WE’RE HIRING!

 SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

We are seeking a San Francisco Bay Area-based Account Director who will lead our restaurant publicity team. This person will also have the skills and flexibility to pitch in on other campaigns, allowing them to work across Postcard’s notable client portfolio and alongside awesome colleagues. They will have the opportunity to bring their unique vision, skill set, passions, and ideas to bear on their work and grow with our company.  

Our ideal candidate loves working with restaurants and their teams. They are proficient and enthusiastic about all aspects of media relations, with the ability to find, develop and tell a strong, engaging story. They will be a trusted leader within our team, advisor to our clients, and resource for journalists and influencers. They will be a strong writer and communicator, trend spotter, and creative brainstormer with an entrepreneurial spirit, who is also both independent and a team player. A sense of humor is a plus. 

ABOUT POSTCARD COMMUNICATIONS

We are a nationally recognized, women-owned, communications agency. Our clients range from rising stars to leaders in their fields. Our roster includes personalities, restaurants, cookbooks, CPGs, and culinary institutions. We are open-minded, creative, and service-driven, and have a friendly, collaborative work environment. We offer benefits, Summer Fridays, paid holidays, and flexible work hours/work locations (even pre-Covid) and are serious about a work-life balance. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Project management of communications campaigns, overseeing a small team

  • Serving as client point of contact, ensuring clear communication and reporting

  • Media outreach - pitching and networking

  • Spearheading campaign strategy

  • Brainstorming of ideas and approaches for robust, creative campaigns

  • Creating written materials

  • Leading client meetings

  • Activating client-related events (pending Covid safety)

  • Dining at clients’ restaurants to provide feedback and/or accompany press (pending Covid safety)

  • Attending industry events and conferences (pending Covid safety)

  • Asking senior management for assistance/support when needed

  • Participating in new business meetings and writing proposals

REQUIREMENTS

  • Minimum four years relevant experience

  • Bachelor's degree preferred

  • Service- and results-oriented mindset

  • Knowledge of and interest in best and emerging PR practices

  • Understanding and knowledge of relevant media outlets

  • Proven track record of media placements

  • Relationships with key national press

  • Ability to continually forge new press and industry relationships

  • Excellent communication skills - in writing, speaking, and presentations

  • Knowledge of restaurants and the hospitality industry

  • Availability and willingness to occasionally work on evenings and weekends

  • Ability to work with a remote team and clients across different time zones

  • Ability to travel occasionally for business (domestically and internationally)

EXPECTATIONS FOR EVERYONE AT POSTCARD COMMUNICATIONS

  • We are inclusive, respectful, and kind towards one another

  • We welcome creative contributions and input from everyone on the team

  • Our team is not competitive, rather we are supportive and helpful, working together to best serve our clients