Public Relations Assistant job at Havas in Chicago, IL, Miami, FL, Los Angeles,

Public Relations Assistant Location: New York - 200 Hudson Street
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 PR 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.
Program Details: The program is a full‑time, 4‑month‑long position with the opportunity for extension and advancement within the company.
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9am – 6pm. Hybrid: in‑office Tuesdays through Thursdays, remote Monday and Friday.
Compensation: $20.00 per hour, eligible for overtime.
Media / Influencer Relations Secures 5–10 unique placements per month in Tier 3 or higher outlets using media outreach (phone and email pitching).
Provides social media/competitive intel reports and contributes to creative ideation and new pitch concepts 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 the 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 Might sit in on 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.
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, and contributes to sections of event/launch strategy documents and other client communications.
Agency Contributions Participates in agency’s development programs.
Contributes positively to the culture, atmosphere and values, exuding a positive outlook on the team.
Establishes professional and respectful employee relationships within the division and agency.
Monitors and records time in the agency’s system.
Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in communications, liberal arts, business or marketing (preferred).
Strong writing (AP style), editing, listening and verbal communication 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 independently.
Effectively manages time, follows up, and is results‑driven.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and use/development of media databases.
Contract Type: Intern
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. We have zero tolerance for discrimination.

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