The ideal candidate should be an enthusiastic PR professional with a proven track record of handling high-end culinary and lifestyle accounts, providing clients with top-tier media results locally, regionally and nationally.

Considered candidates must be extremely connected with culinary, consumer and lifestyle media, and be very savvy with digital and social media. Candidates must currently be living in or around Southern California.

Sophisticated, smart, connected and proven all define the award-winning J Public Relations brand, one of the top hospitality and luxury lifestyle public relations firms in the country. For more information please visit www.jpublicrelations.com.

IMPORTANT: Please send resume with cover letter and salary requirement to aogden@jpublicrelations.com. At this time, we are not seeking junior level publicists or consultants. Resumes will only be accepted via email.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Have a minimum of 5 years experience in the hospitality, culinary, travel, tourism, restaurant and consumer lifestyle arenas, either having worked in an agency or in-house position.

• Must have stellar restaurant, lifestyle and media references.

• Must have experience handling luxury accounts/brands.

• Must have strong relationships with local, regional and national media contacts, experience coordinating press visits and consider reading Food & Wine, Robb Report, Bon Appetit, etc. a favorite pastime.

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of the evolving social media landscape and its impact on PR in addition to familiarity working with online media outlets and blogs.

• Must have experience managing public relations campaigns, including working with teams including junior level team members.

• Excellent verbal and written skills a must, with a creative approach key.

• Possess a personal passion for a job well done.

• Believe that hard work will be rewarded and is looking for an agency that believes it too.

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Here are a few ways the JPR ladies will be channeling the glamorous 1920s and celebrating the release of the Jazz Age film.

This Eleni Rose hat, a 1920s-inspired classic straw cloche with a grosgrain band from Goorin Bros., is too cute! The hat shop located in downtown San Diego offers tons of styles to add a bit of glam and dapper to an everyday outfit or for someone in a Gatsby mood. –Suzanne

The other “Pink Palace” on the west coast is the iconic Beverly Hills Hotel. Like the novel The Great Gatsby, the history of The Beverly Hills Hotel is also a tale of glamour, legendary parties, wealth and romance. Even after an amazing, recent renovation, the hotel still exudes flair of star-studded heritage and has long been known as a secluded haven for the rich, famous and fabulous. –Ali

Reiss sometimes has quite a 20s vibe, I’ve bought a flapper dress from there in the past and Annabels in London, a private members club/bar is great place that’s been around forever to channel your inner Gatsby! –Emma

While I love all of the vintage style and design I’ve seen in women’s fashion inspired by The Great Gatsby, I am impressed by the Brooks Brothers’ Great Gatsby Collection for men. The dapper suits and accessories in bold colors are different than contemporary men’s suit fashions and are really fun. I’ve read that F. Scott Fitzgerald was a Brooks Brothers customer and I love how the style has come full circle in that way- such an authentic tie to the movie! –Tanya

Hotels across the US are celebrating the glamorous 1920s style, seduction and secrets of the fabulously wealthy with unique offerings inspired by The Great Gatsby. Take a look at our top picks:

The US GRANT Hotel – San Diego, CA

The 102-year-old US GRANT Hotel in San Diego survived the roaring Twenties and still exudes the luxury and flair of the era.  With a Grand Lobby adorned with sparkling crystal chandeliers, hand-loomed silk carpets, and artwork, and the Art Deco-style Grant Grill and Grant Grill Lounge, guests celebrate the excitement of the Great Gatsby at the iconic hotel with its Gatsby Nights package. The package includes one-night accommodations, a special Sidecar nightcap, paperback copy of The Great Gatsby and $50 gift card to Goorin Bros. Hats.

The Surrey – New York, NY

The anticipation surrounding the fashion in The Great Gatsby, envisioned by the film’s costume designer, Catherine Martin, will soon come to life. To celebrate the stylish essence of the film in a contemporary way, The Surrey hotel has partnered with ISAIA – a luxury-clothing brand that men with personality and taste gravitate towards. Guests staying in Suites at The Surrey, New York City’s only Relais & Chateaux hotel, will be able to channel The Great Gatsby’s 20th century fashion through ISAIA’s Made to Measure specialized service from May 10 to August 31. With an obsession for details, ISAIA’s pieces incorporate the essence of sartorial tradition re-interpreted in a contemporary way and offer the complete wardrobe for the modern gentleman.

Vanderbilt Grace – Newport, RI

While Baz Luhrmann’s adaptation of The Great Gatsby stars Leonardo DiCaprio in its illustrious cast, it was the 1974 adaptation of the novel that featured the grand Newport mansions that were once the playground for the rich and famous of the Gilded Age. As Gatsby fever starts taking hold, Vanderbilt Grace is offering guests a chance to explore this historic city with the Grace Gatsby package, featuring a Vintage Vanderbilt dinner that Chef Jonathan Cartwright modeled on a Vanderbilt family menu from 1912.

Think PINK!

Amy

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With my first Summer in NYC coming up I thought it imperative to gather the thoughts of the JPR girls in New York as to best places to see, eat, drink, visit, shop and sunbathe… the summer months are far too precious to be spent going to the wrong spots after all!

Having all been in the big apple for varying periods (for some of us it’s our first summer- whilst others are resident experts) our little black books are a mixture between those old timers in the know plus the newbies who have compiled advice from word on the street and industry experts in anticipation of what will no doubt be a fabulous summer….

Sarah’s Little Black Book:

• Your favorite bar or restaurant:  Babbo. Everyone should eat there at least once
• Your favorite pool in NY: Any pool in NYC is a hot commodity. Soho House is at the top of my list.
• Best rooftop:  Private Roof Garden at The Surrey hotel.
• Best swimwear /summer clothing shop: I’m a Bloomingdales Soho girl. It’s not overwhelming and they have a good selection
• Favorite sun bathing spot: The rooftop of my west village apartment building!
• Favorite park: Hudson River Park. I love spending the afternoon along the westside highway overlooking the river
• Best ‘escape the city’ weekend destination: Hamptons. I love it in the winter as much as I do in the summer

Emma’s Little Black Book:

• Your favorite bar or restaurant:  The bar on The Bowery Hotel rooftop in summer, for food Morandi in the West Village does a great Al Fresco brunch
• Your favorite pool in NY:  At The James hotel- the pool at Jimmy’s has skyline views to die for
• Best rooftop: The Jane Hotel rooftop
• Best swimwear /summer clothing shop: The panama hats sold at West Village store Goorin Bros on Bleecker street get you into full summer mode
• Favorite sun bathing spot: The gardens by Chelsea Piers, next to the water for essential summer breeze
• Favorite park: Hudson River Park
• Best ‘escape the city’ weekend destination: I am yet to properly do a weekend summer escape yet- but I’ve heard great things about Montauk!
• Favorite summer attraction in NY: Drinks on The Frying Pan in Chelsea

The Soho House pool

Kristin’s Little Black Book:

• Your favorite bar or restaurant: Pure Food & Wine (outdoor patio is amazing) or Shi (the outdoor patio garden in Long Island City, great views of skyline)
•  Your favorite pool in NY: not a pool person – beach all the way
• Best rooftop: Salon de Ning at the Peninsula Hotel
• Best swimwear /summer clothing shop: Calypso
• Favorite sun bathing spot: Rockaway Beach
• Favorite park: Highline
• Best ‘escape the city’ in summer weekend destination: Rockaway Beach, Long Beach
• Favorite summer attraction in NY: outdoor movies in DUMBO

Tanya’s Little Black Book:

• Your favorite bar or restaurant: Haru! I’ve spent many summer happy hours at this sushi spot near Union Square.
• Your favorite pool in NY: Gansevoort Park Avenue – it’s an indoor/outdoor rooftop pool with a cool pinup girl mosaic on the bottom! And from up there the Empire State Building looks close enough to touch.
• Favorite sun bathing spot:  My backyard!
• Favorite park: Madison Square Park- it’s low key but still has a great energy and activity happening all the time.
• Best ‘escape the city’ weekend destination: The Jersey Shore! I love Point Pleasant for the boardwalk, Long Beach Island for a relaxing getaway, and Atlantic City for the food and nightlife.

Jimmy’s at the James Hotel pool

Amy’s Little Black Book:

• Your favorite bar or restaurant: The Mulberry Project has a great outdoor patio area located in the back of the bar that serves food and you can sip the amazing cocktails.
• Best rooftop: The private Roof Garden at The Surrey offers perfect views of the city and is an oasis in the city.
• Favorite sun bathing spot:  I like to go to Central Park and lay out in the grass or my friend’s rooftop is a great spot to catch some rays in the city.
• Best ‘escape the city’ weekend destination: For a long weekend getaway, I love Nantucket!

The Surrey rooftop

Helen’s Little Black Book:

• Your favorite bar or restaurant: Pastis in Meatpacking
• Your favorite pool in NY: The hotel pool at Bar d’Eau at Trump SoHo
• Best rooftop: The Press Lounge
• Best swimwear /summer clothing shop: Victoria’s Secret? Hah, I am still learning the shops up here!
• Favorite sun bathing spot: My apartment building rooftop
• Favorite park: Central Park
• Best ‘escape the city’ weekend destination: Southampton
• Favorite summer attraction in NY:  The Highline

Greer’s Little Black Book:

• Your favorite bar or restaurant: Bar Pitti – always great celeb spotting and great food and wine
• Your favorite pool in NY: Soho House or Jimmy at The James
• Best rooftop:Le Bain at The Standard
• Best swimwear /summer clothing shop: VIX Swimwear
• Favorite sun bathing spot: My apartment rooftop
• Favorite park: Central Park
• Best ‘escape the city’ weekend destination: Fire Island
• Favorite summer attraction in NY: Smorgasburg, a great food festival in Williamsburg Brooklyn

Bar Pitti

Jessie’s Little Black Book:

• Your favorite bar or restaurant: Esperanto or Shake Shack Madison Square Park
• Best rooftop: Le Bain or Jimmy at The James
• Best swimwear /summer clothing shop: Hats from Theory!
• Favorite sun bathing spot: Greer’s apartment rooftop 
• Favorite park: 6BC
• Best ‘escape the city’ weekend destination: Montauk
• Favorite summer attraction in NY: Biking in central park 

Le Bain at The Standard

Nora’s Little Black Book:

• Favorite bar or restaurant: Serafina Meatpacking, it’s my go-to for a real Italian meal, GREAT tiramisu and focaccia with Nutella and strawberries!
• Best rooftop: Gansevoort Meatpacking or Le Bain – both have breathtaking views of the skyline!
• Favorite park: Washington Square Park
• Best ‘escape the city’ weekend destination: Southampton. My roommate has a gorgeous house there for the perfect getaway
• Favorite summer attraction in NY: Cruises up the Hudson

Gansevoort Hotel Meatpacking pool

Kaitlin’s Little Black Book:

• Favorite bar or restaurant: Bottino in Chelsea
• Best rooftop: Hudson Terrace
• Favorite park: Central Park South
• Best ‘escape the city’ weekend destination: Montauk Point, Long Island
• Favorite summer attraction in NY: Outdoor concerts

Kelsey’s Little Black Book:

• Your favorite bar or restaurant: Sotto 13 of course
• Best rooftop: 230 Fifth- has an amazing view of the Empire State Building and no reservations necessary so always a great last minute option! (this one I’ve been to in the winter, open all year round)
• Best ‘escape the city’ weekend destination: Long Island-the beaches are beautiful and not super costly

Sotto 13

 

Think Pink!

Emma

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While there are a variety of different juice companies out there , I chose SUJA because of the convenience (they deliver right to your door) and because the juices actually taste good.  I’m not a huge fan of green juices at all so when I say each juice was deliciously tasty and refreshing, trust me, I mean it.

Here’s what I learned:

1. DETOX BEFORE. About 3 days before your juice cleanse, I highly recommend starting the detox process earlier which means cutting all caffeine, alcohol, processed foods, excess salt, white flour, bread products and sweets.  Personally, the caffeine-withdrawal headaches I had were about enough to push me over the edge…luckily I got all of that out of my system before I started my cleanse. But if I hadn’t, there’s no way I would have been able to complete the cleanse.
2. EXERCISE LIGHTLY.  Around the end of Day 1, I felt the “detox symptoms” pretty bad yet somehow convinced myself to go on a light walk after work.  After about 30 minutes of walking, I felt completely better…and this remained true throughout the rest of the cleanse.  Every time I did some sort of light exercise, I always felt a lot better!
3. LEMON.  It is recommended you start your mornings off with lemon and hot water to speed up the detoxing process.  Let’s put it this way – it worked.
4. STOCK UP ON HERBAL TEA.  The body generates heat when it is digesting food so without it, it’s fairly common that you will be cold while cleansing.  Herbal tea with lemon was my go-to.
5. DRINK LOTS OF WATER. I drank about four Liters of water a day and because of it, I never felt hungry!
6. DON’T GORGE AFTER YOUR CLEANSE. I must admit, after five days of juicing, I was ready to eat solid food again. That being said, I made sure my first meal was light and fresh.  I had a juice in the morning followed by an apple and a salad.  That night however, I had a half of a pizza (that I didn’t even really want)…it didn’t end well and I learned my lesson.

While I didn’t really lose weight on the cleanse (that’s not the point people!), the after effects of the juice cleanse can’t be ignored.  I had this new-found energy and actually was looking forward to working out.  Also, its crazy how fast your taste buds reset.  After the five-days of juicing, it was amazing how acute my taste buds were to different tastes and textures – the regular amount of Frank’s Hot Sauce left my tongue on fire and a simple tomato has never tasted so flavorful! My body was completely reset and I no longer craved the sweets and “bad things” that I couldn’t keep my hands off of just days before…and I’m happy to report that this feeling has remained!  I definitely would recommend SUJA for anyone who is not a big “juicer” as the juices really do taste fantastic and let’s be honest, there’s nothing better than ending your day with “Vanilla Cloud.” Literally.

Think Pink!

Lauren

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In a nutshell, Cape Town was amazing and I highly recommend visiting.  Here are the top 5 things I didn’t know I would love about Cape Town:

1)   Baboons: Cape Town is filled with baboons that just sit along the sides of the streets.  Not in the city, more on the outskirts.  But still – pretty fun.  As much as I wanted to get out of the car and pet one, there are signs everywhere warning tourists of the dangers.  But we did come across a small group of them one day and got close enough to get some good pictures (baby baboons!).  That’s my kind of safari.

2)   Dolla, Dolla Bills: I had no idea how amazingly inexpensive Cape Town would be.  From the hotel rooms (we stayed in really nice places in good locations for about $110/night) to the food (a 5-course, 5-star meal for $40!) – it was all really fantastic. If you can find a deal on a flights, Cape Town is a bargain!

3)   Scenic Drives: I think when most people think of Africa, they think of never ending grass fields with roaming animals, but South Africa has some of the world’s most scenic drives with a series of gorgeous cliffs overlooking the ocean.  We rented a car (with GPS that only spoke in Portuguese!) and stopped every 10 minutes to take pictures and drink in the views.  Specifically, we drove along the Chapman’s Peak route and felt like we were in a car commercial.  Sweeping views, tight corners with no break between us and the ocean, high up on cliffs.  It was one of the coolest things I’ve ever done.

This is me, in a field with wild ostriches. Trying to look natural.

4)    Wine Country: Another thing I didn’t even know existed when I booked this trip was South Africa’s wine country.  We spent a couple of nights in the charming town of Stellenbosch and hired a driver to take us to various wineries.  We had the fortune of meeting the owner of Glenelly Winery, May de Lencquesaing.  May purchased the winery in 2003 at the age of 78.  We drank wine with May and talked with her for more than 20 minutes.  She’s nearing 90, but you would never know it!  She looked to be in her 60’s with the energy of a 40 year old.  Note to self: drink more wine…

May (pictured left) is the 88 year old owner of Glenelly Winery in Stellenbosch. She was an inspiration – we couldn’t believe how amazing and youthful she is!

5)   The People: It’s easy to feel like an imposter when you travel.  You don’t speak the language, you fumble with their currency, you ask way too many questions when ordering a dish.  But Cape Town was incredibly welcoming.  They love tourists and they treat guests with such appreciation and respect.  We never felt unwelcomed or taken advantage of – not in the slightest!  We were relaxed, welcomed and taken care of from start to finish.  They really “get” hospitality!

For these reasons, and many more, I hope you’ll consider South Africa when planning your next international trip!  Until then…Think Pink!

Amy

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Exploring Day One of Pebble Beach Food & Wine Festival.

Drank It: Wine! It wouldn’t be a Food & WINE Festival without wine. We live for an amazing food & wine pairing, so the attending the Food & Wine Magazine Best New Chefs Alumni Dinner and enjoying each dish paired with a wine poured by Gallo Signature Series, La Marca, Louis M. Martini and MacMurray Ranch was perfection.

Amy and Suzanne enjoying Day Two of Pebble Beach Food & Wine Festival.

Loved It: The beautiful coastal view and a sunset serenade from a Scottish bag piper at dusk at the Inn at Spanish Bay. Sitting around one of the four fire pits on the back terrace of this amazing property, sipping wine and listening to the signature sounds of the bagpiper was a memorable experience. Add in Chef Anne Burrell to our left snapping photos of the bagpiper and 94-year-old pioneering Mandarin chef Cecilia Chiang to our right laughing with fellow chef friends…epic.

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This past year has given me a lot of exciting news to share and I was recently reminded of this when faculty and fellow pirates of East Carolina University stopped in the JPR NYC office to say hello. Seeing my fellow pirates of course made me miss college a little, but also made me want to share a little timeline of my life since the glorious graduation day…almost a year ago.

May 4, 2012: Walked across the stage and entered the next chapter of my life, alumni!

May 12, 2012: Left to spend my summer in Italy, best decision of my life.  Favorite country so far! My time in Italy has definitely helped me in PR/travel world.

August 15, 2012: Moved to the BIG APPLE into my first apartment in the Lower East Side…smallest apartment EVER.

August 20, 2012: Started my internship in the Pink Penthouse

September 1, 2012: Moved into my next apartment in Astoria, Queens…much bigger apartment, a little sketchy, but great area!

January 1, 2013: Became a full time employee of Team Pink, loving every minute of it!

March 13, 2013: Attended my first ECU alumni event in the city, so strange to call myself alumni.

ECU visits the Pink Palace in NYC

Needless to say, I’ve had a wonderful, rewarding year and I couldn’t be happier to call myself a New Yorker and a Pink Lady!

Think PINK and GO PIRATES!

Kelsey

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When I first ventured south of the Mason-Dixon Line to East Carolina University, I introduced myself as a New Yorker. Automatically, my new friends pictured my life as a born-and-bred Gossip Girl socialite in a glamorous high-rise in Manhattan. When I continued to expand that I am technically a Long Islander, they immediately imagined the grandeur of The Great Gatsby or the celebrities that own estates and frequent notable Southampton hotspots.

Alas, here is my insider’s guide to the real, laid-back Long Island.

The North Fork: 

The Modern Snack Bar, once featured as a cameo on a Toyota commercial, is an All-American restaurant in Aquebogue that was opened in 1950. The seafood here is always fresh and the famous Lobster Salad is delish!

A hotspot for wine enthusiasts, Pindar Vineyards in Peconic offers live music every Saturday afternoon and periodical barrel tastings with Production Facility tours with Winemaker Edward Lovaas.

If you are a fan of homemade pies with the freshest, home grown ingredients, stop by Briermere Farms in Riverhead. My favorites are a total toss up between the Peach Cherry and Apple Crisp. Stop at Patty’s Berries and Bunches too to pick your own strawberries!

Greenport is one of my favorite places to visit out east. The Salamander General Store has the greatest fried chicken, perfect for a picnic at Mitchell Park where the Antique Carousel features vintage painted horses and free rides. For dinner, go to Claudio’s, a fabulous seafood restaurant circa 1870.

For a rugged, outdoorsy activity, canoe and kayak among breathtaking scenery at Orient Beach State Park.

The Chanler at Cliff Walk

Yearning to get out of New York for a while? Drive five miles and arrive at The Cross Sound Ferry, which is a drive-on ferry to Connecticut. When arriving in New London, it is only an hour drive to Vanderbilt Grace and The Chanler at Cliff  Walk, two hours to The Fairmont Copley Plaza, and three hours to Windham Hill Inn and White Barn Inn.

The South Fork:

As a golfer, playing while overlooking the Peconic River at Indian Island Golf Course makes for a beautiful 18-holes. It is right near Meschutt Beach in Hampton Bays, a small beach on Great Peconic Bay on the east side of the Shinnecock Canal… Definitely a great place to relax in the summer!

And if you’re already on the South Fork, you might as well see The Big Duck in Flanders, just to say you’ve been in a historical duck shaped building.

Last but not least, a historical landmark, Montauk Point Lighthouse. Built in 1796, Montauk Lighthouse is the oldest lighthouse in the state and still serves as an active aid to navigation. The site hosts weddings, special events, and even triathlons!

Ready to explore the forks? Enjoy your visit and remember… THINK PINK!

-Kate

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