an email to careers@thebrandguild.com.