Senior Public Relations Specialist Job at Connected Communications in Las Vegas

Senior Public Relations Specialist

If you're a talented communicator and want to work with a team that values smart strategy, kindness and fun, Connected Communications is the home for you! We offer a flexible work environment to a results-oriented individual who is located in Southern Nevada.

Public Relations Responsibilities:

• Write content for news releases, web, social media, and client communications
• Pitch news stories to media and news publications
• Coordinate interviews and required deliverables for media relations efforts
• Develop news story ideas, pitch, and pursue editorial placements
• Work directly with clients and manage client relationships

Digital Marketing Responsibilities:

• Use design and editing tools including Adobe Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere, and other technologies to tell stories visually
• Knowledge of social media channels including Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, TikTok, Snapchat, and emerging platforms
• Craft engaging and accurate content that furthers clients’ business goals
• Video editing
• Working knowledge of social media accessibility features and best practices including implementing alt text and video captioning
• Write effective and compelling captions & content
• Managing, monitoring, and updating client websites using common website platforms
• Creating appropriate website content aligned with each organization’s strategy

Qualifications & Skills:

• Minimum four years’ experience in a field related to public relations, journalism, marketing or media
• Agency experience preferred
• Excellent skills in Microsoft applications
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and strong organizational skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to clients, media and other employees of the organization
• Ability to multitask and to adhere to deadlines
• Advanced writing skills
• Understanding of local, regional, and national print and online media

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Flexible work environment

Employment Type

Full-time

Connected Communications is a boutique public relations and marketing firm in Las Vegas, Nevada that specializes in residential and commercial real estate, professional services, non-profit and healthcare industries.