Job Title:
Public Relations Account Coordinator

Company: Foxglove Communications

Location: new orleans, LA

Created: 2024-04-25

Job Type: Full Time

Job Description:

The Position: Foxglove Communications is seeking an earnest and hardworking Account Coordinator to join our team. In this position, you'll work closely alongside Account Executives, Supervisors and Directors on a rapidly growing list of acclaimed hospitality clients that span hotels, bars, restaurants and culinary events across the country. In New Orleans, our roster includes best-in-class talent, organizations, and properties like Ace Hotel New Orleans, Pomegranate Hospitality (Saba, Saba's Lounge, Miss River, Chandelier Bar), Tana, Copper Vine, Porgy's, Saint-Germain, CureCo (Cure, Cane & Table), Tales of the Cocktail Foundation, and Ayu Bakehouse, to name a few. The ideal hire excels at consistently providing thoughtful communication in a fast-paced, autonomous environment. Those who enjoy a small-company feel and who are drawn to a service-based and hospitality-driven culture should apply.**Note: Candidates must be based in New Orleans. You will work hybrid (1-2x a week in office, remote the rest of the week) but will be required to have on-site presence at select meetings, client establishments, and events.Who We Are: Foxglove is a communications consultancy with expertise in brand strategy, PR and marketing. Foxglove was founded by Gia Vecchio, a strategist and storyteller with over a decade of experience across hospitality, travel, beverage, and fashion brands that range from savvy startups to global, household names.What We Do: Brand Positioning • Marketing Strategy • Media Relations • Media Training • Activation • Content Creation • Social Strategy • Partnerships • Hospitality ConsultingAccount Coordinator Responsibilities:Draft press kit materials, client bios, website copy, interview talking points, and curated pitches for reviewDraft and organize call agendas, notes, account reports, and press clipsIndustry research of local media, relevant lifestyle + food magazines, online outlets and influencersClosely monitor the news for client press as well as broader news and trendsDevelop and maintain media listsAssist with drafting and distributing pitches Establish trusted relationships with peers and clients; create channels of communication to keep them informedCoordinate product shipmentsmailersDraft lists, invitations and run-of-shows for events; support event logisticsAssist with general daily office and administrative dutiesOccasional content creation for Foxglove's social media platforms (Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.) Requirements:PR experience: 1-2 years PR agency experience or internship experience in a directly related field is a mustExperience with relevant industry software: Google Suite (Drive, Sheets, Docs, Slides), MuckRack, Asana, etc.General understanding of Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn (past social experience is a plus)Passion for hospitality and travelSense of urgency, ownership, and drive to get things doneExceptional attention to detailAbility to communicate ideas effectively, both verbally and in writingAbility to adapt and work on multiple projectsStrong time management skillsEnergetic, self-directed, and self-motivatedCommitted to developing and maintaining beneficial media and agency relationshipsAbility to occasionally work nightweekend hoursWillingness to visit clients and travel for company obligations