Role Overview The PR Assistant program is designed for those new to PR. PR Assistants support account teams on various client projects while building relationships with media and influencers to ensure brand/client coverage.
Schedule & Compensation Full‑time, 4‑month position with potential extension. Schedule: 9‑6pm EST, must travel to Madison office 3 days/week. Compensation: $20.00 per hour, eligible for overtime.
Responsibilities Media|Influencer Relations: Secure 5‑10 unique placements per month in Tier3 or higher outlets via phone and email pitching; provide social media/competitive intel reports; contribute to creative ideation and new pitch concepts; monitor trend/industry news; support weekly coverage upload and reporting; research and build media and influencer lists; assist with client speaking opportunities, awards and competitor analysis.
Account Management: Sit in on conference calls (1‑2 per month per client); participate in brainstorms; track media hits, influencer engagement metrics and update monthly & quarterly reports; support client event logistics and daily tasks; assist with press kits, media mailers, sample requests and inventory tracking; provide research support for account teams.
Writing|Editing: Draft client‑ready emails, press materials, creative pitches; contribute to event/launch strategy documents and other client communications.
Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s Degree in communications, liberal arts, business or marketing (preferred).
Skills & Abilities: Strong writing (AP style), editing, listening and verbal communication; resourceful, solutions focused, multitasking, prioritizing, organizing; detail oriented; self‑motivated; effective time management; proficiency in Microsoft Office and media database development.
Contract Type Intern
Equal Opportunity Statement We are an equal‑opportunity employer and welcome applicants regardless of age, sex, race, ethnicity, disability or any other factor that does not affect job performance.
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In Summary: PR Assistants support account teams on various client projects while building relationships with media and influencers . Responsibilities include securing 5‑10 unique placements per month in Tier3 or higher outlets via phone and email pitching . Writing|Editing: Draft client‑ready emails, press materials, creative pitches; contribute to creative ideation and new pitch concepts .
En Español:
El programa Asistente de Relaciones Públicas está diseñado para aquellos que son nuevos en las relaciones públicas. Los asistentes de PR apoyan a los equipos de cuenta en varios proyectos de clientes mientras construyen relaciones con medios y influencers para garantizar la cobertura de marca / cliente. Compensación: $20.00 por hora, elegible para horas extras. Responsabilidades de trabajo: Seguridad en las llamadas de conferencias (1-2 por mes por cliente); participación en lluvias mentales; seguimiento de hits mediáticos, métricas de compromiso con influencers y actualización mensual y trimestral de informes; apoyo a la logística y el desarrollo de nuevos conceptos; asistencia con kits de prensa, mensajería de correo electrónico, estudios orientados al nivel creativo e información informativa; gestión verbal de los equipos de investigación.