Responsibilities

• Placing stories through media pitching
• Management of day-to-day client relationships
• Daily monitoring of media and reporting
• Writing press releases, fact sheets, and creative pitches
• Management of editorial calendar and speaking opportunities
• Research, list building and assisting with program and presentation development for existing clients and new prospects
• Executing tactical elements of client programs from start to finish

Requirements

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in public relations at an agency or corporate/in house
• Minimum of Bachelors Degree or higher
• Direct experience managing complex databases including contact lists, media lists or editorial calendars
• Direct experience managing client engagements and overseeing account operations
• Experience in pitching (and a book of clips and placements) specific to Business, Marketing, Technology, Green, Health, and Finance media outlets
• Knowledge of – and direct contacts with – both traditional and online media contacts
• Superior written and verbal communication skills – we will expect to review writing samples including press releases, pitches, media alerts, byline articles and web copy
• Knowledge and insight into traditional and online media outlets, including experience in leveraging social media channels for news distribution
• Experience pitching global media, including online, traditional and broadcast
• Experience managing social media campaigns across Facebook, twitter, Google+, LinkedIn, YouTube, etc.
• A creative flare for story-telling (even with the most technical products) and a fearlessness in chasing the big cover story
• Proactive in following through with deadlines for media and clients
• Ability to prioritize, trouble shoot and problem solve
• Attention to detail
• Ability to handle multiple assignments/projects
• Self-starter who can work independently, with minimal hour-to-hour supervision
• Superior written and verbal communication skills

Preferred

• Multi-lingual or international business experience is a plus