Press Officer

Location: New York, NY
Field: PR/Communications
Min. Experience: 1-2 year(s)
Basis: Full-time

Description:

The Last Agency (TLA) is looking for an enthusiastic, high-performing Press Officer to join and support our growing team. We are looking for a teammate that has a love of collaboration, research and writing, who is also excited to work for a small but growing organization.

TLA is a New York-based communications agency with a global presence and portfolio of clients spanning the luxury design, culture, and lifestyle industries. The Press Officer will support TLA’s development and execution of media and brand strategies relating to the agency’s clients and portfolio of brands.

In addition to providing administration support to the Communications team, the Press Officer will have the unique opportunity to assist in performing day-to-day tasks and responsibilities to help grow awareness and perception of the agency.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support TLA’s overall public relations, media and brand strategy efforts
• Bring a positive attitude to a high energy team that “shows up” to work every day
• Ask questions, bring new ideas, interact with your colleagues (virtually and in-person) and make your voice be heard
• Monitor newspapers, magazines, broadcast and digital for client + industry news. Track and share published coverage
• Utilize media databases (Muck Rack) and wide-ranging searches to update daily media coverage grids and actively research and update targeted media and contact lists
• Know the media outlets and editors that make the most sense for your pitches and clients
• Brainstorm and develop releases, briefings, pitches, external communications and brand partnership opportunities for account leaders to review
• Attend meetings/calls, draft agendas and take notes with a high degree of detail and consistency
• Meet ongoing deadlines for all account deliverables. Consistently demonstrate your ability to support account leaders
• Build relationships with media, key partners and industry professionals
• Contribute to the planning, logistics and execution of client events throughout the year
• Assist in the development of monthly, project-based and yearly reporting
• Assist and support in our internal needs, including social media support, organizational and office upkeep

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree preferred in a communications or arts related field, or relevant internship experience
• Interest in all things media - newspapers, magazines, digital and social content
• Strong writing skills and detail oriented
• Ability to think on one’s feet and offer support as needed
• Demonstrate an ability to multitask across a range of simultaneous projects
• Willingness to conduct media and influencer research, writing and drafting press materials, creative brainstorming, event planning and execution
• Interest in the arts, architecture, design, lifestyle, fashion and/or similar fields
• Passion to work for a small team and help build a growing agency from the early days
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google Workspace and social media platforms

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Flexibility to work remote (ability to work in New York City)
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401K

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