Public Relations Assistant

Havas Group•New York, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Havas Formula, a national public relations agency, with offices in NY, Chicago, Miami, LA, and San Diego is seeking a PR 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. The program is a full-time, 4-month-long position with the opportunity for extension and advancement within the company.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree (communications, liberal arts, business or marketing focus preferred)
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.

Responsibilities

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
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
Drafts client-ready emails for manager review, press materials, creative pitches, helps contribute to sections of event/launch strategy docs, and other client communications
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