JConnelly

Role Summary: Responsible for providing a variety of essential support to all senior public relations team members including but not limited to managing administrative account duties, media monitoring, analyzing and reporting clients’ performance in the marketplace, research and list building for pitches, associated client-related communications initiatives and projects. We are looking for candidates with financial PR and/or reputation management experience.

Responsibilities:

Administrative Support:

• Monitors and reports media placements to team and/or client in real-time as directed by supervisor
• Develops media reports (Activity, Quarter, Annual)
• Maintains and prepares client agendas or tracking documents
• Conducts industry/competitor analysis and internal reporting to the team
• Coordinates reprints upon client’s request

Writing:

• Drafts press releases, award nominations, social media posts and other client related materials, when needed

Media Relations:

• Drafts and sends initial pitches when advised
• Identifies editorial calendar opportunities
• Drafts and distributes media alerts

Client Service:

• Joins client calls and applicable in-person meetings taking notes and action items
• Participates in client research projects

Company Ambassador:

• Acts as a steward of the JConnelly brand, consistently representing and reflecting the Company’s core values, approach and high standards of excellence in all client, media and public interactions
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education: College degree; or equivalent related business experience

Experience & Expertise:

• Minimum three to six months of professional experience
• Demonstrated ability to organize/prioritize work, handle details accurately, follow up with minimum supervision, and complete tasks within specified deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, problem-solving and customer service skills

· Excellent organization and prioritization skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Proficiency with various software applications including the full Office suite, as well as social media channels
• Knowledge of PR related software (Cision, Meltwater, TrendKite, Sprout, Hootsuite) is preferred but not required

Location: Parsippany, NJ

JConnelly