What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Relations Assistant position at Havas Group?
Hybrid
Agency : Havas Formula New York
Job Description Summary : Havas Formula, a national Public Relations agency with offices in NY, Chicago, Miami, LA, and San Diego, is seeking a Public Relations Assistant in their New York office.
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. The ideal candidate enjoys a challenging environment, views public relations as a potential career, and has a bachelor's degree.
The role is Monday - Friday, 9 am - 6 pm. Compensation is $20.00 per hour.
We operate on a hybrid schedule. Tuesdays-Thursdays are in our Tribeca office, and Mondays & Fridays are remote.
Job Description :
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 outletsProvides social media / competitive intel report and contributes to creative ideation / new pitch concepts that can be shared with clientsMonitors trend / industry news for client coverage for account team review; may assist with compiling trend and industry research into a client-facing email or agenda updates.Supports weekly coverage upload and reporting within the agency's dashboardResearches and builds media and influencer listsAssists account team with researching client speaking opportunities, industry awards, and competitor analysisAccount Management
May sit in on conference calls (target 1 - 2 calls per month for each client)Participates in brainstormsAssists the team in tracking media hits, influencer engagement metrics, and updates in monthly and quarterly activity reportsExecutes various client program componentsSupports account team with client event logistics and daily tasks involvedAssists with press kits and media mailers, sample requests, and inventory trackingProvides research support for the account teamWriting | Editing
Drafts client-ready emails for manager review, press materials, and creative pitches, helps contribute to sections of event / launch strategy docs and other client communications.Agency Contributions
Contributes positively to the culture, atmosphere, and values and exudes a positive outlook on his / her teamEstablishes professional and respectful employee relationships within division and agencyMonitors and records time in the 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 communication 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 and 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.
Salary : $20
