Public Relations Manager

Who we are
At Voyage Foods, our mission is to make delicious, sustainable and accessible foods that are better for people and the planet. All of our products work together to support and sustain a food system designed for everyone, now and into the future. We're a team of food scientists, CPG experts, and professionals with a passion for making good food available for generations to come.
What do peanut butter, chocolate and coffee have in common? They're some of our favorite foods, but are inaccessible and unsustainable. That's why we created our Nut-Free Spreads, Cocoa-Free Chocolate and Bean-Free Coffee. From food allergies to climate change and unjust labor practices, the foods we love are in serious need of an upgrade. Our future-proofed foods are always top 9 allergen-free, vegan, gluten-free, non-GMO, affordable and most importantly, utterly delicious.
In 2022, Voyage Foods announced our $36 million Series A to enable the growth of our teams as well as support demand generated from our retail and B2B partnerships. Voyage Foods' Series A was led by UBS O-Connor and Level One Fund with participation from Horizons Ventures, SOSV's Indie Bio, and others. It's a great time to join our team!
How we work
We're a rapidly growing team of people who value diversity in all its forms. We love adding new perspectives and appreciate those who ask questions that help us challenge assumptions, explore new directions, and improve what we've already built. We are a group of like-minded difference makers. Curiosity drives our development. We have tenacity and a risk-taking mentality at every level of our organization to keep challenging normalcy. We believe it's our responsibility to create an environment in which every person can bring their full, authentic selves to work. We push each other to be our best and do our products proud. Read more about us by visiting our careers page!
About the role
At its core, the Marketing team is charged with generating brand awareness and supporting every aspect of our business with earned media –B2B, Food Service, and Retail. This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented passionate professional with incredible writing skills and speaking skills who can host media interviews and media friendlies in our office. You will be working closely with the Director of Marketing to build a sound strategy to generate buzz in print, radio, and TV, and then execute on the plan, sharing back insights and learnings. The role is ideal for someone who is gritty, a self-starter that’s looking to build their career, while helping level up the organization. There is room for rapid growth at Voyage.
This is an exempt, non-supervisory position based at our Oakland, CA HQ location and will report directly to the Director of Marketing.
What you’ll do
Develop and execute consumer and trade PR strategies across multiple verticals, with the majority of pitches focusing on product-related news, partner launches, thought leadership stories, sustainability and innovation initiatives, employer branding moments, and features on leadership
Create and maintain a consistent flow of engaging stories about Voyage’s portfolio of products and their impact.
Establish a deep understanding of Voyage to develop stories that translate to broad consumer audiences
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for product-related and cross-functional narratives
Support in developing communication plans for partner announcements, ensuring alignment with Voyage’s brand and values
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities to lead thought-leadership narratives and highlight leadership
What makes you a great candidate
3-4 years PR experience, preferably with a background in food and beverage
Understanding of short versus long leads, how to execute print, radio, and TV interviews
Extremely strong written and verbal communications skills
Ability to exercise judgment and maintain confidentiality
Exhibit strong process-oriented skills and passion for trying, learning, improving, and sharing best practices
Strong people skills for hosting media friendly events and in-person interviews
Demonstrate outstanding proactive and multi-tasking abilities
Proven track record of being reliable, prepared, responsive, eager to learn and encouraging
Acute attention to detail and follow through, and are very organized.
Physical Demands
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Compensation
United States-based roles only:
The Annual salary for this role is between $109,225 - $147,775 plus immediate participation in our benefits program (health, dental, 401k and many others), utilization of our generous paid time off and, where applicable, participation in our incentive programs. All employees are owners of Voyage Foods and receive an equity grant as part of their total package. At Voyage Foods, we approach each individual's compensation with a promise of fair market value and internal equity commensurate with experience and specific skill set.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
STD/LTD, Life and AD&
D policies
FSA, HRA, and Mental Health Program Benefits
401K Program
Commuter Benefits
20 Paid Days Off + 9 Company Holidays
Paid Family Leave Program
Ongoing Team Events, including Weekly Friday Lunches
Voyage Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Voyage Foods is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Alex Chancellor, SHRM-SCP at (url removed) or (phone number removed).
Voyage Foods will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check.