Hospitality PR & Partnerships Lead

Kinship; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Vision & Dental Coverage

Half‑Day Fridays

Generous Paid Time Off

Company‑Paid Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

Kinship is seeking a proactive Public Relations Specialist to drive hospitality partnerships and create compelling media narratives. You will develop PR strategies, manage partner accounts, and coordinate media opportunities across local, regional, and national outlets.

You will craft messaging, briefs, and pitches, while building strong media relationships and monitoring coverage. Remote role with travel up to 10%, Chicago preference, and a focus on storytelling that elevates partner brands.

Qualifications

• Experience building and managing PR campaigns for hospitality or lifestyle brands.
• Ability to draft messaging, talking points, and press materials.
• Experience with media outreach and journalist relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead a minimum of two partner accounts.
• Attend partner events and liaise with media.
• Create annual creative marketing plans for each partner.
• Develop and maintain press kits, media lists, and story ideas.
• Coordinate media shoots, segments, and briefings for partners.

Skills

Public relations

Media relations

Partnership management

Strategic planning

Storytelling

Job description

Kinship is seeking a proactive Public Relations Specialist to drive hospitality partnerships and create compelling media narratives. You will develop PR strategies, manage partner accounts, and coordinate media opportunities across local, regional, and national outlets.

You will craft messaging, briefs, and pitches, while building strong media relationships and monitoring coverage. Remote role with travel up to 10%, Chicago preference, and a focus on storytelling that elevates partner brands.