Public Relations Assistant

Agency

Havas Formula New YorkJob Description :

Havas Formula, a national public relations agency, with offices in NY, Chicago, Miami, LA, and San Diego is seeking a PR Assistant.

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: Monday - Friday, 9 am - 6 pm.

Hybrid schedule. In-office days are Tuesday-Thursday. Remote days are Monday and Friday.

Compensation is $20.00 per hour, and 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 team 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 team with client event logistics and daily tasks involved
• Assists with press kits and media mailers, sample requests, and inventory tracking
• Provides research suppo...