Hiltzik Strategies is hiring: Public Relations Senior Associate in New York

Hiltzik Strategies is a strategic communications and consulting firm specializing in message and narrative development, corporate communications, crisis management and litigation support, media relations, digital and social media strategy, research and analysis, and content creation. We serve as a trusted advisor and partner to leading business executives, entrepreneurs, and leaders across media, entertainment, technology, sports, finance, education, public affairs, philanthropy, and other impactful industries.

We are looking for a highly motivated Public Relations Senior Associate in our New York office who will enjoy working in a fast-paced, collaborative, creative environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as main day-to-day support and begin growing client relationships
• Analyze and create meaningful insights from media coverage
• Write, edit, and review first drafts of press releases, fact sheets, Q&As, pitch letters, bios, activity reports, internal and external memos, media results reports or summaries and client recommendations
• Review and finalize media lists
• Establish and manage relationships with reporters at the national, regional, and local level
• Independently develop media pitches and secure relevant opportunities and results
• Moderate media interviews and support media events, product briefings and media tours, and represent clients and products at industry conferences and events
• Participate in new business pitches including research and brainstorming

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of agency and/or public relations experience
• Strong understanding of traditional and non-traditional PR strategies and tactics
• Ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and professionally, both verbally and in writing, with managers, peers, clients, the media, partners, and more
• Self-starter, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, meeting deadlines, and driving projects across the finish line
• Experience working in a client service role and/or in demanding and dynamic situations
• Exceptional attention to detail, follow up, and organization skills
• Digital and social media savvy a plus