Agency :
Havas Red PittsburghJob Description :
Havas Red is part of the HAVAS PR Network, the PR and communications arm of the HAVAS Group that comprises over 40 agencies in over 25 markets worldwide.Havas Red is a global, earned-first agency built on cultural clout, creative firepower and sharp strategic thinking. We don’t just get brands into the conversation, we make them the conversation.
The PR Assistant program is designed for those new to PR. PR Assistants support account teams on various client projects while also building relationships with media and influencers to ensure brand|client coverage.
The program is a full-time, 4-month-long position with the opportunity for extension and advancement within the company.
Schedule: Must be willing to travel to our Pittsburgh office 3 days/week, 9-6pm EST
Compensation is $20.00 per hour, eligible for overtime.
Media | Influencer Relations
Secures unique placements using media outreach (phone and email pitching), to include
5-10 unique placements a month in Tier 3 or higher outlets
Provides social media/competitive intel report and contributes to creative ideation/new pitch concepts that can be shared with clients
Monitors trend/industry news for client coverage for account team review; may assist with compiling trend and industry research into client-facing email or agenda updates
Supports weekly coverage upload and reporting within agency’s dashboard
Researches and builds media and influencer lists
Assists account teams with researching client speaking opportunities, industry awards, and competitor analysis
Account Management
May sit in on conference calls (target 1 –2 calls per month for each client)
Participates in brainstorms
Assists the team in tracking media hits, influencer engagement metrics, and updates in monthly and quarterly activity reports
Executes various client program components
Supports account teams with client event logistics and daily tasks involved
Assists with press kits and media mailers, sample requests, and inventory tracking
Provides research support for account teams
Writing | Editing
Drafts client ready emails for manager review, press materials, creative pitches, helps contribute to sections of event/launch strategy docs, and other client communications
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s Degree (communications, liberal arts, business or marketing focus preferred)
Skills & Abilities Required Strong writing (AP style), editing, listening and verbal communications skills. Resourceful and solutions focused. Capable of multitasking, prioritizing and organizing. Excellent attention to detail. Self-motivated and able to work well in a collaborative environment as well as individually. Effectively manages time, follows up, and is results driven. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and use/development of media databases.
Contract Type :
InternHere at Havas across the group we pride ourselves on being committed to offering equal opportunities to all potential employees and have zero tolerance for discrimination. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants irrespective of age, sex, race, ethnicity, disability and other factors that have no bearing on an individual’s ability to perform their job.
What We Do
At Havas we aim to make a meaningful difference to the brands, businesses and the lives of the people we work with. We are the world’s most integrated advertising and communications business. Through our village model, we build seamless teams around the individual needs of each of our clients. Our ambition is to be a home for fabulously talented people and a partner to great brands. But most of all, we want to be a rewarding place to work at, and a great partner to work with.
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