POSITION⁰
In general the PR Director will be an integral part to the AGENCY 360⁰ team and must be versatile, hard-working, and self-starting. This person will be expected to independently manage key projects, publicity campaigns, and special events for various clients; have an established, reliable and current network of press contacts; and 3+ years of proven experience securing relevant media placements in the Chicagoland market.
Some specific tasks will include:
- Effectively and professionally represent AGENCY 360 and clients to the media
- Develop and implement overall media relations strategies and opportunities for all agency clients
- Draft press releases, media alerts and pitch media in several categories in multiple markets
- Work directly with clients, and with other 360 account managers to fulfill media placements
- Develop and maintain media contact lists
- Research local/regional and industry market media across the nation
- Develop annual editorial calendars and timelines for media placements
- Maintain media placement archives and work with account managers to develop summaries and reports for clients
- Participate in management of company social media accounts
Skills required:
- Capable of self-starting without micromanagement
- Ability to manage up and down to company partners, account managers and various vendors
- Excellent writing in all relevant formats with ability to mimic client brand language
- Social networking and digital engagement
- Effective and efficient researching of contacts, trends, partnership opportunities, background information, etc.
- Constant Contact
- WordPress
- Market research databases, e.g. Cision
COMPENSATION⁰
- based on experience, 3+ years minimum in public relations in relevant categories (namely: dining, entertainment, sports); $45,000 – $55,000; option for health/dental benefits
- flexibility to occasionally work remotely (offices based in Stickney, IL at Hawthorne Race Course — position requires a car)
- start immediately; contract positions will also be considered
- ideal position for experienced and talent publicist who is ready to grow in career with a company that provides leadership opportunities and true growth potential
CONTACT:
Send resume and cover letter:
Dakota Shultz
Co-Founder, Partner
dakota @ AgencyThreeSixty.com
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