Salary range: $40,000-$45,000 Annually. This role is a non-exempt position.
At MMGY Wagstaff, we provide integrated public relations and marketing services devoted to the culinary, travel and wine and spirits industries. We offer a comprehensive suite of communications, digital marketing, and branding services for our restaurant, hotel/resort, travel destination, wine and spirits, and hospitality lifestyle clients.
MMGY Wagstaff is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and welcoming team. We operate on the belief that we are stronger together. Here, you will be a part of an intrepid, transparent, genuine, and sharing culture where we strive to make things better for our team members, clients, and communities.
We are looking for a dynamic Coordinator in Chicago, Illinois to join our team of versatile storytellers and marketers who are professionally dedicated to their passions for food, wine, and travel.
Responsibilities:
- Offer behind-the-scenes creative and logistical support to client team(s)
- Conduct research, reporting, list building, content creation, hybrid assistance, and back-up admin support
- Draft written materials such as press releases, fact sheets, pitches, newsletters, blogs, briefs, recaps, run-of-shows and itineraries, presentation decks, and provide editing and proofreading support to the team
- Create and utilize processes, tools, and templates in an efficient manner, with the goal of increasing efficiency and elevating work product
- Schedule meetings with colleagues and attend client meetings if requested
- Begin building relationships with media contacts and share new or updated contacts with the company
- Advocate for the client, and proactively pitch and secure A-list media coverage and engage with influencers
- As needed, assist in coordinating and attending special events
- Provide general support to the Account Manager and Director on all client initiatives developed in the marketing campaign
Requirements:
- 0-1 years of experience working in a public relations setting, hospitality and agency experience is a plus
- Highly motivated to learn new things and improve your skills
- Adaptable, solution-oriented, and resourceful when tackling challenges and obstacles
- Exceptional organizational skills
- Must be able to manage time and deadlines on a daily and weekly basis
- Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Suite and other platforms such as Adobe to be able to communicate, report results, create tools and templates for client work
- Experience with social media strategies and execution, in addition to working with media and influencers
- An overall passion for the hospitality industries – restaurants, travel/destinations/hotels, wine & spirits
- Must be able to communicate in a clear and professional manner
Full COVID-19 vaccination is required for all business travel.
MMGY Global provides a comprehensive PTO + benefits package inclusive of a hybrid telework policy. Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa. MMGY Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
OUR VALUES MISSION
Who are we? We’re a travel-obsessed collective of more than 400 people across the country and around the globe. And when we say we inspire people to go places, we mean ALL people. That’s why we’re focused on nurturing a workforce that’s as diverse as the places we visit — welcoming candidates of all ages, genders and gender identities; ethnicities and religions; people of color; LGBTQIA+ people and their allies; working parents; veterans; and those with disabilities.
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