⚡ Join Our Talent Pool: PR Coordinator

Idea Peddler•Austin, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

In this position you will work systematically to build your knowledge, experience and expertise in the world of public relations. You will dive into data and information and prepare documents for the consumption of clients, reporters and colleagues. Your work product will be detail-oriented, thorough, accurate and in-line with the expectations of the policies and procedures of the role. You will have day-to-day direction and prioritization help from a manager, and then autonomy and time to focus on execution of your daily work. You will be accountable for completing your work from start to finish, and have resources available to ask for help if you get stuck. This is a full-time position for an Austin-based candidate requiring in-office time and for in-person client meetings.

Requirements

Great attention to detail
Demonstrates the strength of your character
Tireless in your pursuit to accomplish long-term goals
Intentional day-to-day action, follow-through and self-regulated systems and processes
Is stable, sincere, deliberate and well coordinated
Is confident in their writing abilities and has a strong command of AP Style
Can take direction and can prioritize to execute work independently, with support for questions when needed
Desires to pursue a career in PR and communications and demonstrates that by continually reading and keeping up to date on what’s happening next

Nice To Haves

Has interest or experience in hospitality and travel industries
Has ideally majored in public relations, completed public relations internships, or has some prior PR agency experience (internships count!)

Responsibilities

Independent research: Use software systems to mine data and information in order to create and maintain media lists specific to clients and the agency
Research and perform initial outreach to writers and journalists
Assist the PR Manager in a range of work ranging from pitching to coordination and staffing of trips and events
Finalize and deliver press materials including releases, alerts and copy
Investigate new writers, outlets and ways to position clients
Writing: Use team and client-input to write and distribute press pitches with a goal of optimizing to secure placements that fulfill clients’ goals
Own client agendas for calls and meetings, taking notes and distributing recaps
Monitor reporting systems for story placements and share the results with clients
Understand and use multiple software systems to create and maintain monthly client reports