Wagstaff Media & Marketing is an integrated public relations and marketing agency devoted to the culinary, travel and wine and spirits industries. We offer a comprehensive suite of communications, digital marketing, and branding services for our restaurant, hotel/resort, travel destination, wine and spirits, and hospitality lifestyle clients. 

Wagstaff is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and welcoming team. We operate on the belief that we are stronger together. At Wagstaff, you will be a part of an intrepid, transparent, genuine, and sharing culture where we strive to make things better for our team members, clients, and communities.  

We are looking for a dynamic Associate to join our team of versatile storytellers and marketers who are professionally dedicated to their passions for food, wine, and travel and strive to make things better.     

RESPONSIBILITIES:   

• Offer client-facing and behind-the-scenes support    
• Execute strategy, with focus on specialized areas such as social media posting and community management, media pitching, copywriting, influencer marketing, etc.   
• Present during client meetings, as needed, and actively participate in drafting new business proposals 
• Conduct research, reporting, list building, content creation, and drafting presentations/decks 
• Copywriting such as press releases, fact sheets, briefs, recaps, event run-of-shows, and itineraries 
• Advocate for the client, and proactively pitch and secure A-list media coverage; share results with client in a timely manner; engage with influencers. Research and help develop strategic partnerships 
• As needed, assist in coordinating (and attending) events on behalf of clients. Provide general support to the overall client team on all initiatives in the marketing campaign

REQUIREMENTS:  

• 2-3 years working in a hospitality PR or communications setting
• Must be able to manage time and deadlines autonomously on a daily and weekly basis  
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a multi-functional team   
• Solid and professional communication skills  
• Adaptable, solution-oriented, and resourceful when tackling challenges and obstacles.   
• Self-starter who loves taking initiative and seeing things through to completion  
• Highly motivated to learn new things and improve your skills.   
• Driven and compassionate  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other platforms such as Adobe to be able to communicate, report results, create tools and templates for client work  
• Experience with creating, managing, and engaging Social Media platforms   
• An overall passion for the hospitality lifestyle industries - restaurants, travel/destinations/hotels, wine & spirits. Must be able to communicate in a clear and professional manner

Wagstaff offers a variety of benefits and perks including medical, dental, vision, flexible-spending and life insurance plans as well as, 401(k), ample PTO, hospitality allowance, remoting opportunities and more.