Brand and PR Manager
Brand and PR Manager
Join the LevelUp Team and work alongside other talented, driven individuals to help build the next generation of mobile payments. LevelUp powers the mobile payment, ordering and loyalty apps for leading restaurant brands to help them engage their customers and drive sales.
LevelUp is used by more than 4MM customers paying at over 100,000 locations nationwide. Backed by Google Ventures, T-Ventures and Highland Capital, LevelUp powers the mobile experiences for top brands like JPMorgan Chase, Potbelly, Tropical Smoothie Cafe, Equinox, Steak ‘N Shake, Dunn Bros Coffee, Argo Tea & sweetgreen.
Summary
The Brand and PR Manager is responsible for establishing a sustainable, strategic approach to PR that influences restaurant industry opinion of the LevelUp brand. You will play an integral role in brand positioning and messaging, public relations, corporate communications, and copywriting for the LevelUp Agency team, which works with the leading restaurant brands to build their experiences on the LevelUp platform.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic guidance on identifying and engaging with media, analysts, and influencers
- Collaborate with executives to craft and pitch press releases and thought leadership columns
- Write copy for website, blog, email marketing, brochures, ads, and other means of communication
- Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and client challenges in order to generate effective communications
- Connect with influential media outlets and journalists to place stories about company news and other initiatives
- Revise, edit, and proofread content as needed, and serve as an exemplary writer, consistent with LevelUp’s tone and mission
Qualifications
- 3+ years of relevant experience in a B2B PR role
- Impeccable written and verbal skills
- Demonstrated track record of producing effective communication materials, including press releases, editorial columns, and blog posts
- Ability to take strategic plans and translate into actionable, tactical PR programs
- Self-starter with the ability to multi-task, prioritize needs, and manage their own schedule based on deliverables and expectations
- Proficiency managing simultaneous projects and maintaining up-to-date timelines
- Excellent presentation, communication, collaboration, and problem solving skills
Benefits & Perks
- Free lunches from the businesses on LevelUp
- A never ending amount of coffee beans to make whatever satiates your pallet (Americano, Latte, Espresso, Regular Cup o' Joe)
- Strong benefits package including fully covered Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance and 401(k) with company match
- Convenient access to the MBTA via red, green & orange line (Downtown Crossing, Park Street, and South Station are only a few blocks away)
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you’re interested in joining our best-in-class team, send your resume and a cover letter telling us why you should be our newest hire.