Marketing And Public Relations Assistant

Kura Sushi USA is a publicly traded U.S. company established in 2008 as a subsidiary of Kura Sushi, Inc. We are an innovative and tech interactive Japanese restaurant chain serving up the ultimate eater-tainment dining experience with a combination of premium ingredients, advanced technology, and affordable prices to create a one-of-a-kind revolving sushi dining experience.

Come join the Kura Krew!

We have and exciting opportunity for a Marketing and Public Relations Assistant to join our growing team. The Public Relation and Marketing Assistant is responsible for performing a variety of duties from general administrative tasks to design tasks. The Public Relation and Marketing Assistant often is responsible for preparing, shipping and ordering supplies, researching, and assisting in preparing digital marketing collateral. S/he must be detail oriented, organized, multi-tasking, with a flair for marketing and good with accuracy.

*This is a hybrid role. Candidates should be local and able to come into our Corporate Support Center, 2-3days a week and as needed for meetings.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assist with administrative needs of the marketing department.
• Provide general office support including preparing packages for shipping, placing orders, tracking, and taking inventories of promotional materials.
• Collaborate with marketing team to develop, edit, and optimize marketing materials, eNewsletter and loyalty programs.
• Attend meetings when needed and create minutes for record.
• Opens and distributes department mail and email.
• Runs errands as needed (i.e. pick up or drop off samples, menus or promotional materials).
• Assist in the creation and execution of marketing campaigns across various channels such as social media, email, and events.
• Assist in maintaining the company’s website, online store, location listing and other digital assets.
• Assist in conducting market research and analyzing data to identify trends and insights.
• Assist in planning and executing marketing events.
• Support social media’s daily tasks (engaging and reporting).
• Assist with on-site and on-location photo and video shoots and post-shoot editing including photo retouching.
• Update public sites (ex: Homepage, Google, Yelp, etc.) as needed.
• Proofread the promotional materials and/or presentations for accuracy and consistency.
• Flexible with visiting the office, Kura Sushi restaurants, vendors, etc.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Works shifts or days as assigned by Manager in accordance with the Company’s business needs.
• Other tasks as assigned by Manager.
• Maintains good communication with marketing team, store management, co-workers, vendors and outside contacts.
• Has a good understanding of various social media.
• Maintains high ethical standards in the work place.
• Reports all irregular issues and problems to the Department Manager for solutions.
• Complies and maintains confidentiality of all company policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 2-year college degree required.
• Minimum 2 years of marketing and/or designing experience required, in a retail or corporate establishment desirable.
• Experience in a similar or comparable work environment, strong work ethic supported by a pleasant and positive attitude of “can do” success.
• Good working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook required.
• Good working knowledge of Canva, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, In-Design and Premier desired.

PAY RANGE: $22.00 – $27.00/hr. DOE

Kura Sushi USA