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Public Relations Job Summary
Engage in promoting or creating an intended public image for individuals, groups, or organizations. May write or select material for release to various communications media. PR is a vital part of sharing and promoting our products and company.
Public Relations Duties and Responsibilities
Planning and implementing publicity strategies, campaigns, and social media calendars
Developing public relations strategies for current and existing products, launches, and promotions
Creating or supplying calendar to the content team for on-trend, relevant, and compelling social media status updates and blogs with links to products or promotions
Developing and producing high-quality, informative, and interesting press releases, press kits, and related materials
Maintaining good relationships with the media
Serving as the public face of the company in interviews and press conferences
Organizing promotional events, press conferences, tours, visits, and exhibitions
Analyzing media coverage and developing responses when needed
Developing relationships with industry leaders or trendsetters through social media
Creating presentations, articles, reports, and information for websites, blogs, and social media accounts
Managing PR budgets, deadlines, objectives, and schedules
Developing weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual media activity reports
Creating budgets, planning events, handling visitors or guests, arranging conferences and all requirements included (security, venue, etc.)
Keeping annual calendars of events, targets, and activities organized and updated
Developing or commissioning market research as needed
Public Relations Requirements and Qualifications
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong copywriting and content creation skills
Positive, motivated, manage time efficiently
Able to multitask and monitor several projects and accounts on a daily basis
Able to work well under pressure
Professional and confident public speaker
Takes initiative to develop new strategies and outside-the-box ideas for social media
Able to mentor and supervise team members
Excellent client relations skills
Able to work independently or in a team
Bachelor's degree in marketing, journalism, business or related field
Previous experience in PR or related field
Available to work nights or weekends when needed
Excellent computer skills; proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
Confident presentation skills and attention to detail
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