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Public Relations Officer
About the job Public Relations Officer
Job Description
Media Relations
• Assist with the development and execution of PR plan(s) for corporate office
• Develop, write and distribute approved press releases
that are news-worthy.
• Make suggestions, create and continuously update the elements to include in a formal press kit.
• Regularly meet with and interview business division to stay up-to-date on their businesses and industries.
• Schedule photography services for executive photos, significant photo opportunities and events.
• Build new and stronger relationships with key local media to include: online media, magazines, newspapers, TV, and Radio stations.
• Utilize Web sites and social media to post historical and current news-worthy items, press releases, speeches, and awards.
• Assist in creating and updating a tailored media distribution list for business divisions if required.
• Assist in establishing business divisions and management as a source in the media.
• Assist with the planning and execution of press conferences.
• Make suggestions, create and continuously update the elements to include in a formal press kit.
• Regularly meet with and interview business division to stay up-to-date on their businesses and industries.
• Schedule photography services for executive photos, significant photo opportunities and events.
• Build new and stronger relationships with key local media to include: online media, magazines, newspapers, TV, and Radio stations.
• Utilize Web sites and social media to post historical and current news-worthy items, press releases, speeches, and awards.
• Assist in creating and updating a tailored media distribution list for business divisions if required.
• Assist in establishing business divisions and management as a source in the media.
• Assist with the planning and execution of press conferences.
•
Create a process to streamline internal communications relating to the management
of news-worthy events.
Presentations
and Speaking Engagements
•
Solicit and secure speaking engagements and participation at industry-related
events to include logistical support.
• Solicit and secure speaking engagements and
participation at key community events.
Publication
and Written Materials
• Confirm article submissions relating to current events
and issues in related industries.
• Assist in writing internal e-newsletter.
Sponsorships
and Community Involvement
•
Assist in creating new sponsorship opportunities that will brands (under own
custody) the greatest exposure and ROI.
• Manage the administrative details of confirming
preferred sponsorships.
• Ensure related sponsor benefits are processed and/or
received.
• Advise on community involvement opportunities.
Event
Planning
• Promote and organize press conferences and other
related events.
• Plan details of the events.
Operational
and Administrative
• Attends meetings of related divisions and other meetings
as necessary.
•Recommends and implement ways to increase productivity, professionalism and
customer service within the office.
Job Requirement
• Minimum Education Requirement: Four-year college degree.
•
Minimum Work Experience Required: One (1) year of extensive experience with all
matters of public relations, writing, and media relations.
• Strong working knowledge of terms, technology, and
current events of the public relations industry.
• Strong working knowledge of computer peripherals to
include scanners, printers, and digital cameras.