Overview

Responsibilities

• Proactively pitch media with stories and reactively respond to media inquiries as part of a larger PR team.
• Maintain existing relationships with media.
• Assist in coordinating interviews, desk-sides, media tours, etc. with client spokespeople and attend/participate in those activities when client support is needed.
• Identify opportunities for clients to build credibility and awareness, including award submissions, bylines and speaking engagements.
• Develop effective media lists, including research to supplement media database outputs.
• Prepare media training guides, and support in media training sessions as appropriate.
• Set up and monitor media outlets and use digital analytics tools; generate results reports.
• Write and edit an array of communications materials, including news releases, collateral materials, pitches, speeches, presentations and blog posts. Understand and demonstrate that different vehicles require different writing styles.
• Set influencer selection criteria and identify potential influencer partners for client campaigns
• Work with influencers to craft meaningful content and stories for clients, help negotiate fair paid opportunities and coordinate influencer asset needs with the broader Haberman team
• Monitor and activate social media trends relative to PR opportunities and coordinate/create content relevant for PR and social media purposes.
• Integrate and help ensure smart and seamless coordination between PR/Influencer and other work we’re producing on behalf of clients
• Research and demonstrate understanding of clients’ businesses, identify organic growth opportunities, and bring forth new and relevant ideas for advancing business/marketing objectives
• Grow client relationships and contribute in conversations with clients. Build strong client relationships by being a true listener and responsive partner

Experience

• Hard-working and willing to learn 
• Some experience (1-2 years preferred or relevant internship) in marketing, public relations, journalism or communications
• Experience with online media databases and/or influencer search or management tools (preferred) 
• Stellar writing skills
• Tremendously organized with outstanding time management skills

Education

• Undergraduate degree in Advertising, Strategic Communications, Marketing, Journalism or similar

Characteristics of Modern Storytellers

• Our mission speaks to you: To tell the stories of pioneers making a difference in the world.
• “Whatever it takes” is just how you roll. That’s how Haberman gets world-changing results for our clients.
• You’re curious. As in, late night, all day, one more page, one more link, keep asking questions curious.
• You’re a natural born, career-honed, supernaturally blessed, idea weaving communicator.
• You’re brave. You will walk out with a rock and a sling. You will face the blank canvas. Grinning.
• You’re OK with being vulnerable. You’re OK asking for help. You’re willing to trust a team member.
• You either never had an ego or you had it surgically removed. Collaboration is as natural as breathing.
• You assume positive intentions. Gotta problem? No prob. Get past it. Address it in 48 hours, if not sooner.
• When you hear the word “creative,” your immediate response is, “Aren’t we all?” No. Boxes. Here.

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter detailing why you feel you’re a fit for this position to careers@modernstorytellers.com. Please include “Public Relations Specialist” and your name in the email subject line. No calls, please.

Haberman is an Equal Opportunity Employer.