CHICAGO | MID-LEVEL to SENIOR RANGE PUBLICIST
H2 Public Relations is opening applications for an Upper Mid-Level to Senior range Publicist in the Chicago office.
This is a full-time position with a hybrid structure (Mon/Th/Fri remote, Tues-wed in office) and will be instrumental in working on local and nationally focused PR & Marketing campaigns for several of the most respected hospitality and lifestyle clients in Chicago, including: Pendry Chicago, Daisies, avec, Big Star, Omakase Yume, Bonyeon, Venteux, The Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce, and more….
ABOUT H2 Public Relations: H2 Public Relations is a small and independent, woman-owned, and operated boutique firm established in San Diego in 2007 with a second office of H2PR launched in Chicago in 2011. Since opening doors 17 years ago, H2 remains a preferred public relations partner for an elite roster of hospitality veterans, chefs, restaurateurs, leading hoteliers, health and wellness innovators, real estate developers, and top travel destinations that span the country in markets such as Detroit, St. Louis, Park City, Salt Lake City, Austin, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco and more. In tandem with our existing roster of clients, who are at the forefront of the national dining and cocktail scene, H2 is proud to represent James Beard Foundation & Michelin star award recipients, Food & Wine Best New Chefs, Master Sommeliers, internationally renowned bartenders and spirits professionals. H2 has worked with a revered list of developers across the United States including Blue Star Properties, McMillin, Hines & McCaffery, Sunroad Enterprises, Lankford & Associates, Hensel Phelps, and Kilroy for many buzzed-about real estate projects. We’ve also been enlisted to represent entire neighborhoods and multi-use developments including the Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce (Chicago, IL) and in our California office with Liberty Station, The La Jolla Art & Design District and Makers Quarter; creative office spaces including Block D, Moniker Commons, and Underground Elephant; luxury residences such as The Orchard Private Residences (Lincoln Park), 1810 State Street, Broadstone Makers Quarter; hotels such as Marriot Autograph Collection’s Hotel Republic, and The Barracks Hotel.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Candidate should have 3-6 years of agency or in-house PR experience (preferably in hospitality, travel and lifestyle PR).
• Candidate should be a motivated, energetic and pro-active self-starter, who has mastered writing in the AP Style format, as well as pitching media and simultaneously managing several client accounts in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Candidate should have experience executing out-of-the-box client campaigns from conception to completion, which includes but is not limited to: traditional media relations, social media strategy, influencer marketing, brand ideation, strategic activations and partnerships, event planning, digital marketing and more.
• Applicant should also have experience managing a team of Jr publicists and interns by delegating assignments and deadlines, and fully managing daily tasks, projects and expectations to support a larger picture strategy
• Applicant can demonstrate prior experience managing the interaction and daily affairs of client communication and expectations to help guide the campaign through potential challenges and quick turnover deadlines, as well as determining high-level initiatives and priorities most beneficial for each respective client.
• Should be skilled at researching industry trends and identifying personalized story angles going past round-up style press for more thoughtful, in-depth story telling.
• Applicant will need to possess and present a proven portfolio of media contacts for local, regional and national media outlets as well as samples of press secured to demonstrate knowledge of the landscape.
• Candidate will be able to provide examples of secured media coverage in broadcast, print and online news outlets in the Chicago market, but we would also like to see examples of regional and national placements.
• Must possess the ability to juggle many tasks at once and change gears quickly.
• Must be extremely detail-oriented and be able to work in a flexible work environment (some evening events and social obligations are required).
• business development and pitching campaigns for potential new clients.
• Must be able to thrive in a boutique style environment.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS: Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance and Dental/Vision insurance policies available after 90-days, SEP-IRA retirement benefit, monthly phone stipend, monthly personal stipend, weekly Flex hours, WFH Mon/Fri, generous perks to Chicago’s top restaurants, bars and lifestyle experiences, paid sick days/holidays/PTO, paid volunteer hours for a cause you’re passionate about!
WHERE WE'RE LOCATED: Our Chicago office is in the vibrant Logan Square neighborhood and a 10-minute walk from the Chicago Logan Square Blue Line. Close to many of the city’s best bars & restaurants including: Estereo, Lula Café, The Whistler, Andros Taverna and more. There is also ample free parking around the office.
HOW TO APPLY: More details here: https://www.h2publicrelations.com/careers. Please send cover letter, resume, and writing samples to: jobs @ h2publicrelations . com. Candidate must be located in Chicago and available to start in Mid-August. NO CALLS PLEASE!
