PR Associate

Our agency is searching for an experienced PR Associate who desires rewarding work and would enjoy working in an energetic, fast-paced environment. The ideal person will be passionate, self-driven and articulate, and must understand the importance of consistently meeting all client needs.

Responsibilities:

• Meet all deadlines without exception
• Research, as assigned
• Writing, editing and proofing of press releases, stories, plans, etc.
• Time management of projects to meet or perform more efficiently than allotted hours
• Media relations in conjunction with oversight from AE/AS to develop story angles, media lists, execute pitching, draft questions and talking points
• Daily project management to support projects as assigned by AE/AS
• Develop client pipelines and client call notes
• Assemble media clips and metric reports
• Scan media coverage
• Taking initiative to stay current and develop intimate knowledge of Internet marketing and how our clients can apply the tools to their businesses
• Consistently update client binders that include all marketing and PR projects done on specific accounts
• Development of creative briefs
• Willingness to take on additional projects/spend additional time in order to get jobs done
• Opening jobs in billing system
• Entering new clients into billing system
• Assists Director, AE/AS with new business research and opportunities

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications, Marketing or other
• Agency experience preferred, prior relative work experience needed
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and set/meet all deadlines
• Polished communications skills via phone, in-person and written
• Flexibility to conform to changing client needs

Will be based on experience and skills.