Job description
THE ROLE: Public Relations and Social Media Pro
YOUR SKILLS:
- The ability to develop well-written, clear and compelling copy quickly.
- Excellent writing, researching, editing and proofreading skills.
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with plan execution.
- Highly accountable and organized with excellent time management skills.
- Social media competency, a proven track record of growth in multiple social media channels.
- You have a great ability to relate to, understand and weigh the interests of a variety of audiences simultaneously.
- You possess the ability to work in an ambiguous and dynamic environment and are comfortable with non-hierarchical organizations.
- You are detail- and process-oriented, and enjoy working through the details but never lose sight of the big picture.
- Flexibility, adaptability and team focus are your hallmarks.
- Work with tight deadlines and shifting priorities.
- You have a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Marketing, Communications, Advertising, Business or another related field.
- You have prior PR and social media experience.
- Experience with AdWords, copywriting for SEO and analysis of marketing analytics is a plus.
- You’ve planned successful events and have enjoyed the process and challenge of it.
- Ability to interact with and gain the trust of clients.
- Ability to handle multiple and competing projects and ability to perform under deadline pressures.
YOU WILL:
- Coordinate with multiple client contacts; effectively prioritize and delegate projects; and manage budgets and resources to match client budgets.
- Research, write pitch proposals for, plan and coordinate speaking engagements and other PR events.
- Write copy for websites as well as client blogs; write weekly news updates.
- Write copy for press releases and social media postings.
- Reach out to editors and secure interviews, editorial and media opportunities.
- Monitor performance and identify trends/spikes in traffic based on campaigns.
- Own client relationships and work with exceptional organizational and relationship skills.
- Serve as point for client-service philosophy; ensuring quality work from team in order to meet/exceed client expectations.
- Translate client business needs into communications action steps with solution-oriented focus.
- Set and manage the budget, manage timely billing and reporting, and utilize team members’ time efficiently.
- Stay on top of industry best practices, client and competitor brand activity, and ensure Creative Company delivers.
- Be responsible for budget management on accounts and stay ahead of budget issues and is proactive to ensure account profitability.
- Provide overall strategic PR counsel to clients.
HOURS: This is a full time position.
EARLIEST START DATE: October 5, 2016
Please send resume/cover letter to thomas@thecreativecompany.com