The Wonderful Company
Associate Manager, Consumer PR, Wines Job at The Wonderful Company in Los Angele
The Wonderful Company, Los Angeles, CA, United States, 90079
Company Description
You may know us as FIJI Water, POM Wonderful, Wonderful Pistachios, and Wonderful Halos, but we also have a strong wine portfolio with JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery (Paso Robles), Lewis Cellars (Napa Valley), and Landmark Vineyards (Sonoma). We are currently seeking an Associate Manager, Consumer Public Relations, Wines who will bring these brands to life telling the unique stories and award-winning notes of some of the nation's top luxury wines spanning California's growing regions. Each of these wineries are distinctly different but are all Wonderful.
The Associate Manager, Consumer Public Relations, Wines is a day-to-day strategic partner for internal marketing teams and will work closely with other cross-functional departments, leading intentional external communications efforts on behalf of our entire wine portfolio. This position will manage and oversee multiple brands to maximize media visibility, provide program vision, cultivate and develop creative ideas, and ensure flawless execution.
This role will be based out of our West LA offices on a hybrid basis - Monday through Wednesday are in-office with the option to work remotely Thursdays and Fridays.
Job Description
Additional Information
Wonderful Agency is the full-service in-house advertising and marketing agency at The Wonderful Company. Dedicated to creative excellence across all media (television, web, print, outdoor, POS, mobile and social media), Wonderful Agency builds consumer awareness and relevance across The Wonderful Company's brands. This is accomplished by creating effective and innovative campaigns that match the quality of the highest echelon of global firms, while offering an environment that is far more entrepreneurial and fast-paced than a traditional agency. Wonderful Agency is highly integrated in direct brand and product development decisions with company owners, business unit leadership, legal, strategy and other key stakeholders.
The Wonderful Company, a successful, fast-growing privately held $6 billion company with 10,000 employees worldwide. The Wonderful Company's connection to consumers has health at its heart and giving back in its DNA. The company has a long-standing commitment to corporate social responsibility, including more than $1 billion invested in environmental sustainability; $65 million in charitable giving, education initiatives, and innovative health and wellness programs each year; and $143 million toward the construction of two charter school campuses in California's Central Valley. To view the current Corporate Social Responsibility report, visit www.wonderful.com/csr.
To learn more about The Wonderful Company, its products, and its core values, please visit wonderful.com, or follow The Wonderful Company on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. To learn more about The Wonderful Company's corporate social responsibility impact, visit csr.wonderful.com.
The Wonderful Company is an Equality Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.
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You may know us as FIJI Water, POM Wonderful, Wonderful Pistachios, and Wonderful Halos, but we also have a strong wine portfolio with JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery (Paso Robles), Lewis Cellars (Napa Valley), and Landmark Vineyards (Sonoma). We are currently seeking an Associate Manager, Consumer Public Relations, Wines who will bring these brands to life telling the unique stories and award-winning notes of some of the nation's top luxury wines spanning California's growing regions. Each of these wineries are distinctly different but are all Wonderful.
The Associate Manager, Consumer Public Relations, Wines is a day-to-day strategic partner for internal marketing teams and will work closely with other cross-functional departments, leading intentional external communications efforts on behalf of our entire wine portfolio. This position will manage and oversee multiple brands to maximize media visibility, provide program vision, cultivate and develop creative ideas, and ensure flawless execution.
This role will be based out of our West LA offices on a hybrid basis - Monday through Wednesday are in-office with the option to work remotely Thursdays and Fridays.
Job Description
- Develop and execute the overall public relations plans for the Wonderful Company's portfolio of wine brands
- Manage and attend branded special events, food and wine festivals, national and regional trade shows, media tours and integrations, red carpet events and sampling programs, serving as a brand spokesperson and representative
- Oversee trade and consumer media relations efforts, influencer programs and outreach including media list development, tracking and monitoring, and packaging coverage and clips
- Prepare and present seasonal and quarterly reports, and establish ongoing media monitoring
- Manage third party event vendors and PR agencies as needed
- Build and nurture proactive and reactive media relationships with key media contacts, developing proactive pitching calendars and finding new and relevant ways to keep our brands top of mind
- Define the brand voice through press releases and pitches, and message development
- Lead the development of message guides, event briefings and itineraries, case studies, award entries and other correspondence, as appropriate
- Identify and implement out-of-the-box third-party projects such as VIP collaborations, integration opportunities, and brand partnerships
- Collaborate with senior management and brand teams, and work cross-functionally with our marketing, advertising, research, and legal teams
- Work closely with the winery hospitality and tasting room teams to coordinate media and influencer trips
- Build lasting and credible relationships with celebrity, cultural and influential tastemakers
- Evaluate media inquiries and interview opportunities and craft briefing documents and talking points for executives
- Manage the day-to-day organic social strategy for the wines portfolio to help showcase the lifestyle, people and properties behind each of the brands, this includes identifying UGC or owned images to share and drafting monthly social media editorial calendars
- Create and manage client budgets and allocations
- At least 3 - 5 years of communications experience including wine, hospitality, spirits or luxury brand PR experience within an agency or corporate environment
- Experience in developing and executing consumer-facing public relations campaigns
- Strong knowledge of media relations, press release writing and brand messaging
- Possess confidence and proven ability to operate and staff events autonomously
- Excellent project management skills with demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize
- Accurate and consistent, and is well-tuned into attention to detail
- Strong writing, research, and presentation skills
- Self-motivated team player that rises to the occasion and takes ownership of projects; acts as a solution provider
- Knowledge of standard PR tools: MuckRack, PR Newswire/Businesswire, media monitoring services, Microsoft Office, etc.
- Ability to adapt to change, open to new ideas, and thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Willingness to work non-traditional hours as many events occur in the evening and/or on weekends with up to 25% travel to lead events
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, English, Marketing, Events or Hospitality
- WSET 1 or higher training preferred
Additional Information
- Thriving Wellness Community: Access to top-notch medical coverage comprehensive vision and dental plans, and a 401k with match eligibility to secure your financial future and including:
- 24/7 online physician consultations
- virtual mental health resources
- life coaching
- engaging employee community groups
- cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements
- library of on-demand fitness videos
- Career Advancement Opportunities: Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units.
- Focused Learning and Development: Grow as a leader with our dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department, offering extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses.
- Empowering Mentorship Program: Connect with colleagues through our company-wide mentorship program to share goals, overcome challenges, and drive your career forward.
- Continuous Improvement Training: Participate in training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive significant, positive change in the workplace.
- Building a Healthy Society: We focus on improving the social determinants of a healthy society-quality education and medical care, economic mobility, and a healthy environment-to help build thriving communities. Wonderful CSR
- Giving Back to the Community: Make a difference with Wonderful Giving, allowing you to allocate company-provided funds to up to three charities of your choice, and join Wonderful Neighbor to contribute to group service projects within our local communities.
Wonderful Agency is the full-service in-house advertising and marketing agency at The Wonderful Company. Dedicated to creative excellence across all media (television, web, print, outdoor, POS, mobile and social media), Wonderful Agency builds consumer awareness and relevance across The Wonderful Company's brands. This is accomplished by creating effective and innovative campaigns that match the quality of the highest echelon of global firms, while offering an environment that is far more entrepreneurial and fast-paced than a traditional agency. Wonderful Agency is highly integrated in direct brand and product development decisions with company owners, business unit leadership, legal, strategy and other key stakeholders.
The Wonderful Company, a successful, fast-growing privately held $6 billion company with 10,000 employees worldwide. The Wonderful Company's connection to consumers has health at its heart and giving back in its DNA. The company has a long-standing commitment to corporate social responsibility, including more than $1 billion invested in environmental sustainability; $65 million in charitable giving, education initiatives, and innovative health and wellness programs each year; and $143 million toward the construction of two charter school campuses in California's Central Valley. To view the current Corporate Social Responsibility report, visit www.wonderful.com/csr.
To learn more about The Wonderful Company, its products, and its core values, please visit wonderful.com, or follow The Wonderful Company on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. To learn more about The Wonderful Company's corporate social responsibility impact, visit csr.wonderful.com.
The Wonderful Company is an Equality Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.
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