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John Guilfoil Public Relations is hiring : Public Relations Associate in Grovelan

John Guilfoil Public Relations is hiring : Public Relations Associate in Grovelan

MediabistroGroveland, MA, United States
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

JGPR is seeking a Public Relations Associate (Account Executive equivalent) to join our fast-growing team working with municipal agencies, public schools, and police / fire / EMS / emergency management agencies nationwide.

JGPR has recently been named a state contract holder by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for Public Relations, Marketing, Advertising and Website Services.

Position Summary : JGPR Associates are the backbone of our agency. They have numerous responsibilities including offering strategic advice in a team environment, writing copy, updating websites, pitching stories, creating engaging social media content, photographing events, attending meetings and assisting the Account Director with high-level projects and crises.

A Public Relations Associate is client facing but services as part of a regional public relations team. Our clients demand superior work, and our associates are a major reason why we retain over 90% of our clients year-over-year!

As mid-level professionals, Public Relations Associates take work on their teams and may be called upon to lead a campaign or event or to delegate work on a project or campaign as necessary.

Successful applicants will have the following skills and can demonstrate continued successes in :

  • Developing error-free work including PR campaigns, media pitch plans, written copy and publicity / comms strategy
  • Crisis communications
  • Managing and growing relationships and DRIVING relationships with clients ensuring that our clients are always receiving value from their JGPR contract

Our JGPR Public Relations Associates are known for producing high-quality copy and layout / design projects. They may also possess specialized skills including photography, project management, videography, graphic design or other creative or technical skills that make them particularly valuable. They also possess a superior knowledge of writing style, AP style and client industry standards.

A Public Relations Associate builds and maintains close, trusting relationships with clients and the media members we work with.

Qualifications : Superior interpersonal skills and internal communications skills.

This position is generally considered mid-level, and we are looking for 5-10 years of experience in public relations and / or 2-3 years of experience in public relations when coming from a journalism, marketing, business, or non-PR career with at least 5 years of experience in the other field.

Applicants with a daily news reporting background are a plus. Prior completion of superior training regimen including FBI LEEDA Master and / or FEMA APIO / MPIO programs will be looked upon very favorably, such training must be completed in the first year of employment.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provides positive, proactive guidance to staff
  • Works as part of a team, manages tasks, projects, and campaigns for clients
  • Creates and implements original and innovative products, services, and campaigns
  • Generates and implements new ideas that are repeatable companywide
  • Assists Account Director and other staff with high-level projects and crises
  • Creates and maintains a significant company-boosting social media presence
  • Updates company and client websites
  • Must be available to assist with larger breaking news stories and attend after-hours meetings / briefings as needed
  • Must be part of the company’s on-call rotation
  • Work with others within a JIC or chain of command

    • Content creation

  • Produces award-winning work
  • Writes superior copy focusing on people rather than process
  • Edits text, photo and digital content

    • Client relations

  • Ensures client satisfaction and retention
  • Meets regularly with clients to create and effectively manage communications strategy
  • Attends trade shows and networking opportunities, proactively contributing to the company’s client relations and success

    • Media relations

  • Maintain relationships with key external stakeholders including reporters, editors and management, both local, regional, and national.
  • Pitch stories to media outlets and achieve high-value placements

    • Skills and Attributes

  • Sound news judgment
  • Ability to work positively and collaboratively with co-workers and clients
  • Ability to work in a team environment and maximize input effectively across all levels
  • Willingness to take on increased responsibilities
  • Superior, demonstrable, authoritative knowledge of client and client sector
  • Long-term commitment to the company’s vision and goals
  • Strong interpersonal communication and public speaking skills
  • Strong ability to foster and manage client relationships with a focus on client retention
  • Superior crisis management skills and repeated successful crisis management case studies
  • Demonstrated knowledge of multimedia skills such as graphic design, layout, photography, etc.
  • Knowledge of and ability to use WordPress

    • Title : Public Relations Associate

    Reports to : Public Relations Account Director

    Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level

    Employment type

    Full-time

    Job function

    Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing / Editing

    Industries

    Public Relations and Communications Services

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