Media Relations Specialist - Karrie Leung Public Relations

?? Exciting Opportunity in Media Relations at Karrie Leung Public Relations! ??

KLPR is hiring! We're looking for a talented and dynamic public relations team member who will manage and support various accounts and work on our media relations team.?? This inherent go-getter is an EXCELLENT WRITER who stays on top of hospitality trends in media and reports to a supervisor/manager. One to three years of hospitality PR experience is required.?

Are you the friend who is always perfecting the cocktail of the moment, making dinner reservations for friends & family, and then ordering for the group? Do you like to cook for *&its and giggles while reading print issues of F&W and WSJ Off Duty section? And most of all, do you keep a list of the places you want to go to from reading your listicles? Are you a jack-of-all-trades, proactive, organized, an inherent leader, passionate about the hospitality industry, and collected under pressure? Want to be a part of an incredible team of collaborative, passionate, and hardworking women?

About Us: At Karrie Leung Public Relations, we pride ourselves on driving impactful and innovative marketing and public relations campaigns for hospitality industry client partners. Our team is composed of passionate women who thrive in a collaborative and creative environment, and we are now expanding our Media Relations team to enhance our client partner offerings.

An exhilarating chance awaits an individual who excels in a dynamic role, seamlessly transitioning between strategic planning, media relations, and the orchestration of imaginative events/activations. You’ll be taking on a pivotal role in shaping and expanding the agency's hospitality client partners. This is a full-time position located in Chicago, offering flexible, hybrid office hours. Join us in this exciting opportunity to make a significant impact!

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Position: Media Relations Account Coordinator/Account Executive

Location: Chicago, IL

Key Responsibilities:

• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with media outlets, journalists, and influencers.
• Develop and execute strategic media relations plans to maximize coverage and visibility for our clients.
• Create compelling press materials, including press releases, media pitches, and key messaging documents.
• Coordinate media interviews, press conferences, and events.
• Monitor media coverage and industry trends to identify opportunities and challenges.
• Attend all client meetings with enthusiasm and professionalism
• Keep client folders organized
• Send client leads and media hits in real-time
• Work on and send Client Activity Reports at the end of every month
• Schedule routine media appointments at client establishments
• Attend segments, media interviews, etc. with clients

Qualifications for an ideal candidate:

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in Media Relations (Food & Beverage/Travel), with a proven track record of securing media placements from pitch to finish.
• Genuine interest in the hospitality industry (with knowledge of Chicago and corresponding markets).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Why Join Karrie Leung Public Relations?

• A collaborative and inclusive work culture that values creativity and innovation
• Opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of local and national hospitality industry client partners
• Competitive compensation and benefits package (BCBS Health Insurance)
• Professional development opportunities and room for career growth