Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with team members to develop and implement successful PR campaigns.
• Prioritize own work, meet deadlines, and actively communicate progress and deliverables.
• Create targeted media lists and demonstrate a network of media contacts.
• Draft pitches and conduct proactive outreach to media outlets.
• Draft press materials, ensuring quality and consistency such as press releases, media alerts, fact sheets, bios, and case studies.
• Daily client interaction to update on media monitoring, results, admin and more.
• Responsible for daily account management activities, such as agendas, recaps, activity reports, media monitoring and coordination of all necessary materials for client accounts.
• Attend and facilitate media interviews/editor desk side appointments; network with reporters and editors.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions to develop strategic and creative thinking for clients and new business opportunities.
• Serve as an active member of the team and demonstrate team-player attitude.

Requirements

• B.S/B.A in Public Relations or related field
• 2+ years of PR agency, in-house or media/editorial experience
• Ability to think critically and to provide strategic insight and analysis to solve problems
• Ability to multi-task and excel in a collaborative environment
• Experience and understanding of PR databases/tools – i.e. Cision, PR Newswire, etc.
• Flexible, driven, creative and passionate about the communications industry
• Superior written and verbal communication skills