About the Public Relations Assistant Position

We're looking for an energetic and confident Public Relations Assistant to join our company for a three month volunteer program.

Are you a multitasking maestro? Are you a great communicator and quick to take action when solving a problem? Whether keeping track of daily schedules or proofreading content, you'll be a key member of our public relations team.

Public Relations Assistant Responsibilities

• Manage calendars for department members
• Participate in and contribute to brainstorming sessions
• Design and prepare PR content, including press releases, newsletters, and speeches
• Establish and maintain relationships with media, clients, vendors, etc.
• Maintain PR database documenting media coverage and track according to established metrics
• Support members of the PR team by keeping contact lists and project-specific records
• Assist with clerical duties as needed

Public Relations Assistant Requirements

• Knowledge working as a Public Relations Assistant
• BA/BS in public relations, communications, or similar field
• Strong working knowledge of PR concepts and best practices
• Superb organizational and time management skills
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills
• Experience with social media platforms, including Twitter, Facebook, etc.

We support equal opportunity and if you do not meet the requirements exactly we encourage you to apply, if you are returning to work, come from a diverse background or are 55 or older we encourage you to apply