Job Description
Leading Los Angeles based, multi-brand beauty manufacturer seeks a Public Relations Associate with a passion for all things beauty.
Do you spend your free time pouring over beauty magazines? Is your Instagram feed clogged with a massive amount of flawless eyebrow shots and nail art? Do you refer to top beauty editors by first name as if you two were best friends? Are you cool as a cucumber under pressure? And writing; do you know how to write an effective pitch or press release? Great, we want to meet you!
The Public Relations Associate position is a key role within our close-knit, in-house Publicity and Social Media department. We are a small team, but we get big results. We are looking for someone with a similar “roll-up your sleeves and dig in” mentality. Day to day activities include researching, prioritizing and assisting strategic publicity opportunities, assisting with project launches and social media relations for our numerous brands and ongoing news development and media relations.
This role is for a self-starter with an appetite for a fast-paced work environment. Strong writing and communications skills are a must. A candidate with 3-5 years of PR in-house or agency experience would be a great fit, though we’re open to any who fits the description above.
About you: You’re articulate. Communications and business writing skills are in your bag of PR tricks. You have a strong ability to create, write, and edit news, pitches, briefings, and other support materials. You’re educated. You have a Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or related field. You’re experienced. You have three or more years of in-house or agency experience in integrated communications, media, or PR environment required. Your experience is diversified. You have experience managing, implementing, and measuring proactive PR and communications programs across print, web, broadcast, and social environments. You’re detail oriented. Your strong organization skills and attention to detail allow you to prioritize multiple projects and effectively meet tight deadlines. You’re technologically savvy. You are proficient in Media Analytic Software, Microsoft Office, Photoshop and Moviemaker or similar video editing software. You have a positive can-do attitude. People would describe you as a “go-getter” who volunteers to take on new challenges. You’re cool under pressure. You work well under pressure while maintaining a high level of energy, accuracy, and positive attitude. You’re flexible. You can juggle multiple tasks with minimal management direction. You have a friendly demeanor. You’re a people person and can speak to anyone. You will be a frontline to communications for internal teams and trade and consumer media. You’re a fast learner with the ability to grasp and understand our business and industry quickly. You forge strong relationships .Everyone from editors and bloggers to executives and team members seek you out for your support and expertise. You’re a doer. This role requires a lot of creative problem solving and sheer will. You know how to get things done. For immediate consideration, please send your resume, salary history, link to your portfolio, and writing samples. This is a full-time position with medical, dental, vision, voluntary life insurance, and paid-time-off benefits.
Job Type: Full-time
Company Description
American International Industries is the leading manufacturer and distributor of innovative, quality beauty and skin care products for men and women. With forty-five years of industry experience, we understand what it takes to be successful in the competitive and ever-changing world of beauty. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, we are at the heart of beauty and fashion. Our continued access to the latest trends has given way to fresh and innovative products. Our corporate headquarters occupy approximately 250,000 square feet and are comprised of executive and administrative offices, warehousing and on-site manufacturing and distribution facilities. Our product lines include Andrea, Ardell, Body Drench, Checi, China Glaze, Clean + Easy, Clubman, EzFlow, Fright Night, Gena, GiGi, ibd, 'N Rage, ProLinc, SuperNail, Surgi-Care, Tres Flores, and Youthair to name a few. With over 60 brands, our niche products reach all segments of retail, beauty-supply, grocery, boutique and specialty markets in over 180 countries and is sold exclusively through distributors and wholesalers. American International Industries is committed to creating innovative, market-driven products, providing both the consumer and the beauty professional quality and value. Each of our product lines possesses considerable brand equity and a distinct heritage. Our commitment to quality, value and innovation has led to highly visible, category-leading brands, placing American International Industries at the forefront of the beauty and personal care industries.