PR Assistant
PR Collaborative, a boutique public relations firm, is seeking an entry-level, full-time PR Assistant to join our office in Washington, DC. The PR Assistant will support all aspects of our film clients’ publicity efforts.
The PR Assistant will assist with work across select titles and film festivals. Responsibilities will include pitching, researching, content creation, and event management. The ideal candidate for this position will be proactive, self-motivated, and an excellent communicator.
Job Responsibilities:
- Perform administrative tasks
- Liaise with the PR Collaborative team, press, and organizations
- Build and maintain media lists
- Develop and distribute external communications, including pitches and social media
- Manage social media and advertisements for clients, including scheduling and content
- Maintain press schedules and coordinate interviews
- Collate press coverage as needed
- Assist at events, such as premieres, press junkets, and screenings
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree (ideally specializing in communications / public relations / media)
- Familiarity with top media resource database systems including Cision or Meltwater
- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and work on multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong oral communication skills
- Writing and editing skills
- Organized, self-motivated, detail oriented
- Team player yet also self-directed
Salary / benefits:
Salary commensurate with experience. PR Collaborative has a very generous benefits package, vacation, paid sick leave, 401K, and comprehensive health insurance.
To apply:
Please submit cover letter and resume to Elizabeth Ward at [email protected]. Finalists will be asked for references.
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