Public Relations Specialist

At SAGE Dining Services, we create exceptional dining experiences centered on partnership, culinary excellence, and community well being. We proudly serve private schools and independent colleges across 37 states and 2 Canadian provinces, feeding over 200,000 students each day.

We're looking for a dynamic, strategic, and creative Public Relations Specialist to help amplify SAGE's story, strengthen media relationships, and elevate our brand presence. With a strong reputation and steady growth, we're ready to share more of the stories that make SAGE special.

This on-site role is based in our beautiful Home Office in Lutherville, Maryland—just outside Baltimore—where we value collaboration and the creativity that comes from working together in person.

To apply, please include a cover letter telling us why you're the perfect fit for this role, and upload in the cover letter box.

Final candidates will be asked to complete a short writing exercise in person during their interview as well as submit writing samples.

Pay Type:

Time Commitment:
Full Time

What you'll get:

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Collaborative environment.
• Mission-based company with values you trust.
• Beautiful offices with free parking.
• Company has brand equity and fabulous reputation in the market.

What you'll do:

• Lead media relations for SAGE by developing and pitching story ideas to national, regional, and local media outlets; build and maintain media lists; monitor coverage and mentions; and respond to inbound media inquiries.
• Plan and manage the media pitch calendar, curating timely, relevant story ideas and content that align with SAGE's brand, seasonal themes, and industry trends.
• Collaborate with industry associations and education partners to develop and provide communications content for newsletters, conferences, and publications.
• Support the organization's incident response communications, ensuring timely, accurate, and brand-aligned messaging.
• Identify and curate industry recognition award opportunities to highlight SAGE's excellence and innovation; manage submissions and follow-ups.
• Identify and secure speaking opportunities for SAGE leadership and sales team members at relevant conferences and industry events.

What you'll need:

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in public relations.
• Excellent business writing skills, editing and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to pitch and secure media coverage.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with calmness and ease.
• Ability to handle multiple work-streams at one time, in an organized fashion.
• Bonus points if you love hospitality & food services - that's our business
• Willingness to jump in as needed with marketing department needs, occasionally after normal business hours. This is rare, but the nature of our business does require flexibility to be available when the need arises. Advance notice is typically given.

About SAGE

Working for SAGE means joining a community of dedicated professionals. Our Home Office teams — including Accounting, Administration, Food and Nutrition, Human Resources, Legal, Marketing, Purchasing, Sales, Strategy, and Technology — work together to support our operations with excellent service for both guests and clients. You'll collaborate with creative, enthusiastic Team Members who share your passion for your field and help our Operations Team make a difference in academic communities, bringing excitement to dining halls with made-from-scratch, chef-inspired recipes that delight students, faculty, staff, and parents.

At SAGE, we value the uniqueness of everyone in our family: Team Members, suppliers, guests, and client communities. Our diversity fuels our innovation, which drives our growth.

Management Team Members enjoy comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple plan options; company-paid short-term disability; company-paid life insurance;

supplemental life insurance; long-term disability; a 401(k) with company match; a discount buying program; an employee assistance program; paid holidays and personal days; and benefits through the SAGE Foundation, including access to apply for academic scholarships for dependents and disaster assistance. Home office Management employees have a PTO policy.

For over 35 years, SAGE has enjoyed steady, organic growth and now serves independent schools and private colleges across North America. We continue to grow and raise the bar in food service for the educational market, creating exceptional dining experiences that delight the senses, inspire minds, and foster community.

This job advertisement should not be misconstrued as an offer of employment or a comprehensive listing of position responsibilities/expectations.

Equal opportunity employer.

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