Public Relations Coordinator Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Public Relations Coordinator to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Keep record of all magazine credits and press reporting;
- Plan and execute conferences, media availability, press releases, and story placement for major initiatives throughout the year;
- Compile post-event recaps highlighting key take-aways and ROI for senior management;
- Assist/manage/coordinate all VIP/Celebrity requests;
- Authoring and editing press releases, messaging, talking points, pitches, presentations and more;
- Assist with VIP and celebrity fittings as well as VIP attendance for all events (cars, HMU, gifts, travel, etc.);
- Organize timely returns of samples for all PR pulls and dressing;
- Maintain calendar for all brand events;
- Work closely with outside vendors and across departments to execute events;
- Continuously research new vendors, new ideas, new trends for events and event components;
- Covering off-site events and meetings when needed;
- Maintain timely awareness of possible and/or pending media items;
- Manage estimates, invoices and budgets for all events;
- Coordinate with global PR agencies on public relation matters such as requests, seasonal gifting and events;
- Working independently and/or as a team member on various projects.
Requirements:
- Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment;
- Ideally 1-2 years in PR related position and ideally with events experience too;
- Ability to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of an organization from assistant to C-level;
- Strong communications skill with the ability to multi-task;
- Strong proofreading and editing skills;
- Proficient in Google Suite and Microsoft Office applications: PowerPoint, Word, and Excel;
- Ambitious and able to work under pressure;
- Flexible schedule due to heavy volume of events;
- Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive issues or information;
- Existing strong database of contacts in media, influencer and celebrity;
- 2-4 years of corporate communications, public relations, and/or marketing experience, preferably at an agency or major media organization;
- Highly detailed and organized Must be able to multitask;
- Proven ability to work under pressure, perform efficiently, handle multiple high priority tasks simultaneously, and meet tight deadlines;
- Highly organized and self-motivated;
- Self-starter/thinker. Must be able to prioritize tasks at hand.