Public Relations Associate Specialist

Melville, NY (Hybrid)

$66K/yr – $74K/yrEntry LevelFull time

Posted 5 months ago

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Job Summary

Support Canon U.S.A.’s public relations program by drafting releases, managing media relations, and coordinating brand communications.

  • Draft press releases, media pitches, and other communications.
  • Must-have: Media relations and storytelling ability.
  • Standout: Hybrid in-office role in Melville, NY with a broad Canon benefits package.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Draft press releases, media pitches, and other communication materials
  • Support PR campaigns and brand awareness initiatives
  • Maintain relationships with journalists, media outlets, and influencers
  • Monitor media coverage and prepare reports on PR performance
  • Assist with corporate communications, social media messaging, and public announcements
  • Coordinate events such as press conferences, product launches, and media briefings
  • Support Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and community engagement initiatives
  • Track industry news and identify media opportunities

Requirements

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Media relations and storytelling ability
  • Social media and digital communication knowledge
  • Organizational and project management skills
  • Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
  • Basic knowledge of branding and corporate communications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, or Journalism
  • Internship or entry-level experience in PR, communications, or media relations

Benefits

  • Employee referral bonus
  • Employee discounts
  • “Dress for Your Day” attire program (casual is welcome, based on your job function)
  • Volunteer opportunities to give back to our local community
  • Swag! A Canon welcome kit and official merch you can’t get anywhere else
  • medical, dental, vision
  • 401(k) Savings Plan
  • discretionary profit sharing
  • discretionary success sharing
  • educational assistance
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Living and Working Together For The Common Good... - Kyosei Kyosei unites Canon and its employees in contributing to the prosperity of humanity and the protection of the world we share. As a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions, our determination to live and work together for the common good permeates everything we do, from research and development, to product manufacturing, marketing, sales and distribution.

Founded in 1955
Melville, New York, USA
10K employees (987 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
16.1K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
32.9%
Direct
41.7%
Referral
12.8%
Social
9.9%
Paid
1.6%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~10.1K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
369 (4% of company)
Median Career Experience
5 years

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