Public Relations Assistant

New York City, NY (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradFull time

Posted 6 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own media outreach and client support tasks across placements, research, and event logistics with a focus on consistent coverage, timely reporting, and proactive pitching.

  • Media Outreach and Placement: Secure 5–10 unique placements per month in Tier 3 outlets and above.
  • Research and Communications: Build media/influencer lists and draft client-ready emails and materials for launches and briefs.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Secures unique placements using media outreach (phone and email pitching) , to include 5-10 unique placements a month in Tier 3 or higher outlets
  • Provides social media/competitive intel report and contribut es to creative ideation / new pitch concepts that can be shared with clients
  • Monitors trend/industry news for client coverage for account team review ; may assist with compiling trend and industry research into client-facing email or agenda updates
  • Supports weekly coverage upload and reporting within agency’s dashboard
  • Researches and builds media and influencer lists
  • Assists account team with researching client speaking opportunities, industry awards, and competitor analysis
  • May sit in on conference calls (target 1 – 2 calls per month for each client)
  • Participates in brainstorms
  • Executes various client program components
  • Supports account team with client event logistics and daily tasks involved

Requirements

  • Education : Bachelor’s Degree (communications, liberal arts, business or marketing focus preferred) Skills & Abilities Required Strong writing (AP style), editing, listening and verbal communications skills. Resourceful and solutions focused. Capable of multitasking, prioritizing and organizing. Excellent attention to detail. Self-motivated and able to work well in a collaborative environment as well as individually. Effectively manages time, follows up, and is results driven. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and use|development of media databases.