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Public Relations (PR) Associate (San Jose, CA)
GlobalFluency, a global PR and marketing firm, is seeking a Publicist/Media Relations Specialist with strong business, technology, marketing and broadcast media relations experience and solid writing skills to join our San Jose-based team.

Responsibilities

Placing stories through media pitching

Management of day-to-day client relationships

Daily monitoring of media and reporting

Writing press releases, fact sheets, and creative pitches

Management of editorial calendar and speaking opportunities

Research, list building and assisting with program and presentation development for existing clients and new prospects

Executing tactical elements of client programs from start to finish

Qualifications

Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in public relations at an agency or corporate/in‑house

Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree or higher

Direct experience managing complex databases including contact lists, media lists or editorial calendars

Direct experience managing client engagements and overseeing account operations

Experience in pitching (and a book of clips and placements) specific to Business, Marketing, Technology, Green, Health, and Finance media outlets

Knowledge of and direct contacts with both traditional and online media contacts

Superior written and verbal communication skills; writing samples include press releases, pitches, media alerts, byline articles and web copy

Knowledge and insight into traditional and online media outlets, including experience in leveraging social media channels for news distribution

Experience pitching global media, including online, traditional and broadcast

Experience managing social media campaigns across Facebook, Twitter, Google+, LinkedIn, YouTube, etc.

A creative flair for storytelling (even with the most technical products) and a fearlessness in chasing the big cover story

Proactive in following through with deadlines for media and clients

Ability to prioritize, troubleshoot and problem solve

Attention to detail

Ability to handle multiple assignments/projects

Self‑starter who can work independently, with minimal hour‑to‑hour supervision

Superior written and verbal communication skills

Multilingual or international business experience is a plus

Full‑Time, In‑House
No Telecommuting

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