Senior Public Relations Specialist

COSCO SHIPPING (North America) Inc.; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Commuter benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Generous Paid Time Off

Annual Discretionary Bonus

Company-paid life insurance

Fully covered disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

A leading logistics company seeks a Public Relations Specialist for its Secaucus, NJ office. Ideal candidates are strategic thinkers with a passion for public relations, possessing experience in media relations, advertising, and event planning. This role includes developing relationships with stakeholders, coordinating events, and managing media inquiries. If you're ready to influence the company's public image significantly, we'd love to see your application!

Qualifications

• Proven experience in media relations, advertising, and event planning.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the capacity to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain positive relationships with external stakeholders.
• Support trade shows and community events to enhance brand visibility.
• Craft compelling press releases and internal communications.

Skills

Media relations

Advertising

Event planning

Written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Content creation

Graphic design

Job description

COSCO SHIPPING (North America) Inc. is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Public Relations Specialist to join our team onsite at our Secaucus, NJ office. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a passion for public relations and a proven track record in advertising and event planning. If you are eager to take on a new challenge and make a significant impact on our company's reputation and public image, this is the opportunity for you.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain positive relationships with external stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and representation.
• Support trade shows, conferences, and community events to enhance brand visibility and engagement.
• Coordinate media buying strategies and advertising campaigns to maximize reach and impact.
• Develop and implement social media strategies, manage content creation, and engage with online communities to build brand presence.
• Craft compelling press releases, speeches, and internal communications that align with company objectives and messaging.
• Liaise with vendors to ensure the successful execution of projects, manage billing processes, and maintain quality control standards.
• Manage incoming media inquiries, providing timely and accurate responses that reflect the company’s values and objectives.

Qualifications

• Experience: Proven experience in media relations, advertising, and event planning.
• PR Agency experience preferred.
• Global corporation experience preferred.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft clear and persuasive messaging.
• Multitasking Ability: Strong organizational skills with the capacity to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• Content Creation and Graphic Design: Proficiency in content creation and graphic design is preferred, with a strong eye for detail and creativity.
• Must be authorized to legally work for any company in the US.

This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on COSCO SHIPPING (North America) Inc.'s reputation and public image while supporting its mission. If you are a strategic thinker with excellent organizational skills and a passion for public relations, we encourage you to apply.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive health coverage – including medical, dental, and vision plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) – for health care and dependent care expenses
• Commuter benefits – to help cover mass transit and parking expenses
• 401(k) retirement plan – with a 100% company match up to 6%
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Annual Discretionary Bonus – based on individual and company performance
• Company‑paid life insurance – with the option to purchase additional coverage
• Fully covered short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free, confidential support for personal and work‑related challenges