Description

Basic Function

• Project / event Management
• Executes public relations activities for client with an increasing role in direct client involvement.

Qualifications

• One-to-two years in agency or equivalent
• Ability to write basic documents (i.e. pitch letters, press releases, etc.)
• Understands basic principles of public relations and relevant client industries
• Possesses judgement skills necessary for client contact
• Has knowledge of media and how it functions

Duties and Responsibilities

Client Service

• Works on a range of public relations/public affairs activities including:

• research
• writing
• event planning/organization
• logistical support within one or more account teams

• Represents client(s) to the media and manages aspects of media relations, including news conferences, promotions, product launches, editorial board meetings, etc.
• Exhibits knowledge of print and broadcast production process; ability to deal with designers, producers, and other specialists.
• Begins to build relationships with clients by demonstrating a clear understanding in their business and industries.
• Implement & execute client events.

Self/Staff Management

• Oversees workflow of Account Coordinators and Interns.
• Achieves personal monthly utilization targets.

Financial Management

• Assists in monthly budget process as assigned, i.e. drafting monthly and/or weekly budget status reports as part of budget tracking process, reviewing vendor invoices as they arrive, etc.
• Begins to understand H&K financial systems (JSRs, Estimators, forecasting budgets, etc.).

New Business

• Identifies incremental business opportunities on current accounts and shares same information with appropriate supervisor.
• Continuously looking for new business opportunities for H&K.
• Assists in researching and responding to RFPs and other inquiries from clients and/or new business proposals.

Staff/Self Development

• Continues to expand knowledge, understanding and use of H&K infrastructure resources (HK.net, etc.), utilizes them on a routine basis and ensures subordinates do the same.
• Begins to build a strong network of industry and media contacts.
• Pursues every career development opportunity related to his/her own career advancement.
• Participates in H&K training program.
• Attends one networking event per month.

Firm Promotion

• Projects a positive image of H&K at all times.

Others