Responsibilities

• Provide support to the public relations department across department client roster and run select clients
• Create, deliver, edit, and optimize PR materials – executive bios, corporate newsletter content, online/digital content, and press releases
• Conduct media outreach
• Research news coverage and industry trends in order to develop fresh story ideas
• Client service administration support – meeting agendas, recaps, client correspondence, monthly coverage reports, attending meetings, scheduling
• Maintain department media lists
• Provide research and editorial support
• Track press coverage and placements

Requirements

• 1-2 years of relevant experience in marketing, public relations and communications
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing/communications, journalism, or related area
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Organized, accurate and detail-oriented
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage own time
• Proficient in PowerPoint, MS Project, Excel and MS Office
• Operates with a high degree of independence, but knows when to rely on own judgment and when to seek advice of supervisor and other team members
• Demonstrates ability to work effectively with a wide range of people and roles

Nice To Have

• Self-directed, energetic and creative approach to public relations activities
• Proactive, scrappy attitude; asks questions, provides status updates, and focuses on delivering results
• Willingness to build skills and knowledge and increase value to the agency and clients

Benefits

• Medical, dental and visions plans for you and your family and financial protection
• 401(k) plan with 3% company matching program
• Generous paid time off – up to 4 weeks off each year plus 11 paid holidays and your birthday off!
• Paid maternity leave
• Annual team bonus incentives based on achieving individual and company goals
• Professional development, industry training opportunities, and career advancement from within
• Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel