Hybrid
Agency :Havas Formula San Diego
Job Description Summary : Havas Formula, a national public relations agency with offices in NY, Chicago, Miami, LA, and San Diego, is seeking a Public Relations Assistant.
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 brand client coverage. Typically, individuals will contribute to four to six accounts.
The program is a full-time, 4-month-long position with the opportunity for extension and advancement within the company. The ideal candidate enjoys a challenging environment, views public relations as a potential career, and has a bachelor’s degree.
The schedule is Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm. Compensation is $18.00 per hour, and eligible for overtime.
We operate on a hybrid schedule: Monday & Friday, remote. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday in-office at 1215 Cushman Ave, San Diego, CA 92110
Job Description :
Media Influencer Relations
Secures unique placements using media outreach (phone and email pitching), to include 5-10 unique placements a month in Tier 3 or higher outlets
Provides social media/competitive intel report and contributes to creative ideation/new pitch concepts that can be shared with clients
Monitors trend/industry news for client coverage for account team review; may assist with compiling trend and industry research into client-facing email or agenda updates
Supports weekly coverage upload and reporting within agency’s dashboard
Researches and builds media and influencer lists
Assists account team with researching client speaking opportunities, industry awards, and competitor analysis
Account Management
May sit in on conference calls (target 1 – 2 calls per month for each client)
Participates in brainstorms
Assists the team in tracking media hits, influencer engagement metrics, and updates in monthly and quarterly activity reports
Executes various client program components
Supports account team with client event logistics and daily tasks involved
Assists with press kits and media mailers, sample requests, and inventory tracking
Provides research support for account team
Writing Editing
Drafts client-ready emails for manager review, press materials, creative pitches, helps contribute to sections of event/launch strategy docs, and other client communications
Agency Contributions
Participates in agency’s development programs
Contributes positively to the culture, atmosphere and values and exudes a positive outlook on his/her team
Establishes professional and respectful employee relationships within division and agency
Monitors and records time in agency’s system
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s Degree (communications, liberal arts, business or marketing focus preferred)
Skills & Abilities Required Strong writing (AP style), editing, listening and verbal communications skills. Resourceful and solutions focused. Capable of multitasking, prioritizing and organizing. Excellent attention to detail. Self-motivated and able to work well in a collaborative environment as well as individually. Effectively manages time, follows up, and is results driven. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and use development of media databases.
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 individual’s ability to perform their job.
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