Job Description
RESPONSIBILITIES
· Showcase development of writing skills by creating pitches, press materials, calendar listings, award entries and client-facing emails.
· Generate consistent placements for clients in local, trade and national media outlets.
· Begin developing relationships with reporters, producers, bloggers, etc. on both a local and national level.
· Oversee media list development
· Continually monitor media for client placements while paying close attention to competitor coverage and industry trends, sharing insights and relevant news with the wider team.
· Provide on-site (or virtual) support for client events, including events potentially taking place on nights and weekends.
· Attend on-site and in-studio broadcast segments and interviews, lending assistance to the client and staff as needed.
· Serve as support on new business projects, aiding senior team members with robust research on the potential client lead, pulling competitive audits, and deep dives on target outlets/reporters.
· Participate in new business brainstorms, offering thoughts on potential story angles, target media, and larger marketing, PR and Social Media tactics.
AGENCY RESPONSIBILITIES
· Demonstrate proactivity, offering to assist team members with projects, lending a hand on new business proposals, and ultimately being flexible and willing to chip in when needed.
· Be open and honest with colleagues, informing them in a professional manner if you need guidance or further clarification or if you need additional assistance on projects.
· Understand and exemplify agency vision and core values
· Begin to learn about offerings at Motion, including other departments and committees, becoming actively involved in growing the company culture.
Qualifications
· Well-organized and adaptable
· Flexible and able to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously
· Basic knowledge of the media landscape
· Strong written and oral communication skills
· Pays close attention to detail
Additional Information
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ONLY CANDIDATES CURRENTLY RESIDING IN THE CHICAGOLAND AREA WILL BE CONSIDERED.
_Motion promotes an environment that supports diversity, equity and inclusion and reflects the Motion brand. _
_ All qualified candidates will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age. _