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Public Relations Assistant

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SOPEXA is looking to hire a full-time, entry level PR Assistant for its PR & Content team

SOPEXA USA

Sopexa is an international food, beverage & lifestyle communications agency working with brands and collective organizations. The NYC office boasts over 40 clients in the food and beverage industries and has been around for over 60 years. Our unique expertise is focused on amplifying the stories and the voices behind the brands, producers, and at times entire regions we work with tailoring their strategies and messaging for the U.S market, or any of the other 23 countries we are present in. Sopexa advises and assists clients with marketing strategies and campaign execution for consumer and trade audiences alike across PR, Digital, Social, Influence, Content, Event, Shopper Marketing and Strategic Partnerships.

Sopexa is 250+ employee-strong worldwide, all with a passion for food, for wine and spirits, and for the people and the heritage behind each of the products we represent. The agency is part of the Hopscotch Groupe which is headquartered in Paris.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

  • Work on food and beverage clients with a focus on wine regions
  • Become part of a multi-talented team of 30+ employees working together on PR/Digital/Event/Shopper Marketing programs
  • Enjoy working on international clients from France, Italy, Portugal, Austria, Chile as well as clients in the US
  • Enjoy the benefit of hybrid work, with 2 days at the office per week
  • Generous time off: 15 PTOs + the last week in December when the office closes + 3 personal + 5 sick days.
  • 5% 401k Contribution
  • Healthcare covered at 98%
  • Join an agency that’s been around for over 60 years under the same name, we’ve seen it and have thrived through it!

YOU ARE/HAVE

  • Recently graduated with an interest in all things PR
  • Have had an internship and/or can demonstrate an understanding of press relations, media partnerships and influencer marketing
  • Energetic, driven and highly organized
  • Able to work on multiple projects at once
  • Keen to grow and take ownership and responsibilities of your projects
  • Interest for the food and beverage industries; foodies and wine enthusiasts encouraged
  • Knowledge of French – a plus
  • Legally authorized to work in the U.S and/or hold a permanent working permit.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assist the PR team with sample mailings, database management
  • Assist the PR team on journalist event and maintain contact database
  • Work with Trade Marketing Managers to assist with trade event management
  • Help oversee campaigns from development to execution
  • Assist on campaign reporting collecting data, KPIs and help develop presentations
  • Assist with press releases and pitch development
  • Participate in brainstorms to continually provide new ideas and programs for our clients
  • Assist with internal photoshoots, props and scheduling.
  • Collaborate and grow network of influencers, KOLs, content creators, freelancers, creatives, etc.
  • Stay abreast of ever-changing digital landscape and best practices in the field

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