PR Specialist/Media Relations Coordinator

Fishman PR

About Fishman PR:

When you join the Fishman PR team, you're not just working at another PR firm - you're becoming a part of the nation's powerful franchising industry. Because of our over two-decade history representing hundreds of restaurant, retail, fitness & wellness, home improvement, B2B and other franchised brands, we are looked upon as THE experts in the franchise industry for how to grow a brand through effective PR, social media and marketing. Our roster includes some of North America's largest, well-established franchised brands, as well as emerging brands and those in the mid-market range. No matter their size, segment or age, every Fishman PR client shares a single desire: positive exposure in the marketplace to move their brands forward. As competition in the franchise space increases, demand for our services will never wane.

http://www.fishmanpr.com


Position Details

PR Specialist/Media Relations Coordinator
Job
Full-time
Office/WFH
100% remote
7/22/2016
Northern Illinois
Northbrook, IL

As we continue to grow at rocket speed along with the industry, we are seeking to expand our team with Public Relations Specialists who possess incredible energy and passion that will lead to positive press coverage for our franchise clients. We seek "media hound" candidates who understand the specific needs of reporters/producers/bloggers and their respective media outlets, and know how to design story angles involving our clients that meet those needs. The right candidates will also have a creative side and be able to think up PR-driven programs for our clients that help them to "create news."

An average day on the job at our fast-paced agency entails a combination of pitching the media, writing and disseminating press materials and reporting results to clients and team members. Other activities include listening, participating and preparing for client phone meetings and brainstorming with team members to devise creative PR strategies.

Desired Skills and Experience:

We seek to expand our staff with the most positive, energetic and talented communicators. The most qualified candidates for the Public Relations Specialist job at Fishman PR will possess the following:

Skills/Experience:

  • Must be an effective, confident communicator – willing to speak up at meetings (client or internal team meetings), ability to hold their own in conversations with all kinds of media 
  • Must possess extremely proficient writing skills and have a firm grasp of AP style 
  • Must consume the media on a daily basis and be up-to-speed on current events 
  • Must understand various social media channels and how they are utilized for PR 
  • Must be able to differentiate needs of print/broadcast/online media (bloggers, journalists & reviewers) and know how to approach them accordingly 
  • Must have the willingness and ability to think beyond traditional PR tactics and strategies to design/execute innovative approaches 
  • Must have a flexible schedule that may include "non-traditional" hours 
  • Must work well in a team environment 
  • Event planning experience desirable 
  • Fundamental crisis communications knowledge a plus 
  • Strong presentation skills a plus 
Experience/Education:
  • Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university 
  • Some agency setting related experience and/or training preferred 
  • Experience pitching local and national media preferred


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