LJPR is seeking a Public Relations Assistant, based in the New York office. Candidates should be extremely organized and adept at multitasking; the ideal assistant is a self-starter with a positive and collaborative attitude.
Responsibilities:
- Creating and maintaining comprehensive media lists
- Brainstorming new, creative pitches and brand building opportunities for clients
- Pitching and securing product placements, feature stories, and brand stories on national and regional level across online, print, broadcast and podcast media
- Drafting call/meeting agendas and sending call notes and action items following each call
- Coordinate sample trafficking for all clients including in-bound sample requests, gifting and returns
- Track media placements for all clients
- Assist with administrative tasks including calendar management, asset management, and product inventory
- Spearhead monthly client reporting
- Internship Program: interview, hire and manage seasonal interns in conjunction with senior management
- Quick learning and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
- Candidates must be extremely well organized, responsible, enthusiastic and capable of executing multiple projects in a timely manner
- Strong oral and written communications skills
- College degree; degree in PR or communications, a plus
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
