Public Relations Assistant

San Diego, CA (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Support public relations work by securing placements, researching media and influencers, and coordinating client-facing materials for an entry-level role.

  • Secure 5–10 placements monthly in Tier 3+ outlets.
  • Strong writing/editing and MS Office proficiency are essential.
  • Experience using media databases and supporting client events or launches is advantageous.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Secures unique placements using media outreach (phone and email pitching) , to include 5-10 unique placements a month in Tier 3 or higher outlets
  • Provides social media/competitive intel report and contribut es to creative ideation / new pitch concepts that can be shared with clients   
  • Monitors trend/industry news for client coverage for account team review ; may assist with compiling trend and industry research into client-facing email or agenda updates  
  • Supports weekly coverage upload and reporting within agency’s dashboard
  • R esearches and builds media and influencer lists 
  • Assists account team with r esearch ing client speaking opportunities, industry awards, and competitor analysis
  • May sit in on conference calls (target 1 – 2 call s per month for each client)
  • Participates in brainstorms
  • Assists the team in tracking media hits , influencer engagement metrics, and updates  in monthly and quarterly activity reports 
  • Executes various client program components 
  • Supports account team with client event logistics and daily tasks involved
  • Assists with p ress kits and media mailers , sample requests, and inventory tracking
  • Provides research support for account team
  • Drafts client-ready emails for manager review, press material s , creative pitches, help s contribute to sections of event/launch strategy docs, and other client communications 
  • Participates in agency’s development programs
  • Contributes positively to the culture, atmosphere and values and exudes a positive outlook on his/her team
  • Establishes professional and respectful employee relationships within division and agency
  • Monitors and records time in agency’s system

Requirements

  • Education : Bachelor’s Degree (communications, liberal arts, business or marketing focus preferred)
  • Skills & Abilities Required Strong writing (AP style), editing, listening and verbal communications skills. Resourceful and solutions focused. Capable of multitasking, prioritizing and organizing. Excellent attention to detail. Self-motivated and able to work well in a collaborative environment as well as individually. Effectively manages time, follows up, and is results driven. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and use|development of media databases.

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