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INNOCEAN USA, a full-service advertising agency located in Huntington Beach, CA is seeking a Business Affairs – Partnership & Influencer Management specialist to join our growing team!

Local candidates preferred. We are a hybrid environment.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

This position provides the unique opportunity to join the Business Affairs team at an agency spearheading the realization of new ideas & creativity. As a member of the team, you will be managing all business facets of influencer campaigns, social media campaigns, and integrated commercial production across IUA’s client roster, including influencer/production/talent contracting, managing brand ambassador programs, licensing and clearances, budget administration, scoping legal issues, and interpreting the SAG Commercials Contract.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Aptitude for identifying a diverse set of influencers that are aligned with client’s brand image and target demographics
• Working knowledge of current influencer and social media trends across Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and any other emerging social media platforms
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• Self-motivation and problem-solving attitude in fast-paced, deadline driven environment
• Exceptional organizational, prioritization, and time management skills and a strong attention to detail
• Ability to collaborate with various teams and facilitate decision making based on collective team input
• Working knowledge of SAG-AFTRA’s Commercial Contract/Corp-Ed Contract/New Media Agreement, and AFM Contracts
• Thorough understanding of video production and Business Affairs in advertising
• Working knowledge of copyright, trademark, and licensing in the area of entertainment or advertising law with particular emphasis on digital content/technology initiatives and able to partner with Legal Counsel and other team members as needed

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• ·Research, identify, and build relationships with social media influencers, content creators, and their respective agents
• Negotiate fair rates for content, and handle contracting and estimating for commercial and non-commercial productions, including preparation of Influencer contracts, SAG contracts, and non-union talent agreements
• Manage influencer and client communication to ensure the objectives and deliverables are met
• Review creative for any clearances/licensing, and provide watch outs
• Prepare production estimate with breakdowns and pertinent info from producers
• Partner with client’s cost consultants to ensure estimate approval
• Create production start-up documents, including production agreements, insurance coverage, and talent mandatories
• Manage research/outreach/negotiation/contract of third-party licensing, including stock, film/TV, music, props, etc.
• Issue purchase orders, facilitate invoice approvals, payment and job actualization
• Work closely with BA leadership, legal counsel, and account teams to resolve any liability issues within assigned production, creating viable and workable solutions
• Train and guide new teammates in influencer best practices as team grows

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• 3+ years related experience in influencer marketing, advertising, or talent management
• Deep understanding and working knowledge of social media platforms and influencer management
• Industry expertise and experience

THE BUSINESS AFFAIRS MANAGER WE ARE LOOKING FOR IS

• Solutions driven, a relentlessly optimistic and strategic problem-solver
• Organized, driven, excellent time manager
• A passionate “Rockstar”, eager to elevate the Business Affairs practice by adding value in contribution to the collective creative goals

BENEFITS

• 3 PPO Medical Plans through Anthem to choose from at low cost
• Free Dental and Vision
• 401k – up to 6% match at .70 cents on the dollar
• Wellness reimbursement program
• Company paid short- and long-term disability, and basic life
• Generous PTO
• On-site Barista
• Beautiful campus across from the Pacific Ocean

The salary range for this role is $90,000-135,850.

Pay is dependent upon several factors including but not limited to: experience, training, transferable skills, and client.

INNOCEAN USA

Playboy’s creator platform, Centerfold, leverages our globally recognized brand in the exploding creator/influencer space. We seek Influence Apprentices from top universities to identify and recruit potential content creators to the platform. Resourceful and enthusiastic candidates should be familiar with creator-based platforms and should have a passion for building audiences.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute on plans to attract and onboard successful creators to Centerfold
• Use social media to drive engagement and get the word out
• Create 10 unique social media posts per week
• Translate social media trends into unique and ownable concepts for Centerfold
• Drive campus engagement of Centerfold

Qualifications:

• Deep understanding of social media platforms, including Centerfold, and building the careers of creators
• Must be currently enrolled in a 4 year university
• Knowledge of the influencer/creator economy
• Demonstrated passion for social media and influencer marketing
• Experience with driving sales or managing accounts
• Outstanding organization and time management skills
• Must be 18 years or older

In compliance with local or state law, we are disclosing the compensation range for roles in locations where legally required. The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $18 and $20 hourly, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position will also include a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility, sick time, flexible time away, fertility benefits, access to coaching and legal support, and pet insurance).

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or team performance, and market factors.

This job description has been approved by the Company. Please note this job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature, level, and expectation of the work to be performed. It is not designed to cover a complete list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties and responsibilities or activities associated with this position, as they may change at any time, with or without notice.

PLBY Group is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status.

PLBY Group, Inc.

MISSION:

Medicines360 is a nonprofit pharmaceutical organization whose mission is to catalyze equitable access to medicines & devices through product development, policy advocacy, and collaboration with U.S. and global partners.

ABOUT MEDICINES360:

Based in San Francisco, Medicines360’s focus is on expanding access to quality medicines for all women, regardless of socioeconomic status, insurance coverage or geography. Our approach starts with understanding women’s unmet health needs and gaps in access, developing quality women’s products to fill those gaps, and engaging in values aligned collaborations and partnerships to help distribute and market these medicines in the US and globally. Revenues from commercial partnerships are then reinvested into advocacy, education, and research and development of other products to further expand access. Medicines360 is proud to be a leader in expanding access to quality medicines for women. We believe that by supporting the products and partnerships we develop, everyone can play a role in expanding access to quality medicines and make a difference in the lives of women, everywhere.

Position Title: Associate Director, Communications & Content Marketing

Reports To: VP, Corporate Communications and Marketing

FLSA Status: Full-time, Exempt

Location: Flex-SF

In Office Presence: 20-40% or less if remote

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Associate Director of Communications will partner with departments across the organization and an agency partner to build the recognition of Medicines360 as a nonprofit pharmaceutical organization and industry thought leader. This position will help elevate the brand by leading the development of content that helps cultivate and sustain relationships with and awareness among key constituencies/stakeholders: including funders, policymakers, potential partners, media, and internal stakeholders.

Reporting to the Vice President, Corporate Communications and Marketing, this role will lead the development of compelling content that delivers against an overarching brand strategy, and partner with other members of the team to ensure flawless execution in digital and printed materials, events, and public relations which consistently articulate and reinforce Medicines360’s vision, mission, activities, accomplishments, and impact.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assess communications opportunities and liaise with key staff to execute annual communications plans in support of departmental, organizational and brand objectives.
• Lead content development to engage key audiences systematically and meaningfully.
• Proffer insight into audience strategy, cadence, platform relevancy and frequency of organizational messaging.
• Partner with other team members on the development, distribution, and maintenance of print and electronic collateral including, but not limited to annual reports, research and policy briefs, presentation decks, blog posts, brochures, Op-Eds, and our websites, medicines360.org.
• Support public relations activity and develop content that enables internal staff to spotlight and position M360 as subject matter experts in arenas that include but are not limited to Op-Eds, speaking opportunities, contributed editorial content, and press releases.
• Collaborate on the planning, development, and execution of holistic, integrated, and sustained communications campaigns, including thought leadership, media relations, executive visibility, as well as corporate and issue-centric storytelling.
• Support Executive visibility strategy and implementation of annual schedule of domestic and global conferences and thought leadership opportunities by working with cross-functional teams.
• Develop high-quality written materials that conveys the nonprofit pharma narrative across a host of media including digital, web, press releases, blogs, Q&As, speeches, editorials, and social posts.
• Ensure consistent storytelling and strategic alignment around paid/earned/owned and social content and programs.
• Complete required training and ensure compliance with industry regulations, Medicines360 values and standards of ethical behavior, company policies and procedures, and commercial partner requirements. As needed, track and conduct Veeva submissions.
• Other: Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, professional training and experience that provides the individual with the required knowledge, skills, and abilities for the job.
• Seven or more years of communications experience, including long form content creation, website development, events, newsletters, and donor communications.
• The ideal candidate is a storyteller with strong verbal and written communication skills that enable effective interactions with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Previous experience will reflect an ability to convey complex information through thoughtful, written articulations. Submission of writing samples is highly encouraged.
• Displays critical attention to detail and deadlines with solid analytical, organizational, and implementation skills and an ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Communications experience in women’s health desired but not required.
• Demonstrates flexibility and ability to work in a fast-paced, changing, deadline-oriented environment.
• High level of enthusiasm, self-motivation, and capacity to overcome obstacles
• Experience collaborating and ability to work in a team environment.
• Proficiency with Office applications including MS Word, Excel, SharePoint, MS Teams, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated passion for advancing organizational DEI objectives and influencing others to approach work through an equity lens. Promotes processes and communication style that encourages organization-level cultural competence and inclusion.
• A “roll-up your sleeves” disposition and willingness to get work done at any level, with the ability to serve as a unifying force and position brand and communications discussions at both strategic and tactical levels.
• Travel occasionally meetings and conferences

Medicines360 offers the following competitive benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401K program with employer contribution
• Life and disability insurance
• Sick pay and medical leave
• Parental leave
• Paid vacation and company holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Education Assistance
• Flexibility at work

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/MISC:

• Ability to sit at a workstation for an extended period (in-office or remote)
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may need to, stand, sit, stoop, walk; talk, hear, reach and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard

Effective October 1, 2021, Medicines360 requires all staff, contractors, and consultants to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination or a valid medical or religious exemption is required prior to commencement of employment.

Medicines360 is committed to a diverse workplace and is committed to equal opportunity employment for all job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Medicines360 complies with all applicable local, state and national laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

Medicines360

AppsFlyer, North America, is a certified Great Place to Work® with 99% of our team members proudly sharing their feedback about our great culture! Not only are we recognized for our culture, but we’re also named “Best Overall Mobile Marketing Company” by BusinessWire and backed by household names; Salesforce Ventures, Goldman Sachs, and General Atlantic, just to name a few. We’re growing at an exciting rate and we can’t wait for you to join us!

We proudly look beyond revenue to define success, we strive to create a better society through a range of global initiatives designed for long-lasting impact. 1% of our company’s resources are invested to make a positive change in the world through AppsFlyer Cares – https://www.appsflyer.com/company/social-impact/

What we are looking for:

To further this mission in the North America market, we’re looking for a PR and Communications Lead, North America at AppsFlyer. You will be a key member of AppsFlyer’s North America marketing team, responsible for creating and amplifying the AppsFlyer narrative, cultivating strong relationships with the media, industry influencers, analysts, and experts as part of our efforts to grow brand awareness, authority, and affinity in the marketing technology ecosystem.

What You’ll Do:

• Create and own Public Relations and owned media strategy, plans, and budget estimates with quantifiable success targets
• Prioritize PR and communication programs with a clear framework that is supported by internal stakeholders
• Spearhead the creation of a sustainable framework and process for regular trend-spotting and data reports to drive thought leadership and news cycles around AppsFlyer’s proprietary insights
• Leverage data and insights from cross-functional teams and stakeholders to identify key trends and opportunities, aligning our stories and news in ways that advance AppsFlyer’s business priorities
• Lead the strategy and facilitate the execution of press and branding events and engagements
• Develop key messages that communicate the attributes of the company and the brand’s narrative
• Align PR strategies with business milestones and work in close partnership with internal stakeholders across marketing, community, and product to ensure timelines, messaging, and deliverables meet the needs of the business
• Guide and manage external PR agency partners with clear scope-of-work and satisfactory output
• Develop strong, mutually beneficial relationships with key journalists and media outlets to help project a positive image of the brand and the company
• Manage inbound media queries related to PR programs and support broader media air traffic control as necessary
• Monitor message pull-through and measure message effectiveness and impact on a monthly basis and adapt programs as necessary to deliver goals
• Manage annual and quarterly reporting processes to assess and measure results and impact of PR programs
• Engage with data teams to understand metrics and trends that may be used to shape or strengthen PR efforts
• Manage PR crisis with proactive playbook and real-time program leadership
• Having a growth mindset and not afraid of being scrappy to implement proof-of-concept pilot initiatives

What You Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, marketing, communications/PR or a related discipline
• 6-8+ years of experience in a progressive communications/public relations position within a fast-moving business environment and a proven track record in brand and B2B technology communications
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills for business audience
• Expertise in media relations and high comfort level working with the media (proactively and reactively)
• Ability to anticipate how stakeholders across media, customers, prospects, partners, employees, the community, regulators and the public will react to ideas, messages and viewpoints on important and evolving industry issues
• Excellent project management skills; ability to manage several initiatives at once; ability to switch between strategic and tactical work seamlessly
• Graceful under fire: performs well under pressure and consistently meets deadlines
• Strong business acumen and good knowledge of current affairs relevant to the business
• Experience in marketing technology or the mobile marketing ecosystem required
• Understanding of communications measurement framework

Bonus Points:

• A mix of agency and in-house experience is a plus
• Having a network of reporters and/or analysts relevant to the AppsFlyer ecosystem is highly desirable

For our US-based candidates, the expected On Target Earnings (OTE) are between $174,250 and $227,000 (including bonus or commission). The offer varies on many factors including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, interview results, references, etc.

Benefits include:

• Competitive compensation including stock options
• A wide variety of Medical, Dental & Vision plans
• Access to Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short-term & Long-term Disability
• 401k with 4% matching
• Premium Calm Subscription
• EAP options to assist with mental health
• Generous Parental Leave (birthing & non-birthing parents)
• 4 quarterly paid recharge days, in addition to a generous PTO plan
• Learning & Development Programs (Access to LinkedIn Learning, workshops w/ external & internal trainers, and more)
• Stipends for groceries, physical & mental health, transportation, mobile devices
• Variety of voluntary plans that support our rocketeers’ needs – legal, pet insurance, AD&D, supplemental life insurance up to 6 times of the base salary

AppsFlyer

About the company

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. With a fixation on innovation and building culture, our team is rallying our company around a unique vision: forging a retail winner that is admired for national strength, deep roots in the communities we serve, and a team that has passion for food and delivering great service.

Albertsons is one of the largest retail employers, providing approximately 300,000 jobs across 2,200 stores, 22 distribution centers, 20 food and beverage plants and various support offices. We operate in 34 states and the District of Columbia under the Albertsons banner, as well as Safeway, Tom Thumb, Jewel Osco, Shaw’s and many more recognizable names.

Albertsons Companies recently rolled out our Presence with a Purpose work model. Placing a premium on adaptability, safety and family well-being, Presence with a Purpose will help us build a hybrid work environment between remote work and office time. A one-size-fits-all approach does not apply to everyone, and teams are allowed to make decisions that are best for them.

What you will be doing

Albertsons Media Collective is Albertsons’ (ACI) expansion into the Retail Media Sector. It offers all brands the opportunity to drive relevance through advertising programs that leverage the unique relationship we have with our customers and the first-party data that enables that relevance. These programs will be activated on both our owned platforms and other media platforms that are not owned by ACI. Our mission is to serve our customers advertising for those products and services they are interested in, while driving sales for our clients and profitable growth for Albertsons.

Orchestrating internal cross-team workflow communication to ensure documented campaign milestones and optimizations are completed within expected SLAs or sooner, as well as active problem solving throughout the campaign lifecycle. The position will be based in Pleasanton, CA or one of our main regional offices (Boise, Idaho; Seattle, WA; Portland, OR; Denver, CO; Dallas, TX; Chicago, IL; Fullerton, CA, or Phoenix, AZ).

Main responsibilities

• Function as a central point of contact cross departments, owning status and next steps for each owned program with a level of customer service ensuring effective communication, timely responses to requests and proactive resolution of potential issues
• Expert organizational skills, great attention to detail and ability to implement and meet deadlines and project manage multiple campaigns
• Lead internal cross functional media meetings and ensure up to date maintenance of trackers
• Own project management support during the campaign lifecycle to ensure on time completion of deliverables, coordinate across departments, identify potential risks and issues
• Provide in flight omnichannel optimization recommendations on tactics/placements, targeting/segmentation and messaging to meet specific campaign objectives
• Build strong ties across disciplines to produce successful campaigns, maintaining high levels of communication throughout campaign lifecycle and ensuring consistent high-quality deliverables across media planning & activation teams
• Partner with analytics team to deliver insights & recommendations to tell a story rooted in data tied to the media activation
• Maintain media planning and activation quality assurance processes, ensure that processes are being followed consistently, refined and changed based on learnings
• Partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to develop category and brand-specific campaign approaches that drive campaign objectives (ex. Playbook contribution x development)
• Develop relationships with platform, activation, and agency stakeholders to evolve planning best practices based on new product updates & learnings

What we are searching for

• A bachelor’s degree in Business or Marketing or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of experience in digital omnichannel media planning and activation, including media platforms (DV360, Meta, Pinterest etc.), LiveRamp and/or relevant digital media tools.
• Proven understanding of media backend (digital ecosystem, trafficking, attribution etc.) and application of that within the campaign lifecycle to inform cross functional next steps and ownership
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, are particularly important in developing relationships and maintaining efficient communication across the team
• Detail oriented and responsive, deadline-driven with strong quantitative reasoning skills
• Strategic thinker with a customer centric focus
• Proactive problem solver
• Strong communicator with influencing and persuasion skills
• Effective collaborator and relationship builder
• Mindset for operational excellence
• Data and solutions driven
• Media expertise

The salary range is $102,700 to $143,800. Starting salary will vary based on criteria such as location, experience, and qualifications. There may be flexibility for exceptional candidates. Benefits may include, medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, PTO/Vacation pay/Flexible Time Off, paid holidays (8-9 days annually) bereavement pay and retirement benefits (such as 401(k) eligibility). Associates in this position are also eligible for a quarterly bonus.

What it is like at Albertsons?

Albertsons Culture Principles

Compassion: We always treat each other with kindness and respect

Team: We always support and recognize each other

Inclusive: We always value everyone’s perspective

Learning: We always strive to grow and develop ourselves and others

Competitive: We always act with integrity to win over the customer

Ownership: We always take actions to drive our success

#LI-ACIPro

#LI-LM8

Albertsons Companies

The right candidate has 5-7 years of PR agency, media relations or comms experience. This position is in-person in our San Francisco office.

Looking to tell a new story? For yourself as a B2B or B2C public relations pro? For clients in exciting industries? With smart, supportive teammates who have your back? Sounds great, right?

The Key is a strategic public relations agency – and our mission is to write a new story. We believe in high-impact, low-BS communications, and our work redefines how people are seen and ideas are heard.

We are expanding our team of intellectually curious, hard-working folks who like to tell stories, work with smart people, and be a part of something bigger. This is a rare opportunity to help create a culture of excellence and to build the job you want. You’ll work directly with the founders on an array of clients – from Valley giants to stealth startups working to be household names.

We are storytellers, builders, partners, creators – so you should love words and their power; consume media and think about the process from idea to story; work independently and also appreciate collaboration.

What we’re looking for in a candidate:

* Media-obsessed, creative and strategic thinker

* Experience managing account teams and projects

* Organizational, tactical and communications skills: demonstrates organizational skills, meets deadlines, manages time and prioritization skills

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a knack for creative writing and storytelling

* Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment while maintaining a positive attitude, sense of humor and desire to learn

One of our Key Agreements is to “Take Care”- and we are serious about mind, body and life wellness. Our comprehensive benefits program can be found here.

As a Key Associate…

You will be the backbone of our account management and media relations initiatives. You get to work directly with clients, reporters and influencers, as a key part of our team.

Associates work with our founder and principals to create smart, effective PR strategies and establish the media programs to see campaigns come to fruition. You will bring your excellent writing skills, creativity, persistence and multitasking zen to this role, and help generate the very best media results that map to our clients’ business goals. As integrated partners, we often have the opportunity to work with clients to create branding, digital, social media, and marketing strategies, too.

What you’ll work on:

Our clients represent the most exciting technologies and products coming out of Silicon Valley at the moment – we work with brands in AI/machine learning, B2B, consumer lifestyle, personal finance, retail, and more. We are seeking account runners with strong media chops, with experience in:

Client Service

* Provide exceptional client and project management, from kickoff through achieving goals

* Lead client calls and meetings, oversee PR plan development, day-to-day client work, and overall task management

* Manage through periods of change of challenge

* Demonstrate professional, articulate and timely client communications

Media Relations

* Identify, pitch and work with reporters (business, consumer, broadcast, influencer) to secure coverage on behalf of our clients

* Write concise messages for a variety of media audiences, in a broad range of voices, often on a quick turn: press releases, media lists, briefing books, backgrounders, speaking & awards submissions and lists, abstracts, Q&As, contributed content, and other written material.

* Demonstrate strong research skills across projects and creative brainstorms for clients and agency new business

* Leverage data to tell stories: review and analyze client data to find interesting media nuggets

Research/Writing Proficiencies

* Write for a variety of audiences, in a broad range of voices, often on a quick turn: press releases, media lists, briefing books, backgrounders, speaking & awards submissions and lists, abstracts, Q&As, contributed content, and other written material.

* Demonstrate strong research skills across projects and creative brainstorms for clients and agency new business

* Create news from data: review and analyze client data to find interesting media nuggets

We believe great communication is born from diverse experience, background and approach, and we strive to create an environment where we can all thrive together. The Key is an anti-racist business, strongly committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The Key is an equal-opportunity employer. 

The Key PR

Summary

This new position will direct the global copywriting work for Fenty Beauty, Fenty Skin, Fenty eau de Parfum and new categories, focusing on clear and differentiated product messaging, campaign concepting, and storytelling. You’ll own the development and enforcement of brand voice and style guides ensuring exacting consistency across all global assets. You have a strong sense of branding and product marketing, with a deep understanding of how to bring stories to life across channels. You also thrive in pop culture and have a sixth sense for what’s next. Importantly, you’ll understand people: what inspires and motivates the Fenty Beauty client; how to persuade and influence executive and VIP internal stakeholders; and how to coach and nurture the Fenty global copywriters. And through it all, you maintain a painstaking attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Direct Fenty world global copy: packaging, naming, campaigns, product messaging, in-store, video
• Develop, own and enforce brand voice style guides
• Manage team of global writers, providing consistent coaching and feedback
• Direct copy concepting for brands, products and campaigns, writing and owning the copy as needed and for new initiatives
• Develop and foster strong, positive relationships with senior leadership, internal stakeholders and other brand VIPs
• Write copy across the brands as needed
• Collaborate well with peers and digital copywriting team

Requirements

• 8-10 years of copywriting or editorial experience, preferably at a major consumer packaged goods company or beauty brand
• 3-5 years of experience managing other writers
• Examples of product marketing campaign work
• Extensive product naming experience
• Understanding of legal and regulatory requirements in the beauty industry today
• Understanding of digital best practices
• Strict adherence to grammar and style guides
• Ability to see the big picture (as well as all the details) and keep track of many fast-moving projects across brands, calling out synchronicities and issues as they arise
• Listening skills: Sophisticated ability to take, synthesize and implement feedback across many sources

Kendo Brands, Inc.

Our urban oasis, situated at the corner of Hollywood and Highland, is your perfect base for moving and shaking, tinseltown-style. Loews Hollywood Hotel offers you movie-star magic and modern upscale amenities. Welcome to Style and Stature in the Hollywood Hills.

The Area Director of Public Relations primary focus is to develop and implement strategic public relations plan for the hotels, generate and maximize relevant media exposure for the properties on a local, regional, and national level, effectively implement, pitch related Loews Hotels Brand programs to local media, act as liaison between the hotels and the community oversee internal communications as well as social media.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Develop and execute PR and social media strategies for the hotels, keeping the hotel’s positioning and brand top of mind
• Be the creator and gatekeeper of all copy and content for the hotels they oversee
• Create newsworthy promotions and story ideas to include F&B, spa, family, leisure, weddings, group and other topics that are relevant to the hotels
• Promote Good Neighbor promotions or events
• Develop and maintain hotels media materials and press areas of the Loews Hotels Web site
• Distribute media releases for each hotel’s key markets on both national and local level
• Keep abreast of consumer and trade media interests in order to better capitalize on publicity opportunities.
• Maintain strong media relations with local and regional journalists and pitch hotels efforts
• Create media personalities within the hotels staff – i.e. GM, chefs, concierge, etc. to generate positive exposure for the hotel. Train staff as needed to appear on camera or be interviewed
• Participate with local CVBs to stay current on destination promotional efforts, and host journalist requests when appropriate
• Develop relationships with organizations and businesses within key markets that support and enhance PR efforts
• Liaise with onsite contacts about media visits and requests
• Manage all media inquiries, press visits and onsite productions
• Monitor all forms of media (TV, radio, online and print), report on media mentions and share best media coverage
• Responsible for media relations in the event of a crisis at the hotel. Prepare and keep crisis plan current.
• Become an advocate of the company by nurturing relationships with key influencers in the community and work with local PR efforts to maximize reach
• Develop monthly reports in a timely efficient manner
• Regular attendance in conformance with standards
• May be required to work varying schedules to reflect business needs
• Required to attend all training sessions and meetings

Supportive Functions and Responsibilities

• Work with marketing on partnerships with a “newsworthy” focus and which fall under hotel’s positioning and brand strategy
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required:

• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Minimum of six plus years in public relations with a lifestyle or hospitality brand or a PR agency
• Self-starter with strong organizational and leadership skills
• Creativity!
• College Degree
• Must be able to meet the demands of client events to include presence at numerous food and beverage functions taking place throughout the day
• Excels in fast paced work environment
• Able to work flexible schedule including some weekends and holidays

Preferred:

• Knowledge of Hotel and Food & Beverage operations
• General Knowledge of all Hotel departments

Salary range for this position, based on experience, is $96,000.00 to $120,000.00.

Loews Hotels & Co

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

The role of Communications in Culture Network is to develop and define the messaging and communications strategy that increase awareness and affinity for the Red Bull brand and its events, artists, and media projects. The department oversees all internal and external communication and partners with external media that matter / agencies and cross-functional Brand, Sports, and Culture marketing teams to share and amplify the key messages of our brand. Reporting to the Director, Dance Network, the Manager, Communications (Dance) oversees a team that owns the development and distribution of strategic PR communications and national campaigns that align to the initiatives of a specific Santa Monica (SaMo) Culture Marketing vertical. The underlying objective of this role is to maximize media coverage that influences and engages priority culture audiences to build brand awareness and brand love to new consumers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

COMMUNICATIONS

• Lead a team that builds awareness of Dance projects, events and artists, tailors campaigns to target and engage priority audiences and endemic trade, and generates excitement for Dance properties with editorial partners and in media that matter
• Translate the larger Communications vision, goals, and core strategies for Culture to create the most efficient tactics that drive media coverage to reach new consumers and influencers in your specific realm of Dance
• In partnership with SaMo Culture Marketing leadership, lead the development of communications strategy and plan for Dance-focused Media House projects
• Partner and manage external agencies to create plans that amplify our brand campaigns & assets, positioning of products and services, news & announcements, etc.
• Evaluate the potential media impact of new artists and event concepts as a counterpart to Culture Marketing
• Ensure Culture marketing communications build momentum and deliver lasting impact
• Be constantly aware of emerging trends products and technologies and identify opportunities to apply new technologies, products, and services to campaigns

IMPACTRUL EXECUTION

• Represent Red Bull’s voice with the consumer. Oversee accurate and consistent messaging of the Red Bull brand in all Dance marketing & communications.
• Devise ‘breakthrough’ buzzworthy PR national moments and campaigns to elevate the company’s message, bringing new perspectives and vision that tap into the company’s disruptive roots
• Develop, maintain, and nurture media and opinion leader relationships
• Proactively and reactively pitch media outlets for coverage on Red Bull across relevant corporate, consumer, and lifestyle media
• Identify and oversee necessary tools, such as photography, needed for optimal story telling
• Develop and share best practices
• Work effectively under pressure and utilize strong project management skills to meet deadlines.

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, & EDUCATION REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s Degree required; MBA preferred
• Fluency in English
• 10+ years of experience in leading communications for high-profile brands or dance focused agency account management
• Understanding – both consumer and trends – of the diverse U.S. media and art media landscape
• Track record of delivering results against tight deadlines
• Exceptional communication skills, including written, verbal and presentations
• Strong planning, prioritization, and project management competencies
• Creative thinker and innovator; in touch with digital, culture, trends, etc.
• Able to travel as needed; work flexible hours/days of week and weekends
• Ability to travel ~25%

Red Bull

Our client, a PR Agency, is looking for an Account Executive to join their team. This will be full time/direct hire and hybrid to their Beverly Hills office.

General Responsibilities:

• Work cohesively and supportively alongside AS and press team
• Have and maintain solid relationships with beauty editors, beauty influencers & tastemakers; and creative vendors
• Support brand accounts and continually raise the bar across all initiatives and media coverage
• Monitor media, beauty and general lifestyle trends, create strategies and pitch angles, and report ever changing landscape to clients; specific attention should be paid to TikTok beauty creators and trends
• Creative mindset, constantly churning out innovative ideas for projects, mailers, and story angles
• Press outreach supporting accounts – including all writing, pitching, research, product seeding, executive visibility

Client Responsibilities:

• Brainstorm, ideate, and conceptualize for client, compiling relevant and forward-thinking outreach lists (press & influencer), pitch angles and activations
• Responsible for securing strong and consistent press coverage with significant results and activity across digital, broadcast, print, executive visibility
• Secure standalone features about brands and founders, product launches and evergreen pitching
• Support day-to-day account needs, including but not limited to on-going press outreach, monitoring, research, product seeding, executive visibility, and supporting client strategy
• Support day-to-day influencer marketing goals including influencer and creator sourcing, determining ROI, seeding influencers, ideating on unique mailers guaranteed to move the needle, and more in an effort to support digital creator strategy
• Contribute to forward-thinking communications strategies and tactics for clients while securing consistent client mentions across editorial landscape
• Show proactivity, resourcefulness and tenacity in problem solving
• Create and provide comprehensive recaps that are visually impressive and show ROI

Salary: $65-75k

Location: 4 days onsite in Beverly Hills

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