The Public Relations (PR) Coordinator supports the PR team by assisting in the of various PR initiatives and campaigns. They play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of the PR department handling administrative tasks and facilitating communication between the department divisions practices and other stakeholders.
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide administrative support to the PR team including scheduling meetings maintaining contact lists and organizing files.
- Handle correspondence phone calls and emails related to PR activities.
- Assist in drafting and editing press releases media alerts internal news stories social media and other content in collaboration with the PR Writer.
- Ensure all content aligns with the organizations brand voice and messaging.
- Curate and maintain a media contact database in collaboration with the Media Relations Specialist.
- Assist in distributing press releases and other media materials to journalists and media outlets at the direction of the Media Relations Specialist.
- Track media coverage and compile media clippings for reports.
- Research and Analysis
- Conduct research to support PR campaigns including gathering information on industry trends competitors and target audiences.
- Monitor media coverage and compile reports on PR campaign performance and media sentiment.
- Digital & Social Media Management
- Assist in managing the organizations Mediafacing social media accounts by scheduling posts responding to comments and engaging with followers.
- Monitor social media trends and provide recommendations for content and engagement strategies.
- Collaborate with Digital Team to audit website for broken links departed team members updating evergreen content.
- Support internal communication efforts by preparing and sharing news stories with the Intranet team.
- Insure team members are informed about PR activities and key messages.
- Liaise with external vendors such as graphic designers printers and event coordinators to ensure timely and accurate delivery of services.
Qualifications :
Required Qualifications:
Pursuing a BS BA or BJ in communication public relations or journalism.
Essential Skills
- Writing & Editing
- Exceptional writing and editing skills.
- Strong command of grammar punctuation and AP style.
- Relationship Building
- Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with media contacts vendors and internal team members.
- Communication
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Attention to detail to ensure accuracy and consistency in all tasks.
- Social Media Saavy
- Understanding of social media platforms and best practices for engagement.
- Ability to create and schedule social media content effectively.
- Creative Thinking & Social Awareness
- Ability to contribute to the development of fresh ideas and story innovations to improve campaigns and performance.
- Active participant in consuming media the ability to identify new and emerging stories ideas and approaches for future consideration.
- Ability to conduct thorough research and synthesize information from various sources.
- Competence in gathering and analyzing media coverage and PR metrics.
- Proficiency in use of office software such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint).
- Familiarity with PR planning and monitoring software Cision and Asana project management software.
- Flexibility to handle changing priorities in a fastpaced work environment.
- Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
- Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple projects and deadlines.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently under pressure.
- Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy and quality in all communications and materials.
- Ability to proofread and edit content thoroughly.
- Time Management
- Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple projects and deadlines.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently under pressure.
- Industry Knowledge
- Understanding our industry market trends and competitive landscape.
- Awareness of standard media practices and public relations principles.
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Additional Information :
Some of the Benefits We Have Include
J.S. Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our teams needs.
- Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely when needed
A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $25 per hour. Any offered salary range is based on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skillset experience training location scope of role management responsibility etc.
Other Duties
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EEO and Job Accommodations
We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering. We are greater when we are equal!
J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected Veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Remote Work :
Yes
Employment Type :
Intern