Agency :
Havas Formula New York
Job Description :
Havas Formula, a national public relations agency, with offices in NY, Chicago, Miami, LA, and San Diego is seeking a Publicity 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.
Schedule: San Diego- Monday-Friday, 8am - 5pm. CHI/NY 9am - 6pm
In-office days are Tuesday-Thursday. Remote days are Monday and Friday.
Compensation is $20.00 per hour, and eligible for overtime.
NOTE: Candidates are required to have already obtained a Bachelor's degree. PR Assistants are full-time throughout the year (not a summer internship).
Media
|
Influencer Relations
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
contribut
es
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
R
esearches and builds
media and
influencer lists
Assists
account team with r
esearch
ing
client speaking opportunities, industry awards, and competitor analysis
Account Management
May sit
in
on
conference calls
(target
1
– 2
call
s
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 p
ress kits and media mailers
, sample requests, and inventory tracking
Provides
research support for account team
Writing | Editing
Drafts
client-ready emails for manager review,
press
material
s
, creative pitches,
help
s
contribute to
sections of
event/launch strategy docs, and other client communications
Agency Contributions
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
Qualifications
Education
: Bachelor’s Degree (communications, liberal arts,
business
or marketing focus preferred)
Skills & Abilities Required
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.
Contract Type :
Intern
Here at Havas across the group we pride ourselves on being committed to offering equal opportunities to all potential employees and have zero tolerance for discrimination. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants irrespective of age, sex, race, ethnicity, disability and other factors that have no bearing on an individual’s ability to perform their job.