24 Aug We’re Hiring!

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Job Title: PR Specialist

Department: Public Relations

Reports To: PR Director

FLSA Status: Exempt or Independent Contractor

Summary: Ensure the successful implementation of tactical areas of all PR campaigns, programs, and initiatives for assigned clients. Utilization of public relations tactics, techniques, and skills for the successful launch of PR programs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Creating and maintaining social media posts for multiple clients (Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Google+, YouTube, etc).
• Writing, developing, maintaining and sending newsletters for clients.
• PR and marketing collateral development, including copywriting, proofing, and assisting with graphic design.
• Submitting and updating client events on media calendars.
• Reporting and tracking all efforts to show value from agency.
• Photography and videography support.
• Community relations including event planning, organizing, and attending.
• Support with maintaining client websites with media interviews, events, and news (back-end knowledge of WordPress).
• Assistance with writing press releases.
• Research for PR networking opportunities for clients.
• Miscellaneous other duties as assigned.

Quantifiables:

• Minimum of (2) social media posts per assigned client daily, minimum of (1) eblast per assigned client monthly, and minimum of (1) monthly report per assigned client.
• Attend bi-weekly client meetings per assigned clients.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications or related field with a minimum of three years of PR experience.

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Word; Microsoft Excel; Microsoft Outlook; Microsoft PowerPoint; Vocus / Cision; Social Media Platforms; HootSuite; Search Engines; Constant Contact; MailChimp; Canva; Dropbox; Google products including Google Chat and Calendar.

Language Ability: Associated Press (AP) Style understanding required. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Math Ability: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, dimensions, percentages, circulation, and audience reach. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be telecommuting (working from home) as well as potentially working at the company’s office. The employee is expected to have a home office set up with proper desk and workspace. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate in the office. The home office must have similar work environment as the company’s office. Noise must be minimal.

Please send resume to jvickery@nspublicrelations.com.

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