Havas Edge El Segundo , CA 90245
Posted 3 weeks ago
Hybrid
Agency :
Havas Formula Los Angeles
Job Description Summary :
Havas Formula, a national public relations agency with offices in NY, Chicago, Miami, Los Angeles, and San Diego, is seeking a Public Relations Assistant for our El Segundo office.
Schedule: Monday
Friday, 8 am
5 pm.
Please note: We operate on a hybrid schedule. Candidate must be able to commute to our office every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Compensation is $18.00 per hour.
About the Program:
The PR Assistant program is designed for those new to PR. PR Assistants support account teams on various client projects while building relationships with media and influencers to ensure brand|client coverage. Typically, individuals will contribute to four to six accounts based on division and VP discretion.
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.
Job Description :
About the Role:
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 a client-facing email or agenda updates.
Supports weekly coverage upload and reporting within the agency's dashboard
Researches and builds media and influencer lists.
Assists account team 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 team with client event logistics and daily tasks involved
Assists with press kits and media mailers, sample requests, and inventory tracking
Provides research support for the account team
Writing | Editing
Agency Contributions
Contributes positively to the culture, atmosphere, and values and exudes a positive outlook on their team
Establishes professional and respectful employee relationships within division and agency
Monitors 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 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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