Public Relations Coordinator

Public Relations Coordinator

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Element, a full-service advertising,web development, digital marketing, and public relations agency in De Pere andNeenah WI, is looking for a knock-our-socks-off PR pro. If you’re acommunications professional who loves connecting with people and promoting bigideas while working in a fast-paced environment – keep reading.

The public relations coordinator isresponsible for the tactical execution for assigned clients. You’ll be expectedto become fully familiar with products, markets, and media in which assignedclients operate in order to efficiently, effectively deal with clients’ publicrelations needs.

Reports to the Director of PublicRelations.

Responsibilities:

• Research and maintain client media contact lists. Perform ongoing media relations activities to maximize earned media opportunities for clients.
• Coordinate media interviews for assigned clients and provide media training as necessary.
• Write a wide-range of PR copy including press releases, media alerts, story pitches, and client talking points.
• Read industry news and trends for assigned clients and use this information to create new PR opportunities.
• Prepare project briefs and work with agency content writers and the creative department to produce PR articles as well as art and photography to support the story.
• Work with the social media team to maximize PR opportunities for assigned clients. Prepare client meeting agendas, project status reports, and quarterly analysis reports.
• Regularly brief the account team on the status of PR project activities.
• Assist in planning special events such as grand openings, anniversary celebrations, and product launches.
• Represent the agency at industry functions and promote the agency at every opportunity.

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of experience in public relations or strategic communications.
• A bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, or marketing.
• Experience with CisionPoint is a plus.
• Media relations experience is a plus.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Proficient knowledge of public relations practices, tactics, and strategies.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of working in a deadline-driven environment.

Personality Trait Must-Haves:

• A Strategic Drive – The ability to look at the big picture and prepare a comprehensive plan to help the client achieve their business goals.
• An Investigative Spirit – A nose for consumer trends and newsworthy stories.
• Persuasive Prowess – The ability to sell an idea to a wider audience.
• A Relationships Builder – The ability to cultivate new connections and form meaningful and mutually beneficial relationships.
• Tenacity – The can-do attitude to achieve success, no matter what obstacles are in your way.

Benefits:

• Paid vacations
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) benefits with company matching
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Compensation is competitive and basedon demonstrated skills and experience

Qualified candidates will have apassion for and experience in public relations or external communications.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• relevant: 1 year (Preferred)
• Public Relations: 1 year (Preferred)

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off