Bread & Butter PR is hiring : PR Account Executive (DFW) in Dallas

Who we are :

bread & Butter (https : / / www.wearebreadandbutter.com / ) is a full-service communications agency with a fondness for all things food, drink and travel. We are a collaborative group of dreamers and do-ers. We combine intimate local knowledge with an extensive national network to craft clever and multidisciplinary communications campaigns tailored to our clients’ needs. We only partner with inventive businesses that inspire us and continually challenge us to think big, but act small.

Why bread & Butter :

We are Southerners at heart, always saying, “Please” and “Thank You,” and hustlers by trade. We believe everyone deserves a seat at the table and practice what we preach to ensure the spirit of hospitality runs through everything we do. We're not a company that wastes time—not yours, not ours. We are not too busy to talk, come by or think of new ways to increase long-term brand awareness. For us, there is little difference between work and pleasure because our work is our pleasure.

We’re Looking at You!

An Account Executive with bread & Butter is a whiz kid, go getter, and many-hat wearer and you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and get to work.  You can’t get enough of being around restaurants, wine, food products, destinations or hotels and most likely have been a waiter, front desk clerk, line cook or oenophile in a past life. Your heart is in the travel life, and you stay on top of all the latest trends in travel and hospitality. You are the account dynamo, helping meet client goals by building media relationships, crafting strong pitches and consistently offering creative and on-point deliverables.  A proverbial eager beaver, you meet or beat deadlines, stay ahead of trends and always look for a new way to skin a cat.  You like to go big – because going home isn’t an option. You’re learning to be a problem solver and you value the relationships you’re building with media and industry friends. An AE for bread & Butter is thoughtful, creative, a strong writer, possess an almost obsessive attention to detail and is the first to get in the mix when helping means the chance to learn more.

Available Opportunity :

An Account Executive for bread & Butter is responsible for assisting with day-to-day duties and the responsibilities of assisting with a public relations campaign. Account Executives will work with Senior Account Executives in an administrative capacity and may be called upon to serve as representatives of the company and as liaisons between the company and the client. Account Executives report to the Senior Account Executive and / or Account Supervisor.

Here’s What We Need :

1-3 years of full-time, relevant experience

Bachelor’s degree and / or previous internship experience in food, beverage and / or hospitality PR, preferably with agency vs. in-house

Possesses and knows how to build strong relationships with high-level local, regional and national online, print and broadcast media contacts important to clients.

A desire to learn and help our teams grow. How can we be better?

Appreciates the art of dotting I’s and crossing T’s. The devil is in the details.

Media junkie - there’s no such thing as reading / watching too much. Bonus points for pop culture acumen.

Showcases professionalism, punctuality and problem solving while maintaining a sense of humor.

Has the desire to dig deep into client goals to help secure meaningful and impactful press placements that drive business and make b&B invaluable to our clients and to media.

Loves to write, crafting tailored, effective media plans and pitches that are creative, thoughtful and help move clients toward their goals.

Be a resource for clients, joining the team on calls, in meetings and learning how to listen to your gut to stay on track.

Love of a fast-paced environment and the satisfaction of a busy yet productive day.

Flexibility and a desire for endless possibilities. b&B is a dynamic, ever-evolving company that sees every color beyond black and white.

Passion for networking, relationship building, helping with new business pitches, proposals and a general desire to win!

Excitement for growth, new ideas, new ways of doing things and a place you’re excited to call home. Say yes!

Working Conditions :

On the whole, this is an office-based role. An Account Executive will spend time in meetings and briefings. Occasional travel might be required for client visits and planning. Although an executive’s commitment will tend to be standard office hours, deadlines or the demands of a client may see the executive working nights or weekends to ensure continued success.  Must be authorized to work in the US.

Having Our Cake & Eating it too :

Generous paid time off

Paid sick / personal time

Birthday off (because who wants to work on their special day!)

Endless summer Fridays (half-days year 'round baby)

Flexible, hybrid schedule

Work from any b&B office when you're in town

Medical and dental + dependents

Extended benefits (vision, life, disability, EAP)

Generous maternity and family planning leave

Holiday week in December

3% contribution to 401k regardless of participation

Cell phone reimbursement

New business bonuses

Employee referral bonus

Dogs welcome!

Weekly Wine Wednesdays (cheers with your local team!)

Robust training program

Mentorship program

Local love (yearly giveback initiative)

Compensation :

Compensation and exempt status for the role will be based on a number of factors, including prior work experience. The range will be $25 to $27 per hour for hourly employees (about 52-56k per year) and 57-65k for salaried employees.

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