Public Relations Assistant

Havas

Job Location:

Pittsburgh, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Agency :

Havas Red Pittsburgh

Job Description :

Havas Red is part of the HAVAS PR Network the PR and communications arm of the HAVAS Group that comprises over 40 agencies in over 25 markets worldwide.

Havas Red is a global earned-first agency built on culturalclout creativefirepowerand sharp strategic thinking. Wedontjust get brands into theconversationwe make them the conversation.

The PR Assistant program is designed for those new to PR. PR Assistants support account teams on various client projects while also building relationships with media and influencers to ensure brandclient coverage.

The program is a full-time 4-month-long position with the opportunity for extension and advancement within the company.

Schedule: Must be willing to travel to our Pittsburgh office 3 days/week 9-6pm EST

Compensation is $20.00 per hour eligible for overtime.

MediaInfluencerRelations

Securesuniqueplacementsusingmediaoutreach(phoneandemailpitching)toinclude
5-10uniqueplacementsamonthinTier3orhigheroutlets
Providessocialmedia/competitive intelreportand contributestocreativeideation/newpitchconceptsthat can be shared with clients
Monitors trend/industrynews forclientcoverage foraccountteamreview;mayassistwithcompilingtrend and industry research into client-facing email or agenda updates
Supportsweeklycoverageuploadandreportingwithinagencysdashboard
Researchesandbuildsmediaandinfluencerlists
Assistsaccountteamswithresearchingclientspeakingopportunitiesindustryawardsandcompetitoranalysis

AccountManagement

Maysitinonconferencecalls(target12callspermonthforeachclient)
Participatesinbrainstorms
Assiststheteam intrackingmediahits influencerengagementmetricsandupdatesinmonthlyand quarterly activity reports
Executesvariousclientprogramcomponents
Supportsaccount teamswithclienteventlogisticsand dailytasksinvolved
Assistswithpresskitsandmediamailerssample requestsandinventorytracking
Providesresearchsupportforaccountteams

WritingEditing

Draftsclient readyemailsformanagerreviewpressmaterialscreativepitcheshelpscontribute tosections of event/launch strategy docs and other client communications

Qualifications

Education:BachelorsDegree(communicationsliberalartsbusinessormarketingfocuspreferred)

Skills & Abilities RequiredStrong writing (AP style) editinglisteningand verbal communications skills. Resourceful and solutions focused. Capable of multitaskingprioritizingand organizing. Excellent attention to detail. Self-motivatedandabletoworkwellinacollaborativeenvironmentaswellasindividually.Effectivelymanages time follows upand isresults driven.Proficiencyin Microsoft Office applications and use/development of mediadatabases.

Contract Type :

Intern

Here at Havas across the group we pride ourselves on being committed to offering equal opportunities to all potential employees and have zero tolerance for discrimination. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants irrespective of age sex race ethnicity disability and other factors that have no bearing on an individuals ability to perform their job.

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Agency :Havas Red PittsburghJob Description :Havas Red is part of the HAVAS PR Network the PR and communications arm of the HAVAS Group that comprises over 40 agencies in over 25 markets worldwide. Havas Red is a global earned-first agency built on culturalclout creativefirepowerand sharp strategic ...