Public Relations Associate Job at Lambert in Ferndale

Public Relations Associate

Company Overview

Lambert is a strategic communication, capital markets and integrated marketing firm known for making its clients seen and understood in a hyper-connected world. We bring passionate-energy and thoughtful approaches to multiple sectors of business, including mobility and automotive, education and social impact, healthcare, capital markets and public affairs. With offices across the country, our firm has gained regional and national recognition, neither of which would be possible without understanding how to produce ideas that catch light.

Lambert is proud to celebrate an inclusive culture and welcomes candidates perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we understand that by assembling a diverse and inclusive workforce allows for a more open exchange of ideas, solutions, and progress.

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We welcome your consideration for this role and look forward to connecting with you!

Job Summary

This role is key to building our reputation for delivering excellent insights and support to our clients, while also using PR skills that apply a growing knowledge of media. It requires being a liaison between the client and the firm and managing staff resources to achieve project goals in a timely and effective way. Equally important, this person would be integral to account strategy and outcomes and would need to develop a deep understanding of client requirements, their budget and industry to lead client meetings and discussions.

In this role you will

• Exhibit a fine-tuned level of accuracy in overseeing press releases, advisories, client correspondence and media correspondence. To support these materials, he/she must

conduct the appropriate online research and leverage the existing knowledge of the firm

• Takes initiative in looking for opportunities to apply expertise and add value to projects
• Lead multiple projects while staying organized and keeping an affable attitude
• Develop, track and review client account timelines, as assigned
• Produce client progress reports, as assigned
• Arrange scheduling for meetings and interviews on Teams/Zoom for various client accounts
• Create and proof reports, press releases, content calendars, newsletters, and other written pieces for clients
• Assist with creating/updating media lists, some media pitching
• Conduct secondary research for client pitches and client teams
• Use meeting transcripts to create high-level notes for clients and internal teams
• Assist with project management on larger accounts, in conjunction with team leader
• Help plan meetings and events for clients
• Assist Lambert training staff with class preparation and materials
• Assist other team members with tasks, as assigned

The ideal candidate possesses the following

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Knowledge and agility using components of media and public relations that include: earned media, social media, cause marketing, experiential marketing/events, content development, crisis communication and social listening
• Demonstration of clear, effective written and verbal communication to fellow employees and clients
• Ease with office systems, online research, and consistent, accurate submittal of billable time
• Has confidence dealing with clients and handling difficult situations in a calm and effective manner
• Reliable in the role of top reserve liaison between the firm and any client
• Can manage complexity and heavier workloads without feeling unnecessary stress

Experiences

• 1-2 years of experience in Public Relations, preferably at an agency

Preferred education and experience

• B.A. degree in communication, journalism, media, public relations or related study

The work environment regularly presents the following physical demands

• Hear or understand verbal and written communication
• Communicate verbally and in writing with clarity
• Read or check documents for accuracy
• Use keyboard to enter or revise words or data
• Use computer monitor
• Adhere to strict deadlines
• Walk and sit
• Lift and carry up to 20 pounds

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Some of the benefits and perks working here include

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) match potential and flex accounts
• Flexible work schedules and Summer Hours
• Hybrid work environment
• Profit-sharing and bonus opportunities
• Professional development
• Career advancement opportunities

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

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