Drive and coordinate client PR/social programs and agency projects with hands-on media relations and event support.

• Own day-to-day project execution and media outreach for client programs.
• Must-have: Up to one year in PR or digital agency; proficiency in MS Office.
• Standout: Experience coordinating events, media lists, and client collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Work with team members to implement client PR/social projects
• Develop timelines and manage deadlines
• Advise team members on developments; proactively update the team on status
• Determine the need for support staff assistance for projects/program elements and manage support staff during execution
• Assist with execution of client press events and serve as a representative of the client and agency on-site
• Coordinate and set-up meetings, product shipments, product inventory, team/client files, etc.
• Attend client calls and meetings, as determined by a supervisor
• Conduct traditional and social media relations outreach
• Demonstrate an understanding of the media landscape, including social media, and how to use these to drive brand awareness and engagement for clients
• Create media lists, develop editorial calendars, engage with reporters and bloggers, secure media placements
• Build relationships with traditional and social media contacts on behalf of the agency and clients
• Monitor program results and compile media coverage reports
• Research ideas for client programs to determine feasibility
• Participate in agency brainstorm sessions for client programs
• Begin to develop strategic/creative thinking skills
• Actively participate in agency committees or departments as designated/asked
• Participate in agency projects and events
• Assist in compilation of awards presentations
• Assist with research for new business and business renewal opportunities, as directed by a supervisor
• Develop and foster relationships with suppliers

Requirements

• B.A. in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications or the like
• Up to one (1) year of experience in a public relations agency/digital agency or similar position
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Benefits

• hybrid work model;
• a “work from anywhere in the US” policy (up to four weeks a year);
• a year-round staff training and development curriculum;
• a staff-led Action Group dedicated to DEI excellence in the agency and industry (DEI statement)
• Bring Your Parents (And Kids) to Work Days, regular volunteer Days of Service, mid-day Cupcakes and Cocktails mixers and epic Halloween and holiday parties.