Public Relations Assistant

Arnold Worldwide; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Job summary

Havas Formula New York seeks a Publicity Assistant for a full-time, 4-month program designed for those new to PR. You will support account teams on client projects, build media/influencer relationships, and contribute to coverage and reporting.

Schedule: San Diego—Mon-Fri 8am-5pm; CHI/NY 9am-6pm. In-office Tue-Thu; remote Mon & Fri. Bachelor's degree required. $20.00/hour with overtime eligibility; extension possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required in communications, liberal arts, business or marketing focus preferred.
• Strong writing (AP style) and editing skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent time management and ability to multitask in a collaborative environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and media databases.

Responsibilities

• Secure 5–10 unique placements monthly in Tier 3+ outlets.
• Develop social media/competitive intel reports for clients.
• Monitor industry news and compile updates for client reviews.
• Support weekly coverage uploads and reporting in the agency dashboard.
• Build media and influencer lists.
• Assist with client event logistics and material prep.
• Draft client-ready emails and press materials.
• Contribute to event/launch strategy docs.

Skills

Strong writing

Editing

Listening

Verbal communication

Time management

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

Media databases

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (communications, liberal arts, business or marketing focus preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Media databases

Job description

Agency

Havas Formula New York

Job Description

Havas Formula, a national public relations agency, with offices in NY, Chicago, Miami, LA, and San Diego is seeking a Publicity Assistant.

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: San Diego- Monday-Friday, 8am - 5pm. CHI/NY 9am - 6pm.

In-office days are Tuesday-Thursday. Remote days are Monday and Friday.

Compensation is $20.00 per hour, and eligible for overtime.

NOTE: Candidates are required to have already obtained a Bachelor's degree. PR Assistants are full-time throughout the year (not a summer internship).

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 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 materials, 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 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.