Responsibilities

• Assists the team with the management of client accounts and projects, helping to establish TEAM LEWIS as an invaluable long-term partner for marketing and communications services
• Coordinates communication (including meetings and reviews) with clients, adhering to deadlines and client service level agreements
• Supports the new business process by providing research and coordination
• Assists with the coordination of press tours, events and review programs
• Understands and avidly follows the news agenda, positioning clients and products within context
• Researches and identifies appropriate journalists, bloggers and analysts on an on-going basis
• Develops media and blogger relationships for self and on behalf of the team
• Monitors relevant news sources and alerts the team to relevant breaking news opportunities
• Develops an understanding of strong news angles and media opportunities, escalating these to more senior team members
• Organizes and coordinates media interviews and press briefings

Requirements

• Ideally, previous internship experience of working in a PR, marketing or digital communications environment
• Attention to detail
• Proven written ability in English and local languages
• Creative thinking
• Confident presentation skills
• Keen interest in the media: print and broadcast
• Calmness under pressure and ability to achieve tight deadlines
• Clear interest in current affairs and news agenda

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid work environment
• Generous PTO
• Paid parental leave
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits + life insurance (eligible day 1 of employment)
• 401k with employer match
• Travel Programs
• Up to $2k donation to a charity of your choice!