What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pioneer Telephone Cooperative, Inc. is hiring: Public Relations Specialist in Wo position at Pioneer Telephone Cooperative, Inc.?
General Summary :
This position is responsible for the public relations initiatives within Pioneer's service area. Creates, manages, and implements public relations campaigns with the goal of enriching Pioneer's position within the public eye. Builds and maintains strong business relationships with community leaders, area land developers and key business partners. Identifies, establishes and maintains key relationships with both individual and business customers in the service area through active involvement in civic clubs and organizations as well as other community volunteer opportunities. This position also participates in other available professional networking opportunities and directs, oversees and schedules Marketing Associates-Public Relations position in accordance with policy and procedure if applicable.
The normal hours for this position are 8 : 00 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with occasional after-hours and weekend duty.
This position is FRW eligible after training is completed.
Essential Job Functions :
- Plans, directs and monitors public relations programs designed to create and maintain a favorable public image for the employer and client.
- Builds strong business relationships with community leaders, area land developers, key business partners and prospects for new businesses in the community to ensure ongoing customer satisfaction and increase market share and revenue growth by selling products and services. This includes evaluating customer needs and proposing solutions using the Pioneer product line.
- Maximizes non-paid advertising efforts of company products, services, programs, events and achievements and distributes press clippings from all lines of business to Management on a timely basis.
- Publicizes special events, relevant news or activities and recognizes and promotes key customers in the community through social media and other digital outlets.
- Directs, oversees and schedules Marketing Associate - Public Relations position, if applicable.
- Monitors and evaluates the public image through various communication outlets such as Facebook, Instagram, etc. and respond or escalate accordingly.
- Recruits team members to assist with community events.
- Coordinates with other departments on special projects and communicates the urgency to ensure a positive public perception.
- Maintains membership and active involvement in at least one local civic club or organization and participates in most professional networking opportunities in the community.
- Assists in planning and coordinating annual Customer Appreciation efforts.
- Coordinates and distributes community cash and in-kind donations with budget guidelines.
- Develops and maintains positive working relationships within the division and other departments.
- Commits to performing job duties in a manner that ensures a safe work environment.
- Promote Operation IDEA initiatives, encourage and support continual process improvement and cultivate an environment where employees are actively engaged in creating positive and memorable customer experiences.
- Willingly and cooperatively performs other related duties as assigned by Management.
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Note : Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and physical requirements.)
This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer
EOE / Minority / Female / Disability / Veterans
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