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PUBLIC RELATIONS ASSISTANT South Florida Office Seeking an entry-level PR Assistant. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate looking to develop and grow within a rapidly booming agency representing a dynamic array of fashion, event, nonprofit, consumer packaged goods, finance, real estate, and corporate clients. Position requires 1 year of internship or agency experience. Those whom are not results-driven and detail-oriented need not apply.
RESPONSIBILITIES Oversee and manage all day-to-day activities pertaining to assigned accounts Draft media alerts, press releases and other marketing collateral Actively research new media opportunities Pitch intriguing story concepts to national, regional and local media Develop influencer, charitable, and college ambassador programs Produce detailed weekly, monthly and quarterly client reports Assist in event planning and execution Monitor, track and clip all press placements Research and update customized media lists for each client Track delivery and returns of product samples Assist in supporting senior team members Coordinate with LA office & showroom as needed Update and post relevant content on social media accounts: Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, Blog, etc. Represent the company at community and social events Assist with new business development
REQUIREMENTS: 1-2 years public relations experience via an internship or agency employment Strong, effective and fast writer (no exceptions) Familiar with cultural trends and influencers Must be a proactive and independent self-started with a Get It Done attitude Able to take direction when needed Skilled in brainstorming creative ideas to bring to the team Able to multi-task with excellent time management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and presentation abilities Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Adobe experience CS6 (Photoshop, InDesign) would be a plus Able to prioritize between several projects and responsibilities Bachelor's Degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or comparable field is a plus but NOT required for the right candidate (experienced)