Candidates need three to five years of public relations experience, plus excellent writing, editing and interviewing skills. The position requires strong organizational and project-management skills, including the ability to handle several projects simultaneously and move each to successful completion. Strong attention to detail is required.
The ideal candidate will have digital experience (Web, social media, etc.), and media relations experience with both general and trade publications. The ability to manage a clipping/reporting process is a plus.
As an AE, you would be responsible for day-to-day public relations activities, which can include:
- Managing public relations tactics to be on time and budget.
- Writing case histories, bylines, feature articles, Web content and news releases.
- Planning and executing trade shows and client events.
- Conducting media calls.
- Scheduling editor interviews.
- Assisting with research.
