We’re Vellabox - a rapidly growing subscription box start-up, based in San Diego. We deliver hand-poured, all-natural candles from the best candle artisans across the United States to monthly subscribers. We pride ourselves on sourcing quality small-batch candles from partners that exclusively use non-toxic, phthalate-free, and sustainably sourced ingredients.

The subscription box industry is booming and you’ll have the opportunity to grow and learn with our team throughout this phase of rapid growth! We’re growing like wildfire and, as such, there will be plenty of opportunity for career advancement with Vellabox.

Vellabox is looking for a bright Public Relations/Influencer Marketing Coordinator to join our fast growing team in our Market Street office here in San Diego. You will shape and execute top-level outreach strategy to drive brand exposure and growth of eCommerce subscription sales through maintaining influencer and press relations.

How You'll Make an Impact:

• Build and maintain positive and engaging relationships with media (print, broadcast, online, blogs, consumer, urban, social media influencers)
• Liaise with media outlets (both traditional and online) which may include providing support materials, fact-checking, scheduling meetings, and pitching new stories
• Work directly with the operations manager and founder
• Proactively assist in the business development process by researching, conducting initial outreach, and setting up introductory calls/meetings when necessary
• Develop and maintain organized database for both existing contacts and targeted new introductions
• Track defined outreach metrics on a regular basis
• Monitor for relevant brand coverage (online and print) on a daily basis and distribute findings in a systematic and organized fashion
• Communicate strategically and efficiently with media following best business practices and negotiate terms effectively when necessary
• Contribute written content to internal and external communications, including blogs, email templates, social media, print collateral, and media talking points
• Research and stay up to date on relevant media trends, opportunities, and editorial calendars
• Engage in brainstorm sessions and bring big marketing, publicity, and brand exposure ideas to the table
• Light administrative duties including scheduling, drafting correspondence, filing and organization, note taking at meetings, tracking and renewing subscriptions, responding to general inquiries, and other support as needed

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college/university
• At least one (1) year of relevant work experience
• Media savvy with an adept understanding of social media networks and technology
• Strong knowledge of various social media networks
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge and passion for current lifestyle and cultural trends that are relevant to today’s multi-cultural, urban, and mainstream millennial consumer and industry influencers and trendsetters
• Excellent proficiency with Google Docs, Gmail, MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Strong creative talent and problem-solving skills
• Must balance high-priority, long-term projects with short-term, immediate deadlines
• Ability to anticipate needs
• Ability to learn quickly and work independently and with a team in a fast paced, rapidly-changing entrepreneurial environment
• Attention to detail, ability to multi-task and prioritize, and strong organizational skills
• Knowledgeable about principles and practices of organization, planning, and records management
• Confidence and skill handling clients in person and on the phone
• Previous experience in the startup scene is a plus
• Agency PR and influencer marketing experience is a huge plus

We’re Vellabox - a rapidly growing subscription box start-up, based in San Diego. We deliver hand-poured, all-natural candles from the best candle artisans across the US to monthly subscribers.