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Responsibilities:
- Develop/update client status and budget reports on a monthly basis.
- Respond in a timely and professional manner to client requests or needs.
- Prepare and implement public relation program components for clients, including media contacts, special event coordination, writing and/or distribution of press releases, program writing and research.
- Help to coordinate all necessary materials for client presentations.
- Help to conduct agency brainstorming sessions to develop strategic/creative thinking for clients.
- Demonstrate an understanding of client budgets.
- Assist in the research/development of program components for current clients and new business opportunities.
- Maintain and update account files.
- Consistently strive to increase knowledge of agency/client procedures, your own knowledge of the public relations field, as well as your clients' business.
- Be able to communicate effectively in all written and verbal reports.
- Be detail oriented and able to coordinate/participate in numerous tasks/projects in an organized manner.
- Strive to gain a basic understanding of the news media and how they operate.
Minimum Qualifications:
Any combination of education and experience providing the required skills and knowledge for successful performance would qualify. Typical qualifications include:
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English, Marketing or a related field.
- At least one year full-time related work experience and/or two internships.
EOE/AA M/F/V/D
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SOURCE: ONLINE JOB WEBSITE 3/11/09
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