Growing Midtown Manhattan based Strategic Communications-Public Relations firm, is looking for a Public Relations Account Coordinator to add to our talented team of professionals to service a dynamic roster of clients. Candidate should have at least 1-2 years of experience. Public Relations Students Society of America (PRSSA) involvement or public relations internships a real plus. Please only apply if you have graduated from college.
The ability to work in a fast-paced environment and desire to learn are prerequisites for this job.
- Assisting in the coordinating and executing of communications-PR campaigns
- Researching and assist in drafting press materials and white papers
- Issuing press releases and learn to pitch media stories reporters both across the US
- Advancing and advocating client campaigns across multiple social media platforms
- Experience with Meltwater and/or Muckrack
- Daily media monitoring
- Undertaking industry research and generating story ideas and news angles
- Supporting senior members of staff
- Monitoring press coverage and creating summary reports, as well as researching and maintaining editorial calendars and media lists
- Organizing, managerial and administrative duties
Requirements for this role:
- Bachelor’s degree in liberal arts, journalism, mass communications or a related field
- Professional internship experience in Journalism or Public Relations
- Experience with Social Media in a Business Environment
- Video Editing Skills
- Exceptional written and verbal communications skills
- Exceptional organization and project management skills
- Initiative to ask questions, pick up the phone, take action and think ahead
- Ability to thrive under pressure with minimal direct supervision and adapt quickly to changing priorities
- Driven, self-starter, ability to multitask, prioritize and meet deadlines
We offer opportunities for advancement, contribution toward Butler Associates provided health-care programs through Aetna, summer flex hours, and a profit sharing plan.