Hybrid PR & Corporate Communications Specialist

Panda Restaurant Group Inc; Rosemead (CA); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work schedule

401K with company match

Yearly bonus opportunity

Full medical, dental, and vision

On-site fitness center, biometric care

Discounts at Panda restaurants

Paid time off starting 15 days + 7 hol

Education assistance and scholarships

Income protection including Disability

Bereavement leave

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. in Rosemead, CA, is seeking a PR & Corporate Communications Specialist to drive national public relations campaigns and corporate messaging for the brand.

You will partner with the Manager, PR & Communications, coordinate campaigns, support reporting, and liaise with cross-functional teams while providing administrative support to the PR & Communications team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing or Public/Government Relations.
• 3+ years of experience in communications, marketing, or public relations representing an organization in the community, preferably in a retail/hospitality environment.
• Valid Food Handler's Card within 30 days of employment.
• Complete annual store training if hired.

Responsibilities

• Campaign & Program Execution: Supports the implementation of programmatic campaigns (national/digital and earned-first) by managing deliverables, coordinating event and campaign logistics and collaborating with agency partners to ensure accurate information, assets, and brand guidance are shared.
• Communications & Reporting: Drafts and reviews press materials and other communications assets with attention to accuracy and brand consistency. Supports campaign reporting and ensures sufficient time for feedback and review before finalizing materials.
• Earned Brand and Influencer Partnerships: Assists in vetting earned brand and influencers and engaging in earned opportunities, coordinating gifting and tracking engagement. Ensures brand compliance and timely communication across partnerships.
• Cross-functional Liaison: Serves as a PR partner to internal teams, reviewing materials for brand consistency and supporting communications needs.
• Special Project Support: Provides PR & Comms leaders with support on other corporate communications initiatives and special projects, as requested.
• Administrative Support: Provides support to the PR & Communications team, including budget tracking, scheduling, meeting prep, and document management.

Skills

Communications experience

Public relations

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing or Public/Government Relations

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. in Rosemead, CA, is seeking a PR & Corporate Communications Specialist to drive national public relations campaigns and corporate messaging for the brand.

You will partner with the Manager, PR & Communications, coordinate campaigns, support reporting, and liaise with cross-functional teams while providing administrative support to the PR & Communications team.