Public Relations Post Graduate Program

Who are we?

J/PR is a global communications firm specializing in public relations, content creation, and social media. We work with some of the best hotels, resorts and lifestyle brands in the world, including Relais & Chateaux, Vail Resorts Hospitality and Hilton Luxury Brands to name a few. You can see our current client list here. Being a part of this international powerhouse agency will connect you to a roster of distinguished hotels, resorts, restaurants, real estate projects, and destinations across the globe, elevating your career (and your frequent flier status). We tell compelling original stories to connect brands to their target audiences. We’re passionate, professional, and purpose-driven. We're dedicated to our work, the agency, our clients, and each other.

Forbes said “These are the Women Dictating Where You’re Traveling,” and Inc. Magazine featured J/PR in an article titled, “How Two Millennial-ish Women Built a PR Powerhouse.” This is in addition to numerous awards like PR News Best Places to Work, New York Observer PR Power 5 for five years in a row, The PR Net 100, Forbes Five Star Agency, PR Couture Spotlight Agency of the Year, and Crain’s Best Places to Work (to name a few). 

At J/PR, we’re incredibly intentional about our company culture, and we wholeheartedly believe in a work-life blend, where you'll be empowered to continue learning and growing through travel, mentorship, training, and retreats, along with connected company culture.

The Role

The Post Graduate Program is an entry-level position that will allow knowledge learned in school to expand and translate into the workforce. The PR Post Graduate Program supports the administrative duties of the Publicity Assistant, teams, clients, and accounts. Being new to the industry with prior internship experience, you’re prepared to meet expectations in a fast-paced environment. A PR Post Graduate is exposed to all facets of the agency from the administrative level and assists in monitoring, updating, researching, and reporting on client services, teams, and tasks. This position requires reliability and a passion for devouring every publication as a resource in the hospitality/travel PR industry.
This is a full-time, hybrid role based in our San Diego or Los Angeles office. We anticipate a March/April 2025 start date.

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Assist with reporting & gathering information to develop efficient round-up pitches
• Create & write press materials: fact sheets, media lists, press releases, newsletters, bios/backgrounders
• Clip, draft placement spotlights, pitches, press releases for clients
• Hone writing skills, blurb writing, and elevate press releases 
• Monitor and update all administrative tasks & duties/platforms
• Assist in brainstorming & planning sessions/story angles & partnerships
• Assist with data input for weekly reporting/client updates
• Navigate Muck Rack, updating quality media lists
• Research publications, editorial calendars & maintain targeted media lists
• Assist with drafting of weekly updates, working with Publicity Assistant
• Responsible for media tracking & client reporting (media clips, placement spotlights, digital alerts & calculating PR values)
• Establish & maintain effective, respectful & professional relationships with employees and clients
• Ability to perform other tasks or projects assigned by account leads or executive members
• Assist in research on upcoming trends, articles & social media relating to the PR industry & clients specific to travel, luxury hospitality & culinary

Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or comparable experience in public relations, communication, journalism, marketing and/or business
• Previous experience with traditional PR platforms is preferred (Muck Rack, Cision, HAROs, etc.)
• Previous internship experience (PR/Social industry is preferred)

Requirements:

• Computer skills, including proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) in a Mac OS environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Must be able to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
• Foundational knowledge of media and news cycles
• Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment
• A foundational understanding of Influencer engagement
• Must be able to commit to a weekly schedule

Benefits

J/PR offers a competitive benefits package, including:

• Competitive hourly pay: $18 - 18.50 per hour, based on location
• On-the-job training in a high-volume agency setting
• Consideration for hire into a permanent position at the end of the program
• Hybrid office schedule (2-3 days in office)
• Paid sick time
• Monthly cell phone stipend