We are looking to hire a Public Relations Assistant to join our team. The public relations coordinator is a proactive and detail-oriented individual who coordinates our public relations efforts, promotes programs and special events, plans and produces events, and provides departmental administrative support.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Write press releases and other mass media communications to promote our brand.
• Support vetting, research, and management of key influencers and advocates across multiple channels.
• Draft written responses and answers by phone or e-mail when necessary. Responds to regularly occurring requests for information.
• Manage multiple projects by managing quality, anticipating challenges, troubleshooting problems, proposing solutions, and ensuring deadline adherence.
• Brainstorm creative, out-of-the-box ideas to generate publicity and influencer mentions.
• Monitor emerging trends in influencer marketing, social media, and the competitive environment to gain insights that help inform strategy.
• Work closely with internal marketing teams to support strategy and cross-promotion of influencer content.
• Collaborate with team members and communicates relevant information to the supervisor.
• Stay abreast of industry news, communicating this information internally and externally with actionable recommendations.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in a related field such as communications, writing, marketing, public relations, multimedia, etc. is an asset.
• Previous experience preferred.
• Strong communication skills with attention to detail (written and public speaking).
• Ability to work under pressure in a changing environment.
• Crisis communications experience preferred.

COMPENSATION: $63000 per year