Havas Group is hiring: Publicity Assistant - San Diego in San Diego

Agency :

Havas Formula San Diego

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 Publicity Assistant program is designed for those new to PR. Publicity Assistants support account teams on various client projects and build relationships with media and influencers to ensure brand and client coverage.

This is a full-time, 4-month position with potential for extension and advancement within the company.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm.

In-office days are Tuesday-Thursday; remote days are Monday and Friday.

Compensation is $20.00 per hour, with eligibility for overtime.

Media & Influencer Relations

• Secures unique placements through media outreach (phone and email pitching), targeting 5-10 placements per month in Tier 3 or higher outlets
• Provides social media and competitive intelligence reports; contributes to creative ideation and new pitch concepts for clients
• Monitors industry news for client coverage; assists in compiling trend and industry research into client-facing updates
• Supports weekly coverage uploads and reporting within the agency's dashboard
• Builds media and influencer lists through research
• Assists with researching client speaking opportunities, industry awards, and competitor analysis

Account Management

• Participates in conference calls (aiming for 1-2 per month per client)
• Contributes to brainstorm sessions
• Tracks media hits, influencer engagement metrics, and updates activity reports
• Supports client program components and event logistics
• Assists with press kits, media mailers, sample requests, and inventory tracking
• Provides research support for the account team

Writing & Editing

• Prepares client-ready emails, press materials, creative pitches, and contributes to event/launch strategy documents

Agency Contributions

• Participates in development programs
• Contributes positively to agency culture and values
• Maintains professional relationships within the division and agency
• Records time accurately in the agency system

Qualifications

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

Skills & Abilities: Strong writing (AP style), editing, listening, and verbal skills; resourceful, solutions-focused; capable of multitasking, prioritizing, and organizing; excellent attention to detail; self-motivated; proficient in Microsoft Office and media database development.

Contract Type : Intern

Havas is committed to equal opportunity employment and does not discriminate based on age, sex, race, ethnicity, disability, or other factors unrelated to job performance.

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