Konnect Agency offers a holistic approach to public relations, social media, digital and marketing services to clients in the food & beverage, franchise, lifestyle, and family brands industries.

We are serious about our work and results, but we don't take ourselves too seriously — that's because our best work happens when we're having fun. We are collaborators, innovators, and passionate practitioners who love what we do and always strive for the best and biggest outcomes for our clients.

We value our employees and love to give you the space you need to do the things you love, think creatively, take a fresh approach and feel good about your work. We offer generous vacation time, flexibility and company-sponsored travel opportunities to inspire and rejuvenate.

We help you take care of yourself — now and into the future. Benefits include best-in-class medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k and health & wellness stipends.

We go big when we celebrate our achievements and hard work with company-wide trips, happy hours, get-togethers and team-building events.

We're never boring. New ideas are both welcome and implemented every day. We take a very entrepreneurial approach to everything we do, and we encourage absolutely everyone on our team to grow out of your comfort zone. We support continuing education, offer training opportunities, employ the latest technologies and do all we can to make sure you feel well-equipped to meet the challenges you set for yourself.

Konnect Agency is seeking a full-time PR Director with a minimum of 8 years of professional PR experience working with food & beverage, franchise and lifestyle consumer clients.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Maintaining positive client and employee relationships
• Ensuring teams meet goals and exceed expectations
• Providing high-level strategy and input for both clients and campaigns
• Assisting in the training and hiring of management and employees
• Leading departmental employee reviews
• Participating in management meetings regarding account overview and company direction
• Providing direction to all employees on everything from media relations to inner-office workings
• Sensitively dealing with confidential company information
• Traveling to meet with new and existing clients as needed
• Attending trade shows and events on behalf of clients and Konnect Agency
• Assisting with the creation of Konnect Agency internal documents, marketing materials, etc.
• Creating and finalizing proposals for potential and existing clients
• Researching, understanding and anticipating client needs, providing value-added service and building strong relationships
• Bringing strong ideas that will contribute to staff development and company development/growth
• Reporting to the CEO and President

Educational and Skills Requirements:

• BA in Mass Communications, Public Relations or related field
• 8 years of PR experience (Agency and lifestyle/food&beverage/CPG experience required)
• Knowledge and/or experience with Digital capabilities - social media, influencers, paid ads, etc.
• Ability to act as the utmost senior contact on accounts
• Strong employee management experience
• Good business sense and background
• Strong writing, research and organizational skills
• Self-starter, able to work independently as well as in groups
• Strong ability to prioritize, solve problems and be resourceful
• Able to handle a fast-paced PR environment
• Able to work under pressure
• Takes direction well
• Able to handle any/all confidential information, issues, and matters in a sensitive manner
• Attention to detail
• Ability to grasp “big picture” ideas and think independently
• Desire to grow and learn with the company
• Great interpersonal skills
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Positive attitude

Konnect Agency provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Konnect Agency complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Konnect Agency expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.