PR and Communications Associate

Miller Ink; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 28,413 - 40,467; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team building experiences

Exciting work purpose

Supportive team environment

Job summary

A dynamic communications agency in Santa Monica is seeking a full-time Associate to manage client accounts and develop strategic communications plans. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience, along with strong writing, research, and interpersonal skills. This role offers competitive pay starting at $25/hr and excellent benefits, in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of previous job experience in a related field.
• Ability to connect well with clients and colleagues.
• Strong strategic thinker with a history of problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with clients to develop strategic communications plans.
• Draft, write, and edit all forms of written content.
• Build and execute social media plans.

Skills

Problem Solving

Excellent organizational skills

Exceptional research

Writing/storytelling

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Political Science, Public Policy, Media or other related humanities fields

Tools

Microsoft Suite of applications

Job description

We are looking to hire a full-time Los Angeles-based Associate who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced and growth-oriented work environment. This is a role with significant potential for advancement. We offer competitive salary and benefits.

Overview

Responsibilities

• Account management: Work directly with clients to develop and implement strategic communications plans across earned, owned and paid media that meet and exceed objectives
• Writing: Draft, write, and edit all forms of written content
• Digital: Build and execute social media plans according to best practices
• Research: Conduct research for client projects and related content needs, along with broader research projects to support business development
• Media relations: Develop and pitch stories and news announcements about client goals and relevant campaigns

Qualifications

• A commitment to Miller Ink’s core values: Problem Solving, Growth, Listening, Diversity & Respect, Positivity, Accountability, and Excellence.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Political Science, Public Policy, Media or other related humanities fields
• 2+ years of previous job experience in related field
• Familiar with different technology and can apply tech to help streamline workflow
• Excellent organizational skills with a keen attention to detail
• Exceptional research, writing/storytelling and editing skills
• First-rate interpersonal skills with the ability to connect well with clients and colleagues alike
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong working knowledge of the Microsoft Suite of applications required
• Strong strategic thinker with a history of problem solving

Why you’ll love working at Miller Ink:

• We offer competitive pay and excellent benefits.
• We encourage our employees to participate in team building experiences and activities.
• Your work has real purpose and will help change lives on a global scale.
• You'll be a part of a fun, supportive team that works hard and celebrates accomplishments together.

Miller Ink is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Pay: Starting at $25/hr

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industries

• Public Relations and Communications Services