Public Relations Assistant

Next PR is an award-winning PR firm focused on delivering exceptional client results. The Public Relations Assistant will support account teams with daily activities, assist in developing client-facing reports, and participate in media outreach.

Responsibilities

• Assist in client media programs with research and identification of key media targets. You’ll closely tracking coverage, industry trends and breaking news that can be leveraged to generate media coverage, as well as provide recap notes and deliverables for client and team review
• Craft pitches and initiate outreach to develop relationships with targeted publications and vertical outlets, under supervision
• Assist with social media research, monitoring, drafting content and identifying trends within industries
• Participate in the creation of weekly call updates for team and client review, taking note during weekly calls or in-person meetings and creating recaps/action items for internal review and client delivery
• Contribute to team and client meetings, brainstorm and research for client programs
• Collaborate with speaking and awards resources to maintain accurate client speaking and awards databases, ensuring they are updated consistently to reflect shifting deadlines, award results and client feedback on opportunities
• Participate in agency training sessions to actively gain more public relations knowledge and increase skills within client relations and account teams
• Prioritize and manage tasks independently as well as elevate complex problems to senior staff

Skills

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Previous internship or similar work experience in public relations, journalism, marketing or related field required
• Prefer degrees in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism or related field

Benefits

• Free medical insurance
• Dental benefits
• Generous 401K match
• Paid time off
• Long weekends on major holidays
• Summer hours
• Employee recognition
• Volunteer time off
• Professional development

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