Leading hospitality communications agency in San Francisco, representing clients in the restaurant, hotel and beverage industry seeks a bright, organized, resourceful, dynamic Public Relations Account Manager to join our fast-paced agency and passionate team!

Requirements for Position:

Proven PR professional with solid public relations experience in the hospitality/restaurant industry – food, wine and hotel knowledge is required! We’re looking for someone with strong communication skills, industry experience, leadership abilities, and the ability to work independently as well as in a team. A background and passion for restaurants and the hospitality industry is a must. We are looking for someone who lives and breathes the business and is fully in tuned with the industry movements inside and out.

Responsibilities Include:

• Manage up to six accounts
• Work with Directors and Agency President in serving as point of contact for clients.
• Sundown rule – respond to all client communication by the end of the day – responsive and timely communication is a must
• Create and execute strategic plans and publicity campaigns
• Work with team members to manage timelines and action items
• Stay on top of top industry trends in the food and hospitality industry; present ideas to clients on an ongoing basis
• Draft press releases and media alerts
• Pitch media to secure coverage
• Develop and maintain press lists
• Assist with event planning and execution
• Host and entertain media
• Report on industry trends
• Assist with social media, e-newsletters and copy writing as needed
• Prepare regular status reports and report to agency president and supervisor
• Represent AF&Co. at notable industry events

Job Requirements

This is not an entry-level position. Applicants must possess media contacts in the hospitality industry and minimum three years of public relations experience.

• In-depth hotel/restaurant experience and a passion for the industry
• Strong grammar and writing skills and the ability to edit and proofread copy
• Proficient knowledge of Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Cision
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and priorities and operate with a sense of urgency while not losing site of details
• Strong communication skills/proactive and responsive with clients and team members
  Passion for the hospitality industry with restaurant/hotel experience a must
• Operate under strict deadlines and high levels of confidentiality
• Articulate with great presentation skills and phone manner
• Attendance at evening and weekend events as needed

Salary range will be based on experience, accomplishments and skill.  Compensation will include base salary and business development/performance bonuses. Full benefits package including medical, dental etc. plus 401 (k).  We would prefer a locally based candidate but will consider candidates nationally.  We have a limited relocation policy.

Let’s Give Them Something to Talk About!!!

Please contact info@afandco.com with resume, salary history/expectations and a cover letter telling us about:

• Your restaurant/hotel passion/expertise
• Your favorite SF restaurant
• Your favorite foodie blog/magazine to read and why?
• Who would you play in a movie and why?

Andrew Freeman & Co. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Leading hospitality communications agency in San Francisco, representing clients in the restaurant, hotel and beverage industry seeks a bright, organized, resourceful, dynamic Marketing Account Manager to join our fast-paced agency and passionate team!

Requirements for Position:

• Responsible for up to 5 – 7 client accounts including AF&Co at any given time.
• Accounts will include a combination of restaurants and hotels, plus possibly events
• Work with Directors and Agency President in serving as point of contact for clients.
• Sundown rule – respond to all client communication by the end of the day – responsive and timely communication is a must
• Manage and support the day to day account activities including but not limited to:
• Client relations – demonstrate sincere interest in the clients’ business (perform background and industry research)
• Active participation and contribution to the client’s revenue generation success – sales.
• promotions, menu development and releases and marketing initiatives
• Schedule, communicate, attend, participate/conduct client meetings
• Proactively manage project timelines and action steps to drive programs forward
• Establish and communicate project priorities to internal and client team members
• Prepare internal task lists, regular client status, action plans and monthly activity reports
• Oversee relationship and project management of vendors, graphic designers, photographers, copywriters, website designers and other strategic partners on behalf of client.
• Prepare event and creative briefs
• Manage and upkeep project budgets, client expenses and billings
• Develop systems/metrics to track and analysis marketing and public relations efforts
• Proactively seek out unique effective marketing partner opportunities and pitch them to clients
• Write copy for collateral, email marketing, invitations, etc.
• Print & production supervision

AF&Co. 

• Work with team on business development and promotion of Andrew Freeman & Co. (marketing and public relations campaigns, events, articles, speaking engagements, and other opportunities)
• Maintain mailing list and database for marketing and lead development for AF&Co.
• Develop new client leads (research new potential clients, pitch new business, write proposals and agreements)
• Pinch hit for Agency president and Account Directors and Supervisors  (as needed)
• Read industry local and national trade/consumer publications on a regular basis
• Manage intern assistance with projects
• Represent AFCO at community, civic and business/industry related functions and organizations
• Source and oversee the best freelance resources – writers/graphic designers/photographers

Desired Skills and Experience

Skills & Qualities include:

• 2 – 3 years of hospitality marketing experience required (2 – 3 years of hospitality public relations experience required for PR role)
• 1-2 years of agency experience preferred; other experience from in-house positions
• Represent the AFCO brand/image/capabilities
• Knowledgeable (industry go to person)
• Team player (puts others before themselves)
• Stylish and hip –  living the lifestyle
• Positive attitude, flexible and energy
• Confident and approachable
• Responsive and responsible – sundown rule
• Proactive and manages up
• Maintains calm under pressure (Grace Under Fire)
• Sense of humor
• Ability to prioritize and work in a deadline driven environment, and manage multiple projects
• Well versed in MS Office and Outlook for PC’s
• Must be conscious of the bottom line – we are a start up!
• Flexibility in schedule – weekend and evening work as needed (travel TBD)

Let’s Give Them Something to Talk About!!!

Please contact info@afandco.com with resume, salary history/expectations and a cover letter telling us about:

• Your restaurant/hotel passion/expertise
• Your favorite SF restaurant
• Your favorite foodie blog/magazine to read and why?
• Who would you play in a movie and why?

Andrew Freeman & Co. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Leading hospitality communications agency in San Francisco, representing clients in the restaurant, hotel and beverage industry seeks a bright, organized, resourceful, dynamic public relations supervisor to join our fast-paced agency and passionate team!

Job Requirements

 This is not an entry-level position. Applicants must possess media contacts in the hospitality industry and a minimum of six years of public relations experience.

• In-depth hotel/restaurant experience and a passion for the industry
• Strong grammar and writing skills and the ability to edit and proofread copy
• Proficient knowledge of Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Cision
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and priorities and operate with a sense of urgency while not losing site of details
• Strong communication skills/proactive and responsive with clients and team members
  Passion for the hospitality industry with restaurant/hotel experience a must
• Operate under strict deadlines and high levels of confidentiality
• Articulate with great presentation skills and phone manner
• Attendance at evening and weekend events as needed

Here’s the scoop:

• Account Management
  • Manage six – eight accounts; solely supervisor on three to four additional accounts; includes management and support of the day-to-day account activities;
  • Work with Vice President and Agency President in serving as a point of contact for clients
  • Prepare regular status reports and report to agency president
  • Work with team members to manage timelines and action items
  • Manage timely accounting needs – billing and expenses for clients and company
  • Attend most new business meetings with Agency President and Vice President
  • Assist with new business proposals and contracts

• Public Relations Management:
  • Create and execute strategic plans and publicity campaigns
  • Draft press releases and media alerts
  • Pitch media to secure coverage
  • Review press lists
  • Assist with event planning and execution
  • Host and entertain media
  • Assist with social media, e-newsletters and copy writing as needed; provide strategic ideas and direction as it relates to these things
  • Lead weekly internal PR department meetings
  • Troubleshoot and support publicists with pr strategy, coverage challenges and media invites

• Staff Management
  • Share recommendations for staffing when new business comes to the agency
  • Support the Internship Program
    • Supervise at a very high level their workload (other managers will work directly with them to assign projects, too)
    • Coach them and share best practices in PR and Marketing

• Other
  • Stay on top of top industry trends in the food and hospitality industry; present ideas to clients on an ongoing basis
  • Represent AF&Co. at notable industry events
  • Manage AF&Co.’s presence with the media including pitching Andrew for speaking engagements, coverage, and securing placements for trends

Let’s Give Them Something to Talk About!!!

Please contact info@afandco.com with resume, salary history/expectations and a cover letter telling us about:

• Your restaurant/hotel passion/expertise
• Your favorite SF restaurant
• Your favorite foodie blog/magazine to read and why?
• Who would you play in a movie and why?

Andrew Freeman & Co. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.