About Rachel Harrison Communications

Rachel Harrison Communications (RHC) is a lifestyle-focused communications agency with a special focus on travel, hospitality, spirits, and F&B. We help our clients build their brands and drive revenue through media awareness, integrated digital marketing tactics, unique activations, and word of mouth. We’re small, nimble, and creative. Our founder is very hands-on and involved in the everyday account management, giving clients senior-level support every step of the way. Leveraging 20+ years in the industry, RHC utilizes stellar contacts, strategic thinking, and finger-on-the-pulse creativity to help clients grow their business. We dream up creative ideas to keep our clients top of mind – and we make sure those creative ideas are seen and heard.

Job Description

We are looking for a Junior Publicist to RHC to support the needs of our business, including: administrative duties, account support, building and managing media lists, and creative brainstorming to keep ahead of current trends and what’s happening in our clients’ worlds.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and collect press coverage for clients; create weekly reports for clients.
• Build, qualify, and manage a database of media, bloggers, and influencers.
• Prepare agendas and materials for all internal meetings (client and team). Take client-facing meeting notes to provide recaps and action items to follow up on all meetings.
• Draft press releases, Q&A documents, biographies, and other press materials, including editorial pieces and content.
• Conduct proactive and reactive media pitching; seek out creative ideas and opportunities; identify and cultivate story ideas for media pitching.
• Manage editorial calendars and find ways to get clients involved • Contribute to creative brainstorming sessions.
• Follow industry and client category trends; share insights and key findings as they relate to competitors.
• Compile news of the day that relates to current clients in major publications.
• Manage expenses for the team.

• Internship experience in communications or marketing.
• Strong Interest in public relations.
• Strong writing skills and an ability to think creatively.