Senior Public Relations Specialist

Secaucus, NJ (On-site)

$60K/yr – $80K/yrSenior LevelFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive external relations for COSCO SHIPPING North America as a Public Relations Specialist, shaping brand presence and stakeholder communications.

  • Own media relations and press materials.
  • Must-have: Proven experience in media relations, advertising, and event planning.
  • Standout: PR agency or global corporation experience.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain positive relationships with external stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and representation.
  • Support trade shows, conferences, and community events to enhance brand visibility and engagement.
  • Coordinate media buying strategies and advertising campaigns to maximize reach and impact.
  • Develop and implement social media strategies, manage content creation, and engage with online communities to build brand presence.
  • Craft compelling press releases, speeches, and internal communications that align with company objectives and messaging.
  • Liaise with vendors to ensure the successful execution of projects, manage billing processes, and maintain quality control standards.
  • Manage incoming media inquiries, providing timely and accurate responses that reflect the company’s values and objectives.

Requirements

  • Experience: Proven experience in media relations, advertising, and event planning.
  • Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft clear and persuasive messaging.
  • Multitasking Ability: Strong organizational skills with the capacity to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
  • Content Creation and Graphic Design: Proficiency in content creation and graphic design is preferred, with a strong eye for detail and creativity
  • PR Agency experience preferred
  • Global corporation experience preferred
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
  • Proficiency in content creation and graphic design preferred
  • Must be authorized to legally work for any company in the US

Preferred

  • PR Agency experience preferred
  • Global corporation experience preferred

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage – including medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) – for health care and dependent care expenses
  • Commuter benefits – to help cover mass transit and parking expenses
  • 401(k) retirement plan – with a 100% company match up to 6%
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Annual Discretionary Bonus - based on individual and company performance
  • Company-paid life insurance – with the option to purchase additional coverage
  • Fully covered short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free, confidential support for personal and work-related challenges
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COSCO SHIPPING (North America) Inc.

Headquartered in Secaucus, New Jersey, COSCO SHIPPING (North America) Inc. is a leading end-to-end supply chain service provider across North and Central America.With operations spanning the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Panama, we manage over 30 subsidiaries and joint ventures throughout the region. Our diversified services include container, bulk, and tanker shipping; integrated logistics solutions; shipping and cargo agency services; bunker and vessel supply; technical support; and equipment leasing.As part of the global COSCO SHIPPING network, we are committed to delivering reliable, efficient, and innovative solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers across industries.

Founded in 1982
Secaucus, New Jersey, USA
126 employees (8 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
1.8M
Traffic Source Mix
Search
35.6%
Direct
54.5%
Referral
8.9%
Social
0.2%
Paid
0.8%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~126

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
8 (6% of company)

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