Job Specifications
About Us:
Since JBC launched in January 2014, we've been hyper-focused on one thing, and one thing only: results. By crafting meaningful narratives and devising dynamic, results-driven strategies, we've developed an innovative roadmap to media relations that ultimately drives growth and scale for our partners. JBC is proud to represent today's most uniquely competitive brands that are upending the evolving consumer market. We build meaningful relationships with our partners on the pillars of transparency and empathy, and with our unique data-driven approach, our efforts speak to consumers, investors and the industry as a whole to secure market share and a defining foothold within our portfolio brands’ respective categories.
JBC is headquartered in both New York City and Los Angeles, but our reach is global. Our team is widely respected with a talent retention rate that is amongst the highest in the industry — reflected in our longstanding commitment to a forward-thinking workplace culture. We provide compassionate benefit packages, including comprehensive reproductive-care benefits, four-day summer workweeks, and agency-wide monthly mental health days. We view our work through the lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion — championing the next generation of entrepreneurs, no matter their identity or background.
Some of our competitive, human-first programming includes:
Split in-office x work-from-home schedule
Flexible PTO and four-day summer workweeks
Commitment to DEI via workshops, speaker sessions, and engagement opportunities
Ongoing philanthropic events, both in-person and virtual
About the Job:
PR Coordinator executes day-to-day public relations efforts as assigned by managers. This includes brainstorming creative pitch angles, pitching + securing product placements, building and maintaining media lists, and more.
Position Reports to: Vice President of Impact
Your Responsibilities:
Creating and maintaining comprehensive media lists
Brainstorming new, creative pitches and brand-building opportunities for clients
Pitching and securing product placements, feature stories, and brand stories on national and regional level across online, print, broadcast and podcast media
Drafting call/meeting agendas and sending action items following each call
Coordinate sample trafficking for all clients, including inbound sample requests, gifting and returns
Track media placements for all clients
Assist with administrative tasks, including calendar management, asset management, and product inventory
Spearhead monthly client reporting
Internship Program:
Work with the Office Manager and Senior team to determine intern needs and to-dos
About You:
Bachelor’s degree
Previous internship experience in PR and media relations
Naturally proactive, with outstanding attention to detail and meticulous organizational skills
A people person, skilled at building and nurturing relationships, with proven experience in supportive team management
Ability to both balance many priorities and act resourcefully, all while maintaining a positive attitude
Vaccination against COVID-19 is a requirement if hired. Candidates may request an accommodation due to disability, sincerely held religious belief or exception required under applicable law.
Benefits:
JBC is committed to the health, happiness, and well-being of each and every one of our employees, both professionally and personally. We strive to make our workplace one where team members are not only supported across their short- and long-term trajectory of career growth but are also fulfilled as people, in and out of the office.
Our benefits include, but are not limited to:
Flexible paid time off policy, including vacation + additional paid caregiver leave
4-day workweeks in the Summer and early closures on Fridays, Fall through Spring
12 weeks paid leave to bond with a newly born, adopted, or fostered child, with a 6-month waiting period for full-time employees
Inclusive holiday calendar and a paid break in December, running from Christmas Eve to New Year's Day
Comprehensive health insurance for all employees, and a 401k matching plan for you to invest in your future
In-house committees that plan monthly programming as it relates to internships, team-building, community service, employee recognition, and more
Monthly stipend toward cell phone
Flexible working schedules and a hybrid in-office schedule with Fridays always remote
No waiting period for paid sick leave
Generous bereavement leave policy, including pregnancy loss
Agency-wide Monthly Mental Health Days
Additional Mental Health paid time away for parents each week
Job Type:
Full-Time
Job Location:
Hybrid: 3 days remote + 2 days in-office in New York, NY
Contact: careers@jbc-pr.com
Pay is based on several factors, including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
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