Agency :
Havas Red Pittsburgh
Job Description :
Havas Red, a global public relations agency, is seeking a PR Assistant in their Pittsburgh 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.
Monday-Friday, 9am - 5:30pm.
$20.00 per hour and overtime eligible
Please Note:
- Only Current Pittsburgh Candidates Will Be Considered
- Candidates must have already obtained a Bachelor's degree. PR Assistants are full-time and the programs run throughout the year (this is not a summer internship)
Media | Influencer Relations
- Secures unique placements using media outreach (phone and email pitching), to include5-10unique placements a month in Tier 3 or higher outlets
- Provides social media/competitive intel report andcontributestocreativeideation/newpitch conceptsthat can be shared with clients
- Monitors trend/industry news for client coveragefor account team review; mayassistwith compiling trend and industry research into client-facing email or agenda updates
- Supportsweeklycoverageupload and reporting within agency's dashboard
- Researches and buildsmedia andinfluencer lists
- Assistsaccount team with researchingclient speaking opportunities, industry awards, and competitor analysis
Account Management
- May sitinonconference calls(target1- 2callsper month for each client)
- Participates inbrainstorms
- Assiststhe team in trackingmedia hits, influencer engagement metrics,and updatesinmonthly and quarterlyactivity reports
- Executesvarious client program components
- Supports account team withclient eventlogisticsand daily tasks involved
- Assistswith press kits and media mailers, sample requests, and inventory tracking
- Providesresearch support for account team
Writing | Editing
- Draftsclient-ready emails for manager review,pressmaterials, creative pitches,helpscontribute tosections ofevent/launch strategy docs, and other client communications
Agency Contributions
- Participates in agency's development programs
- Contributes positively to the culture, atmosphere and values and exudes a positive outlook on his/her team
- Establishes professional andrespectfulemployee relationships withindivision and agency
- Monitors and records time in 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 communications 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.