What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Relations Assistant position at Havas PR North America, Inc.?
Agency : Havas Red New York Job 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 Role 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 Madison 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 : Intern Here 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. If you don't find a suitable opening on our Career Site, don't worry! You can still send your resume to us. Please go to Consider me for Future Openings. About Us Founded in 1835 by Charles-Louis Havas, Havas is one of the world’s largest global communications groups, with more than 23,000 people in over 100 countries sharing one single mission: to make a meaningful difference to brands, businesses, and people. Havas has developed a fully integrated model covering all communications activities. The teams of the three business units, Creative, Media and Health & You, work together with agility and in perfect synergy to offer clients tailor-made, meaningful, innovative and entertainment-oriented solutions that support them in their positive transformation. Life at Havas We take great pride in our Havas family. They bring many unique personalities, perspectives and passions to their work. Collaboration is at the core of how we operate, and Havas Villages are the homes we work in. We encourage our people to take advantage of our many opportunities to learn and grow. Through local agency training sessions, our unique global and development programs, we offer our people endless opportunities to explore. Havas Creative Network At Havas, we believe creativity isn’t just a description of our business, it is part of our agencies’ DNA. We bring together some of the industry’s most creative and accomplished agencies. By combining creative expertise with the strategic and innovative power of our Villages, we can build seamless teams around the individual needs of each of our clients. Havas Media Network We create the best media experience, capitalizing on the most meaningful media to build more meaningful brands. We know how to connect a client with their target audience – in the context of where they are, through the content they pay attention to. We deliver this expertise through the Mx System, our global operating methodology and strategic planning process, that creates value for our clients by turning consumer intelligence into clear growth targets, aligning stakeholders and KPIs, and measuring the impact of media experiences. Havas Health Driven by human purpose and focused on the betterment of humanity through health, Havas Health & You leverages a global collection of experts and individuals to help people everywhere live healthier lives. With a spirit rooted in innovation, creativity, and education, we are dedicated to delivering consistent excellence and groundbreaking work.
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