I have an inhouse PR Manager position here in SF. This is a very well known insurance firm with a solid reputation. It has recently been acquired by a larger firm although it will remain a separate entity. It will just have resources now to group significantly in the next 3-5 years.
Candidate will be a member of a four person department. There is the SR PR Manager, a person who does social media marketing, an internal comm.. manager and this new hire.
Helps develop public relations and communications strategies and tactics for sponsorships and community and cause-related initiatives. Contributes to developing a positive organizational image to general public, customers, stakeholders, and the community. Interfaces with many other areas of the company; collaborates with outside vendors and Marketing Strategy and Creative teams to help extend brand identity to PR and company communications.
� Assists with development of PR and communications strategy to gain media attention and build consumer awareness in support of overall marketing and brand development goals
� Works closely with sponsorship team to build more awareness for the company�s sponsorships and community and cause-related initiatives
� Establishes and manages relationships with select media and develops compelling proactive pitches related to the company�s sponsorships and community and cause-related initiatives
� Assists with execution of PR activities, including writing/approval of press releases, content development, responding to media and consumer inquiries, updating press materials, etc.
� Manages and attends media-related events on behalf of the company
� Analyze and measure results of PR programs and communications initiatives
� Assists with managing external PR resources and outside vendors as needed
Excellent communication skills both oral and written
� Demonstrated ability to manage relationships with both internal and external clients and customers
� Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure and within a collaborative team-oriented environment
� Desire to grow and learn; ability to prioritize and multi-task in a dynamic, creative, challenging and fast-paced environment
� Ability to recognize and take advantage of emerging trends and developments in social media
� Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)
� Some travel required
Experience/Education
� Bachelor�s degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field
� Four to six years public relations experience (in-house or agency) with consumer brands; supervisory/manager experience preferred
� Experience placing compelling stories with consumer reporters, bloggers and influencers
� Successful track record of managing PR campaigns; solid understanding of the latest social media tools
IF YOU HAVE RELEVANT PR EXPERIENCE AS OUTLINE ABOVE, PLEASE SEND YOUR RESUME TO ME: George@GMRecruiter.com JOIN A TEAM IN THIS COMPANY (4 MEMBERS: THE SR. PR PERSON, A PERSON WHO DOES THEIR SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING, AND SOMEONE WHO HANDLES THEIR INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS.
AGAIN, SOMEONE WITH NO MORE THAN 4-6 YEARS SOLID RELEVANT EXPERIENCE IN A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ORGANIZATION, IDEALLY A FINANCIAL INSTITUTION OR INSURANCE FIRM. I WILL NOT BE ABLE TO RESPOND TO EACH QUERY. COMPENSATION WILL BE DOE BUT IN THE 90K RANGE.
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