Company Overview

829 Studios has been named to the Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Privately Held Companies, Adweek 100 Fastest-Growing Digital Agencies, Boston Business Journal's Fast 50 (Massachusetts' 50 Fastest-Growing Private Companies) and HubSpot's Top Digital Agencies list. We’re a certified Great Place to Work® and have been recognized by Outside Magazine as a Best Place to Work. Our projects and team members have received awards from the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI), Awwwards, and other marketing industry publications. Our clients include venture-backed start-ups, publicly traded companies, non-profit organizations, and more. We're proud to be working with STANLEY Black & Decker, OARS, Hilton Hotels, Stanford University, and hundreds of other companies that share our passion for performance marketing.

Position Summary

The PR Specialist is a client facing role on 829’s Public Relations team. The PR Specialist takes full responsibility for creating, planning, and executing public relations strategies for our growing portfolio of clients. You will be a key figure in building and managing campaigns and content for a variety of clients. There will be collaboration with internal stakeholders including the growth marketing, branding and communications, branding and marketing content creative, design, campaign and marketing technology teams. You have experience in running complex campaigns focused on increasing awareness of our client's work, goals and public impact.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Write and edit media materials & social media content including pitches, press releases, press kits, fact sheets, infographics, bios, blogs, newsletters, case studies, award submissions, official statements, letters from leadership, social ads, branded content, Q&A’s, etc.
• Responsible for PR social media management on multiple accounts (Brand Industry: Retail, Travel, Tourism, and Consumer Goods).
• Excellent critical thinking, editing and presentation skills.
• Research, develop and maintain media list, media sourcing services and editorial calendar.
• Pitch top tier short/long-lead print, online, virtual and broadcast media outlets and secure national and localized impact stories as well as consistent interview opportunities.
• Manage reporting, including the collection and tracking of results.
• Keep up to date on industry and media trends, editorial calendars, themes, deadlines to create opportunities for clients.
• Daily media monitoring and reporting of coverage that affects agency and client business.
• Produce and organize client events - venue, F B, invites, guest list management.
• Manage and produce media coverage or activations at client events and conferences.

Must Haves:

• 2 years of PR experience for in-house, agency or start-up environment
• 1-3 years experience securing national/regional/local coverage and managing social media for multiple brands
• Understanding of product launches, brand storytelling, media and influencer-relations strategies
• Expert bilingual writing and editorial skills
• Experience working with digital marketing and advertising agencies
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills

Nice-to-Haves:

• Experience in influencer marketing experience
• Experience in B2C and B2B marketing
• Understanding of digital/new media marketing strategies
• Degree in Communication, Marketing, Journalism, Advertising, or Business (not required, but preferred)

Benefits & Perks

• Paid Time Off. Receive generous paid vacation benefits that increase as you advance. Summer Fridays Memorial Day through Labor Day.
• 401K Match. 401K plan with 4% Safe Harbor employer match after one year of employment.
• Life Insurance Benefit. Coverage to ensure peace of mind for your family.
• Short Term Disability Benefit. Injured and unable to come to work? We've got you covered!
• Healthcare. Choose from several competitive healthcare plans for both you and your family.
• Commuter Benefits. Allocate pre-tax funds towards your commute to save up to 40% per year in transportation expenses.
• Continuing Education. Receive a personal budget to attend events and conferences.
• Hybrid or Remote Workplace. We're able to hire remote employees residing in the following states: AZ, CA, CT, FL, IL, MA, ME, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NY, RI, TN.