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Growing Midtown Manhattan based Strategic Communications-Public Relations firm, is looking for a Public Relations Account Coordinator to add to our talented team of professionals to service a dynamic roster of clients. Candidate should have at least 1-2 years of experience.  Public Relations Students Society of America (PRSSA) involvement or public relations internships a real plus. Please only apply if you have graduated from college.

The ability to work in a fast-paced environment and desire to learn are prerequisites for this job.

  • Assisting in the coordinating and executing of communications-PR campaigns
  • Researching and assist in drafting press materials and white papers
  • Issuing press releases and learn to pitch media stories reporters both across the US
  • Advancing and advocating client campaigns across multiple social media platforms
  • Daily media monitoring
  • Undertaking industry research and generating story ideas and news angles
  • Develop and maintain relationships with media to secure and grow coverage
  • Supporting senior members of staff
  • Monitoring press coverage and creating summary reports, as well as researching and maintaining editorial calendars and media lists
  • Organizing, managerial and administrative duties

Requirements for this role:

  • Bachelor's degree in liberal arts, journalism, mass communications or a related field
  • Professional internship experience in Journalism or Public Relations
  • Experience with Social Media in a Business Environment
  • Video Editing Skills
  • Exceptional written and verbal communications skills
  • Exceptional organization and project management skills
  • Initiative to ask questions, pick up the phone, take action and think ahead
  • Ability to thrive under pressure with minimal direct supervision and adapt quickly to changing priorities
  • Driven, self-starter, ability to multitask, prioritize and meet deadlines

We offer opportunities for advancement, contribution toward Butler Associates provided health-care programs through Aetna, summer hours, and a profit sharing plan.