Communications Coordinator

Our communication coordinators partner with account and program leaders to develop and execute marketing and public relations activities for our clients. They should be a capable communication professional able to handle a broad variety of tasks with increasing independence, time management and sound judgement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Guides day-to-day development of public relations activities with approved plans.
• Attends strategy and planning meetings with the client and with other account team members.
• Corresponds daily with clients and the media, often via telephone and email.
• Ensures that progressive stages are approved with adequate time to meet schedules, reporting any significant changes to the team.
• Assists in preparation of campaign proposals and budgets.
• Proofreads copy and other media for accuracy.
• Prepares regular client reports and attending client meetings.
• Maintains database of media contacts and influencers.
• Researches, writes and distributes / pitches press releases to targeted media.
• Assists with content creation including the production of client publications, such as in-house newsletters and website copy.
• Assists with digital marketing strategy.
• Collates, analyzes and evaluates media coverage.
• Assists with event management, including press conferences and promotional events.
• Create / generate copy and creative for client social media accounts.
• Makes revisions to client websites as needed.
• Works as part of an account team to develop client proposals and implement the PR activity.
• Assists with new business proposals and presenting to potential new clients.

QUALIFICATIONS

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Small office environment located in New Haven, Conn.

WORK HOURS

Flexible work hours are considered.

TRAVEL DEMANDS

Limited local travel and minimal air / train travel required (2-4 times a year).

To Apply : Please send resume & cover letter to  info@bigvoicecomm.com ; please include your name in the title of your resume and letter files

Big Voice Communication believes in creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion. We strive to recruit a diverse group of candidates to help us achieve that goal. Big Voice Communication is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, disability status, military / veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.