The Assistant PR Coordinator is an integral part of the day to day operations of the New York office. The candidate will be responsible for the following: administrative duties, account management and support to senior staff, facilitating requests and sample trafficking, weekly and monthly report creation, product pitching and writing.
The ideal candidate is a forward-thinking problem solver who thrives in a fast paced environment. A key element to this role is building strong relationships with clients and helping to create and maintain a positive and productive work environment. It is essential for the candidate to be a team player with an upbeat attitude- no task is too big or small.
Responsibilities:
-Create and manage status reports and press coverage reports on a monthly or weekly basis for clients
-Build, manage and update database of media, bloggers and influencers
-Prepare agenda recap notes for client calls/meetings for circulation post meetings
-Manage editorial calendars and brainstorm ways for client inclusion
-Conduct proactive product pitching
-Follow industry and client category trends
-Participate in creative brainstorming sessions
-Internship experience in communications or marketing
-Strong written and verbal communication skills
-Interest in and knowledge of social media channels and trends
-Proactive and productive attitude
-Strong understanding and love of current events, pop culture and trends and ability to think creatively
-Organized and detail oriented with an ability to thrive in a fast paced, dynamic environment