National PR & Events Strategist

Solid State Marketing; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Solid State Marketing, a Southern California marketing agency specializing in hospitality, entertainment, events, and consumer brands, is seeking a National PR Specialist in San Diego. You will lead national media outreach and play an active role in events, launches, and brand activations for our growing client roster.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in PR/media relations, a proven track record securing national coverage, and hands-on event experience.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of PR/media relations experience
• Proven track record of securing national earned media
• Existing relationships with national media preferred
• Hands-on events and experiential marketing experience
• Experience with hospitality/food & beverage/consumer brands preferred
• Excellent writing, pitching, and communication skills
• Highly organized with multiple projects
• Agency experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute national PR strategies across multiple clients
• Secure earned media in major national outlets, digital media, podcasts
• Build and maintain relationships with national journalists and producers
• Develop creative, timely, and newsworthy story angles
• Write pitches, press releases, media alerts, talking points
• Coordinate interviews and press opportunities
• Identify opportunities for founder and executive thought leadership
• Identify trends and news cycles for client participation
• Manage PR calendars and multiple campaigns
• Track placements and campaign results
• Plan and execute events, brand launches, media events, influencer experiences

Job description

Solid State Marketing, a Southern California marketing agency specializing in hospitality, entertainment, events, and consumer brands, is seeking a National PR Specialist in San Diego. You will lead national media outreach and play an active role in events, launches, and brand activations for our growing client roster.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in PR/media relations, a proven track record securing national coverage, and hands-on event experience.