Agency :
Havas Red New York
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 culturalclout, creativefirepowerand sharp strategic thinking. Wedon'tjust get brands into theconversation,we make them the conversation.
The Role
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 Madison office 3 days/week. 9-6pm EST
Compensation is $20.00 per hour, eligible for overtime.
Media|InfluencerRelations
Securesuniqueplacementsusingmediaoutreach(phoneandemailpitching),toinclude
5-10uniqueplacementsamonthinTier3orhigheroutlets
Providessocialmedia/competitive intelreportand contributestocreativeideation/newpitchconceptsthat can be shared with clients
Monitors trend/industrynews forclientcoverage foraccountteamreview;mayassistwithcompilingtrend and industry research into client-facing email or agenda updates
Supportsweeklycoverageuploadandreportingwithinagency'sdashboard
Researchesandbuildsmediaandinfluencerlists
Assistsaccountteamswithresearchingclientspeakingopportunities,industryawards,andcompetitoranalysis
Maysitinonconferencecalls(target1-2callspermonthforeachclient)
Participatesinbrainstorms
Assiststheteam intrackingmediahits, influencerengagementmetrics,andupdatesinmonthlyand quarterly activity reports
Executesvariousclientprogramcomponents
Supportsaccount teamswithclienteventlogisticsand dailytasksinvolved
Assistswithpresskitsandmediamailers,sample requests,andinventorytracking
Providesresearchsupportforaccountteams
Draftsclient readyemailsformanagerreview,pressmaterials,creativepitches,helpscontribute tosections of event/launch strategy docs, and other client communications
Education:Bachelor'sDegree(communications,liberalarts,businessormarketingfocuspreferred)
Skills & Abilities RequiredStrong writing (AP style), editing,listeningand verbal communications skills. Resourceful and solutions focused. Capable of multitasking,prioritizingand organizing. Excellent attention to detail. Self-motivatedandabletoworkwellinacollaborativeenvironmentaswellasindividually.Effectivelymanages time, follows up,and isresults driven.Proficiencyin Microsoft Office applications and use/development of mediadatabases.
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.