Position: Restaurant Public Relations Coordinator

Property: Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants

Location: US - DC - Washington

Position Summary:
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants seeks a regional public relations coordinator to support the PR initiatives of our Washington, DC/Northern Virginia-based restaurants and chefs. This is an entry-level position, and the candidate will support the day-to-day needs of the restaurants' PR initiatives, and will report to the regional public relations director. Kimpton is looking for a bright, creative, energetic and self-motivated professional.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
* Managing regional PR resources including photos, press clippings, and internal reports;
* Assisting with ad hoc PR projects, internal and external events, research, writing, award submissions, and distribution of press releases;
* Maintaining and developing planning calendar for media pitching and events;
* Supporting restaurant PR initiatives with media reservations, photo shoots, special events, and preparation for media interviews;
* Handling press kit updates for regional restaurants;
* Managing media database updates and distribution of press materials to media;
* Assisting restaurants with social media updates and plans

Required Skills & Experience:
Qualifications: skill and knowledge requirements:
* Bachelors degree in journalism, communications, marketing, business or a related field;
* Experience in the food and restaurant industry is desired but not required, however a keen interest in food is necessary;
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
* Excels in a fast-paced environment;
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the Internet;
* Ability to work as a team member;
* Ability to follow-through on completion of tasks and responsibilities with a high degree of control;
* Must be detail oriented with excellent organizational and prioritization skills
* Proactive and resourceful in solving problems;
* A results-oriented, self-motivated, creative individual with a high energy level.

Do applicants need to provide their own work permit? Yes

Bonus? No

Accommodation Provided? No

Position Categories: Sales & Marketing