Hospitality Publicist + Social Media, Marketing Specialist

CHICAGO | JR PUBLICIST // SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING ASSISTANTNOW HIRING FOR APRIL 2024

H2 Public Relations is opening applications for a full-time Jr Publicist, Social Media Marketing Assistant in the Chicago office. In this position you will get hands-on experience in media relations, client interactions, social media management, marketing ideation and activations, event coordination, planning, research, team culture, and more.

This is a full-time position with a hybrid structure (Mon/Th/Fri remote, Tues & Wed in office) and will be instrumental in working on local and national focused PR campaigns for several of the most respected hospitality and lifestyle clients in the Midwest region including: Daisies, Big Star, Pendry Chicago hotel, avec, Journeyman Distillery, The Violet Hour, The Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce, The Graceful Ordinary and more….

ABOUT H2 Public Relations: H2 Public Relations is a small and independent, woman-owned, and operated boutique firm established in San Diego in 2007. The second office of H2PR was launched in Chicago in 2011, and most recently, H2 opened a Denver branch in September of 2021. Since launching 17 years ago, H2 remains a preferred public relations partner for a roster of hospitality veterans, chefs, restaurateurs, leading hoteliers, health and wellness innovators, real estate developers, and top travel destinations that span the country in markets such as Detroit, St. Louis, Park City, Salt Lake City, Austin, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco and more. In tandem with our existing roster of clients, who are at the forefront of the national dining and cocktail scene, H2 is proud to represent James Beard Foundation award winners & MICHELIN star restaurants, Food & Wine Best New Chefs, Master Sommeliers, internationally renowned bartenders and spirits professionals, as well as winners of the International Association of Culinary Professionals’ (IACP) highest honors.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Candidate should possess a Communications-related degree focusing on Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing or an associated field
• Minimum of 1 year of prior PR agency experience or 1-2 communications-focused internships required (bonus points for lifestyle or hospitality).
• Experience in executing engaging social media campaigns, which will include but is not limited to producing outside-the-box content ideas, drafting copy, attending shoots, supporting content creation, tracking analytics, competitor research, audience management, and more.
• Experience with Canva and/or other promotional design platforms
• Interest and understanding of marketing and event coordination—creating strategy, promotion and on-site run-of-show for promotional events.
• Demonstrated understanding of creating newsletters on platforms such as Mailchimp and Constant Contact
• Candidate should be a motivated, energetic and proactive self-starter who has mastered AP style writing and has a dedicated interest and understanding of pitching media, as well as out-of-the-box thinking in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Must possess the ability to juggle many tasks at one time and change gears quickly.
• Must be extremely detail-oriented and be able to work in a flexible work environment (hours are not always restricted to 9-5pm).
• Ideal candidate will be familiar with and knowledgeable of food, beverage, hospitality and lifestyle trends, particularly in the Chicago area.
• Applicant will need to produce writing samples, examples of press releases, pitching and management of social media platforms
• Candidate should be willing to occasionally attend evening events and should like to be out and about checking out new places regularly.
• Must be able to thrive in a boutique style environment.
• Must be willing to eat ridiculously good food.
• More than anything, we'd like to work with someone with a positive attitude, who works hard and is ready to have fun. The people we work with inspire us, and we love what we do. We're looking for the ultimate complement to our small but mighty team!

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS: Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance after 90-days, SEP-IRA retirement benefit, monthly phone stipend, monthly personal stipend, weekly Flex hours, WFH Mon/Th/Fri, generous perks to Chicago’s top restaurants, bars and lifestyle experiences, paid sick days/holidays/PTO, mental health days, paid volunteer hours for a cause you’re passionate about!

WHERE WE ARE LOCATED: Our Chicago office is in the vibrant Logan Square neighborhood and a 10-minute walk from the Logan Square Blue Line stop. Close to many of the city’s best bars & restaurants including: Estereo, Lula Café, Jibaritos y Mas, The Whistler and more. There is also ample free parking around the office.

HOW TO APPLY: Please send cover letter, resume, writing/press release/pitching samples, and links/handles to demonstrate your social media experience and knack for creative design to jobs @ h2publicrelations . com. Candidate must be located in Chicago and available to start on April 10, 2024. NO CALLS PLEASE!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Chicago, IL 60647: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60647