Public Relations Associate

Purpose:

To provide general public relations support as part of the Living Out Loud Public Relations team.

Living Out Loud Communications (LOL) is a small firm dedicated to serving the communications needs of clients that have a social and/or environmental mission. LOL seeks a Public Relations Associate to support the overall services of the firm including media relations, strategic counsel, cause-branding, events and philanthropic partnerships.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of the Media Map data base including follow up with editors, sending new products, providing research information on consumer, trade and business press, editorial calendars, on-line research, sending press releases and submitting reports to clients;
• Maintain client reports
• Assist in production and execution of all consumer and trade press mailings including news release production and execution (formatting, proofing, archive maintenance) mailing list preparation, and mailing;
• pitch reporters on issues related to health, wellness and social/enviromental mission. Support in the creation of innovative campaigns that work to drive consumers toward social change
• Work with clients' internal staff to manage press kits including article and new release duplication, assembly, supply to editors and journalists as needed;

Qualifications:

• Must have prior PR experience and be familiar with editorial deadlines, media-relations and consumer products. Must be able to work at a high-paced speed, often around reporters, deadlines and press events
• Must be self-motivated, able to work remotely, energetic, adaptable and flexible
• Must have good listening skills and attention to detail
• Must be able to work independently, at times initiating tasks
• Must be a team player, willing to support at times, lead other times

This job can be done virutally.

Application Instructions:

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter by email to the address below.