Public Relations Assistant

Arnold Worldwide LLC; New York (NY); Vor Ort; USD 44.000 - 48.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

HAVAS Red New York is seeking a Public Relations Assistant for a full‑time, 4‑month program in New York. The role supports media relations, influencer outreach, writing, and account tasks.

Responsibilities include securing placements, creating pitch materials, editing client communications, and assisting with event logistics. Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field is preferred, with strong writing and multitasking abilities expected.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, liberal arts, business or marketing focus preferred.
• Strong writing and editing skills with AP style.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to multitask.

Aufgaben

• Secure 5–10 unique placements per month in Tier 3+ outlets.
• Provide social media/brand intel reports and contribute to pitches.
• Monitor industry news for client coverage and research.
• Support weekly coverage uploads and reporting in the agency dashboard.
• Assist with media lists, speaking opportunities, awards, and competitor analysis.
• Participate in client brainstorms and account calls.

Kenntnisse

Strong writing

Editing

Verbal communication

Time management

Microsoft Office

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s Degree in Communications

Tools

Media databases

Jobbeschreibung

Agency : Havas Red New York

Job Description

HAVAS Red, Part of the Havas Group, is a global micro-network of agencies spanning a multinational footprint. They are currently seeking a Public Relations Assistant.

The Public Relations Assistant program is designed for those new to PR with a limited amount of relevant experience, such as an internship in the PR industry. The program teaches the fundamental facets of public relations. Public Relations 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: Monday - Friday, 9 am - 5 pm.

In-office days: Monday and Wednesday

Compensation is $22.00 per hour, and 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 team 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 team 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 team

Writing | Editing

• Drafts client-ready emails for manager review, press material, creative pitches, helps contribute to sections of event/launch strategy docs, and other client communications

Agency Contributions

• Participates in agency’s development programs
• Contributes positively to the culture, atmosphere and values and exudes a positive outlook on his/her team
• Establishes professional and respectful employee relationships within division and agency
• Monitors and records time in agency’s system

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.