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Public Relations Assistant

salary Salary :

$20 monthly

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Job Description - Public Relations Assistant

Agency :

Havas Red Pittsburgh

Job Description :

Havas Red is part of the HAVAS PR Network, the PR and communications arm of the HAVAS Group that comprises over 40 agencies in over 25 markets worldwide.

Havas Red is a global, earned-first agency built on cultural clout, creative firepower and sharp strategic thinking. We don’t just get brands into the conversation, we make them the conversation. 

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: Must be willing to travel to our Pittsburgh office 3 days/week, 9-6pm EST

Compensation is $20.00 per hour, eligible for overtime.

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 contributes 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 

  • Researches and builds media and influencer lists 

  • Assists account teams with researching client speaking opportunities, industry awards, and competitor analysis 

Account Management 

  • May sit in on conference calls (target 1 –2 calls 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 teams with client event logistics and daily tasks involved

  • Assists with press kits and media mailers, sample requests, and inventory tracking 

  • Provides research support for account teams 

 

Writing | Editing 

  • Drafts client ready emails for manager review, press materials, creative pitches, helps contribute to sections of event/launch strategy docs, and other client communications 

 

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.

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