Champlin PR is looking for a dynamic PR assistant (age 21+) with 2-3 years of experience to support our client’s media relations and influencer campaigns across our portfolio of consumer & spirits brands. The candidate must be driven, detail-oriented, and punctual with excellent verbal and written communication skills. This is a unique opportunity to have a hands-on role that reports directly to the founder. Candidate should be knowledgeable and passionate about consumer pr and cpr’s clients in the space. This is a hybrid position with flex hours.
DUTIES INCLUDE:
- Draft pitch materials on behalf of clients including trend pitches, launch announcements, founder bios, etc
- Maintain media, VIP & influencer contact lists
- Research media coverage for client competitors and new opportunities such as seasonal shopping guides
- Support with pitching and securing press coverage for clients
- Brainstorm and ideate press-worthy initiatives, including pitch ideas for clients
- Track press coverage for clients
- Help to facilitate in-person interviews and editor walkthroughs as needed
- Assist with editor and VIP gifting programs, including address procurement
- Track gifting send-outs and engagement on social
- Assist with researching, negotiating, and briefing paid influencer campaigns on behalf of clients.
- Stay knowledgeable on media topics/trends, celebrity, and current event landscape
- Update client case studies, as needed.
REQUIREMENTS:
- A minimum of two years of experience in Public Relations within an agency or brand.
- Ability to work occasional in-person events and be around alcoholic beverages
- A general understanding of best practices when communicating with agents, managers, and editors
- A sizable and growing roster of media connections across print, broadcast, and digital media
- A genuine interest in reading/watching lifestyle news and staying abreast of social media
- An understanding of affiliate platforms and working with e-commerce writers
- Skilled at writing press releases and other PR-related documents
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Mac IOS, Google Suite, Coverage Book, Cision, Canva, etc
- A can-do attitude and ability to work in service-oriented, stressful situations
- Exceptional strategic and problem-resolution skills, including the ability to think creatively and prioritize multiple projects in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Organization Name:
Champlin PR
Address:
3831 Turtle Creek Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75219
For Questions or to Apply, Send Your Resume To:
Rachel Champlin, rachel@champlinpr.com
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