The ideal candidate will:

• Develop media materials to support a variety of PR programs, including press releases, pitches, briefing books, recap reports and more.
• Craft media lists and conduct ongoing research on reporters using a variety of monitoring tools, social media, etc.
• Develop, foster, and preserve strategic relationships with journalists, press, and various media outlets.
• Monitor media trends and social conversations in order to share key learnings across internal and client teams to inspire storytelling opportunities.
• Build relationships with clients and colleagues at all levels.
• Lead and counsel clients across a wide range of industries to help them reach their business objectives.
• Consistently produce high-quality internal and external communications content including videos, blogs, and social media.
• Commit to continuous learning; set and pursue stretch goals. Write and prepare proposals.
• Provide counsel and client service guidance including regular meetings, recaps, and briefings.
• Lead, inspire, and contribute to delivering the highest quality strategic and creative product to our clients.
• Understand the importance of client service, responsiveness, and proactivity in building a mutually beneficial relationship.
• Entrepreneurial.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated, driven, professional, skilled.
• Bachelors degree or equivalent in public relations, strategic communications, writing, or publishing preferred.
• Experience using PR tools such as Critical Mention, Cision, and EIN.
• Previous agency experience is ideal but we will train for the right candidate.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary is dependent upon experience.

Benefits include fitness gym on-site, health insurance, paid vacation, and paid holidays.

Remote work may be an option.

Apply today

The ideal candidate will:

• Develop media materials to support a variety of PR programs, including press releases, pitches, briefing books, recap reports and more.
• Craft media lists and conduct ongoing research on reporters using a variety of monitoring tools, social media, etc.
• Develop, foster, and preserve strategic relationships with journalists, press, and various media outlets.
• Monitor media trends and social conversations in order to share key learnings across internal and client teams to inspire storytelling opportunities.
• Build relationships with clients and colleagues at all levels.
• Lead and counsel clients across a wide range of industries to help them reach their business objectives.
• Consistently produce high-quality internal and external communications content including videos, blogs, and social media.
• Commit to continuous learning; set and pursue stretch goals. Write and prepare proposals.
• Provide counsel and client service guidance including regular meetings, recaps, and briefings.
• Lead, inspire, and contribute to delivering the highest quality strategic and creative product to our clients.
• Understand the importance of client service, responsiveness, and proactivity in building a mutually beneficial relationship.
• Entrepreneurial.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated, driven, professional, skilled.
• Bachelors degree or equivalent in public relations, strategic communications, writing, or publishing preferred.
• Experience using PR tools such as Critical Mention, Cision, and EIN.
• Previous agency experience is ideal but we will train for the right candidate.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary is dependent upon experience.

Benefits include fitness gym on-site, health insurance, paid vacation, and paid holidays.

Remote work may be an option.

Apply today

Public Relations Freelancers

• Develop trusted relationships with media contacts in targeted markets making our clients the go-to source for news stories and interview opportunities
• Develop a plan to elevate the quality and quantity of placements for clients
• Proactively identify opportunities to promote our clients as thought leaders
• Drive editorial strategy, campaign cadence and proactive and reactive efforts earned outreach for clients
• Write press releases, statements, pitches and other earned media communications
• Provide crisis communications support and strategy
• Secure interviews and coordinate them successfully for clients
• Message preparation and briefings for company executives/spokespeople
• Monitor media (including social media) for issue awareness and coverage on key topics
• Help maintain and build key media lists for various campaigns and outreach
• Prepare media coverage reports
• Manage wire distribution of stories

Social Media Freelancers

• Write copy for social media campaigns, schedule and monitor for performance
• Write copy for websites as well as client blogs; write weekly news updates
• Write and/or guide video storytelling
• Produce Facebook live events
• Keep content moving from idea to distribution (22 steps)
• Drive digital advertising campaigns

For both

• Translate client business needs into communication action steps
• Coordinate multiple client projects, effectively prioritizing projects and managing budgets and resources to match client needs
• Edit and proofread client materials
• Work as part of an account team to develop and implement client proposals
• Manage project timelines across multiple client accounts and prepare regular status updates/reports for client meetings and calls
• Communicate and work well with others at the agency to achieve goals for clients

QUALIFICATIONS

• Possess excellent organizational and planning skills
• Be a strong communicator and presenter
• Bachelor's degree preferred 3+ years of experience in PR, journalism, social media or strategic communications preferably on the agency side
• Be proactive, reliable, responsible and accurate with great attention to detail
• Be self-motivated and proactive with a positive and professional approach
• Possess the ability to work independently
• Proven track record of successful media placements Build positive working relationships
• Work late and/or on weekends as needed Demonstrate strong instincts as a problem solver and a creative thinker

COMPENSATION

Flexible Work Environment
Collaborative Environment

Responsibilities include:

• Managing the calendar of the Executive to balance the efficiency and accessibility of those within and outside the organization
• Scheduling all internal meetings, business travel, conference calls, and client visits
• Prioritizing conflicting needs of the managing Executive’s calendar in a proactive and effective manner to ensure timeliness, preparedness, and follow-through
• Administrative duties include timely preparation of expense reports, invoice payments, scanning and electronic filing of documents, track budgets, coordinate travel arrangements, prepare correspondence, reports, and agendas
• Providing technological support on an ongoing basis: use internet-based meeting programs to arrange calls/webcasts in conference rooms
• Organizing meetings
• Proven project management skills such as getting status reports, escalating issues, etc.
• Proofreading
• Anticipating material and technology resources needed for meetings
• Reading, prioritizing, and debriefing the Executive about all incoming mail, calls, emails, and writing required responses in consultation with the Executive
• Responding to internal and external contacts of the organization with professionalism and integrity
• Capable of being discreet and understanding the personnel, organizational and legal impacts of the information they handle
• Preparing conference room and staff for meetings
• Filing and organization of important documents
• Report preparation
• Working with the CFO providing bookkeeping and invoicing support
• Updating and maintaining lists
• Posting calendar updates on news sites
• Internet research
• Providing HR support
• Organizing Google drive and server documents for staff
• Managing Basecamp and Client Projects on online tools
• Keeping office organized

Skills and Knowledge Desired:

• A minimum of 3 years of related experience as an Executive Assistant
• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, HR, Communications or Accounting preferred
• Previous experience working in a similar position is highly desirable
• Must have excellent, interpersonal, organizational, and administrative skills
• Ability to work independently and within a fast-paced team environment, emphasizing accuracy and timeliness
• Diplomatic, tactful and discreet concerning confidential information with unquestionable integrity at all times
• Comfortable speaking with a wide variety of colleagues, executive’s external contacts, advisors, financial professionals, and staff
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and perform well under pressure
• User of Microsoft office
• Ability to anticipate needs and proactively offer solutions
• Be proactive, reliable, responsible and accurate with great attention to detail
• Demonstrate professional interaction with clients and consultants
• Be able and willing to work in a hard-working, fast-paced environment
• Be self-motivated and proactive with a positive and professional approach

Physical Requirements

• Ability to use computers daily in an interactive manner for extended periods of time and up to 8 hours per day
• Ability to sit for an extended period of time
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time and up to 6 hours at a time
• Ability to listen and speak on the telephone and write simultaneously
• Ability to frequently and accurately communicate with employees, customers, and vendors in person, via the telephone or by email
• Ability to operate telephone system and computer keyboard and printer
• Ability to lift and move up to 20 pounds on an occasional basis