PR Assistant, Hospitality Team

The Brand Guild’s Hospitality team is a passionate group of PR pros who craft and tell the stories of some of the most exciting food, beverage and hospitality brands in the country. We are looking for a PR Assistant to join our growing team in New York. Our ideal candidate is someone who has internship experience in agency public relations and has a strong desire to work with industry-leading clients in the hospitality and spirits space. We’re an entrepreneurial group who thrives on learning, collaborating and going all in with our clients. If you share that spirit, we want to hear from you!

Note: This position is hybrid (3 days/week in office) and based in our NYC office (Flatiron) In-office days are Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

You Are:

• An aspiring PR pro who is excited to work with iconic food, beverage and hospitality brands 
• An ever-curious person and voracious reader who loves to stay on top of the latest brands, trends, and industry news
• Someone who thrives in an energetic and fast-paced environment
• Proactive, resourceful and detail-oriented with the ability to independently manage multiple tasks simultaneously 
• A strong writer and communicator
• Eager to grow alongside a top-notch team of PR experts and fabulous mentors

You Will:

• Manage daily press tracking and client reporting
• Draft press releases, media briefings and prepare information for the media
• Assist with development of compelling pitches and outreach, proactively identifying media opportunities
• Establish relationships with local and national media contacts
• Ensure ongoing monitoring of editorial calendars and proactive pitching of story ideas, news developments and expert sources to media
• Perform in-depth research to support communications and messaging
• Follow industry and client category trends and regularly share insights, thoughts and key findings
• Attend and provide support at press events
• Provide administrative support for the press team on all relevant projects, including media list maintenance, meeting agendas and notes and reporting
• Analyze, measure and report on communications and media projects
• Learn from the best in the business!

You have:

• 1 year of PR agency internship experience (experience working with food, beverage or hospitality brands a plus)
• Ability to find and assist in developing stories that drive client visibility -- from creating major moments to maintaining a drum beat of ongoing pitches
• Ability to provide essential support for press initiatives including research and writing
• Ability to work alongside a team, from interns to senior staff
• Ability to independently manage multiple projects and clients 

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• People-first culture: A supportive, high-energy team that values creativity, collaboration, and balance
• Professional development: Annual stipend, training programs, and mentorship opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits: Fully paid medical, dental, and vision; FSA; life and disability insurance; 401(k) with 4% match
• Time to recharge: Robust PTO policy (~44 days annually!), including mental health days, Summer Fridays, and generous paid family leave
• Hybrid flexibility: Three in-office days that foster connection and creativity
• Exciting clients: Work with best-in-class brands in our hospitality portfolio
  

The Brand Guild is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and equitable workplace. If you require accommodations during the hiring process, please contact careers@thebrandguild.com.

Salary : $50,000 - $55,000