Key Responsibilities

• Media and social media relations; securing high quality and relevant coverage opportunities
• Press monitoring; identifying new opportunities for clients
• Copy-writing; drafting a range of external materials including press releases, opinion articles, features, photo call notices
• Journalist relationships; establishing contacts across a range of media
• Reporting; producing quality client reports
• New Business; assisting in the development and presentation of new business pitches
• Client servicing; supporting team on regular client update calls and other activities
• Account administration

Requirements:

• BS or MS in Mass Communication, Journalism, Business Administration, IR or Media Sciences.
• 1-2 years in either a PR agency/ Advertising Agency or in-house communications role.
• Excellent written skills and examples of high-quality writing.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Passion and interest in media, current affairs and business issues.
• Creative and able to generate new ideas.
• Keen interest in social media and blogger relations.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Desire for a long-term role within a fast-paced PR agency.

Remuneration Package:

Successful candidates will enjoy basic pay, fuel, travel and phone allowance as well as bonuses on an excellent performance.