Public Relations Society of America – NY Capital Region Chapter

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENTS

Have an opening for a communications/pr professional at your agency, business or college? E-mail us at PRSA_Capital_Region@hotmail.com.

 

Senior Account Executive, Zone 5

About You

You love marketing communications.  It isn’t enough to simply work with a client, you become their partner.  You understand their business thoroughly and feel comfortable making recommendations to ensure goals are met and expectations are surpassed. Sometimes you’re doing this alone; other times you are working with a team. And, in a perfect world, you’ve done this for healthcare, higher education or technology clients. With more than five to seven years experience under your belt, this is second nature to you. Tight deadlines?  No problem.  Because you’re organized. I mean, really organized. You’ve got a cool head and know what it takes to get things done. Like a good chess player, you’re always thinking three steps ahead. Late nights/early mornings/overnight travel? You understand that sometimes they’re a necessary reality (but it’s not a way of life).  Branding?  You get it.  It’s not marketing jargon, it’s the way we think.  Why marketing?  Because you love the challenge, creativity and teamwork.  It’s that simple.

About Us

We are Zone 5 – a unique combination of people and technology working together to provide outstanding results for our clients.  Our combination of strategic thinkers, savvy research and media professionals, and outstanding creative talent, all of whom are passionate about what they do, make for a winning team. Our collaborative, practical approach keeps an eye on the clients’ goals and limitations, and insures that we are always on the same page.

Big-Time Talent, Small-Agency Attitude.  Zone 5 boasts some of the regions most seasoned and respected marketing and creative professionals. Our team’s resumes include work on national award-winning campaigns, national clients and cutting-edge production. Yet we all know that our clients’ success is our success and we keep focused on that goal. And we check our egos at the door. We know that our past experience is only a building block for the future. We mean it when we say: Smart. Agile. Creative.

About the Job

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting senior managers/team with the management and implementation of existing accounts and/or specific projects as assigned.
• Assume lead role (liaison) of accounts and/or projects, depending on experience level
• Build strong professional relationships with day-to-day client contacts.
• Initiate or accept assignments and prepare budgets, briefings, and estimates with review and approval from senior staff.
• Manage projects with respect to workflow, timelines and budgets.
• Review key projects at critical stages of production (concepts, proofs, final product).
• Liaison with production vendors, including quoting, purchase orders, scheduling and general project management. May include attending press-checks, video shoots, casting, focus group research, etc.

Reply to hr@zone5.com

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Events and Promotions Manager, Ed Lewi Associates

Leading marketing and public relations agency seeks skilled events and promotions manager. Responsibilities include ability to spearhead and collaborate on event management, including conceptualization, planning, budgeting, coordination and execution of all on and off-site activities for consumer-oriented trade shows and special events. Individual will also be responsible for developing and implementing original and creative consumer-based promotions, including coordination and execution among all relevant parties. Individual must be extremely detail-oriented, a planning professional and have a love for logistics. Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills are required. Position includes a sales component and requires ability and passion to interact with clients and vendors. One to three years’ experience preferred. Applicants should cite specific examples and provide detailed outline of event management experience, including sales strategy and philosophy. Please submit cover letter and resume, including salary requirements to info@edlewi.com.    

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AUTOMOTIVE AGENCY ACCOUNT MANAGER, POTRATZ
Would you like to work in an Automotive Advertising Agency as an Account Manager where you will be a key player and be encouraged to learn something new everyday to help our Auto Dealers surpass their goals…then read on!

POTRATZ is a full service automotive advertising agency that focuses on fully integrating our entire portfolio of services to drive results for our clients. Our philosophy is simple…Empower the agency team to drive results for the client and all great things will follow. Our services include: Media Placement for traditional and interactive, social media marketing, online brand reputation management, behavioral marketing, video search, BDC set up, off site lead management and appointment setting, graphic design, lead generation, surveys, web design, TV and radio production, public relations, interactive marketing, and strategic planning.

As an automotive account manager for POTRATZ you will be responsible for managing existing automotive clients by:

• Initiating and Coordinating Agency Projects
• Presenting and Analyzing reports of the Success of Current and Past Campaigns
• Building Client Relations
• Project Briefs Creation
• Working with Creative Department
• Promotions and Events
• Working Trade Shows NADA, Digital Dealer, JD Power
• Facilitating meetings
• Writing Ad Copy, Press Releases, RFP’s, presentations, and final presentations
• Presenting to automotive dealers and internal colleagues
• Staying Current on industry trends, account moves, and personnel moves among prospect organizations

Account Manager Qualifications

• 5+ years of Automotive Marketing or Marketing Experience
• Bachelor’s degree
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong project management skills
• Strong sales and presentation skills
• Outstanding relationship building skills
• Ability to handle fast paced, demanding work load
• Willing to travel
• Available to clients via email, cell phone, social media outlets

If you become part of Potratz then you can expect a very competitive salary, 401K, health insurance, and learning in a fast paced automotive marketing environment. To apply, send your resume to careers@ppadv.com.

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Communications Manager, New York State School Boards Association

 

Internship Opportunity, Northeastern New York Division of the March of Dimes

The Northeastern New York Division of the March of Dimes is looking for highly motivated and dependable interns to assist with communications, fundraising and special event coordination. This is an exciting opportunity for Communications, Marketing or Liberal Arts students to gain a general understanding of the not-for-profit arena through an internship with the March of Dimes, a national voluntary health agency whose mission is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality.

Responsibilities:

Media Relations: Writing and distribution of press releases, effective communication of March of Dimes mission, compiling media lists, pitching, and follow up.

Special Event Coordination: Support relating to the preparation and execution of fundraising events, including administrative work.

Fundraising: Soliciting area businesses for participation relating to fundraising events.

Volunteer Management: Participation in meetings and managing duties of volunteers at fundraising events.

Qualifications:

Positive attitude and willingness to learn a must. Knowledge of Microsoft software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.  Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally.  Commitment of approximately 20 hours per week.

Special Requirements:

Transportation is necessary.  Ability to work weekends when needed for assistance with events.

Send Letter and Resume To:

Joslyn McArdle, Community Director

March of Dimes NENY

4 Computer Drive West, Suite 201

Albany, NY  12205

jmcardle@marchofdimes.com

Phone: 518-453-0474

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WEB COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER, NYS HIGHER EDUCATION SERVICES CORPORATION

Under the general direction of the Director of Public Information, develops, edits, and publishes program-related web sites for services offered by HESC to support several grants.

For more information including salary, benefits, and minimum qualifications, visit the NYS HESC website.

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, COMMUNICATIONS, SUNY COLLEGE AT PLATTSBURGH

The Department of Communications at the State University of New York College at Plattsburgh seeks applicants for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Public Relations, effective August 2012.

Duties: Teaching Public Relations Writing, Research Methods, Public Relations Campaigns and other offerings in a certifiable sequence of public relations courses,advising the public relations agency practicum, student advisement, scholarship, and service to department and university.

Requirements: Ph.D., or APR, or Master’s degree in Communications, or a related field, combined with substantial professional experience in public relations.

For more information, including preferred qualifications and salary, click here.

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MEDIA & MARKETING ASSOCIATE, COLLEGE OF NANOSCALE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING, UNIV AT ALBANY

The College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (CNSE) of the University at Albany-SUNY (UAlbany) is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Media and Marketing Associate. The Media and Marketing Associate will report to the Vice President for Marketing and Communications, and be responsible for the development, support and deployment of various communications’ programs, initiatives and vehicles to assist in augmenting CNSE’s global educational, research, development, technology deployment, and economic growth programs. This includes fostering relations with all critical stakeholders, including corporate partners, government and economic development agencies, and faculty, staff and students. The position works closely with the top officers of CNSE to ensure the CNSE media, marketing, and educational and community outreach messages are appropriately targeted, highly produced and effectively communicated.

The successful candidate should play an enabling role in maximizing positive exposure for CNSE to its target audiences through the development, support and use of creative and exceptional print, digital, online and video communications vehicles; by providing support for CNSE marketing and media relations activities, including trade shows, conferences and events; and in developing and executing creative ideas to support the generation and retention of funding and business opportunities for CNSE within the internationally competitive higher education and R&D communities.

The successful candidate will perform all relevant and required tasks that support CNSE’s overarching media relations and marketing outreach strategies. These tasks include, but are not restricted to, support for CNSE’s media relations activities through development, writing, editing and deployment of press releases, articles for CNSE’s website and related print and online publications, and items for social media outlets such as Facebook and Twitter, as well as interaction with online, print and broadcast journalists; support for CNSE’s marketing outreach activities through design, copywriting and photography for CNSE marketing materials, to include educational and promotional brochures, flyers, and related print and online publications; and support for CNSE’s educational, public and community outreach events and activities through creation and development of PowerPoint presentations, scripts, displays and other related materials; creative development and use of podcasts, videos, and multi-media segments to promote CNSE online and at special events, in presentations, and at conferences, tradeshows, workshops, symposia and other relevant forums; and providing logistical support for events and activities held at CNSE’s Albany NanoTech Complex, and in support of CNSE presence and programs at off-site venues.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A minimum of two years experience in public relations, journalism, marketing, or a related field;
• Associate’s degree in marketing, communications, journalism, English, or related field from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Dept. of Education or other internationally recognized accrediting institution; AAS degrees in physics, chemistry, engineering, biology or materials science will also be considered;
• Excellent written and oral communications skills;
• Demonstrated ability to write creative, clear and concise text for use across multiple media and marketing platforms, including print, online, digital and video;
• Demonstrated ability to be effective working within both large, multi-faceted organizations and entrepreneurial environments;
• Candidates must address in their application their abilities to work with culturally diverse populations.

Preferred Qualifications:

Five years experience in public relations, journalism, marketing, or a related field, with demonstrated expertise in writing creative, clear and concise text for use across multiple media and marketing platforms, including print, online, digital and video, and a background in media or media relations.

BA/BS degree in marketing, communications, journalism, English, or related field from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Dept. of Education or other internationally recognized accrediting institution; BA/BS degrees in physics, chemistry, engineering, biology or materials science will also be considered.

Notes: Position contingent on the availability of funding.

 

Virtual PR Agency Fetching Communications Seeks Experienced Media Relations Professionals to Join Veterinary/Pet Product Niche Practice
In 2010 Americans spent 50.84 billion dollars on their pets for pet food, accessories, veterinary care, medications, gifts and maintenance. No doubt, the pet industry is booming. At Fetching Communications, our unique niche is in representing companies that cater to pets as well as the veterinarians who care for them.

We are currently interviewing candidates who can work from their own home offices, in cities nationwide, representing pet and vet related products and services.

Desired Skills & Experience
If you are interested in joining our team, and working in our virtual, home-office environment, please check that your credentials meet the below requirements:

Mandatory Requirements:
4+ years of PR Agency experience
Home office
Proven media relations success with national and regional print, TV, radio and online placements
Account management experience
Outstanding writing and verbal skills

Desired skills:
Proven results with blogger outreach and product placement
Consumer product PR experience or professional services PR experience, including healthcare
Social media campaign experience

Optional skills:
Experience with pet or veterinary related companies
Media Training experience

Compensation:
The salary range for this position starts at $40,000. Fetching Communications offers PTO, paid holidays, retirement plan match and various perks. At this time we do not offer health insurance benefits. A study by HR.com about flexible, work at home positions placed an additional dollar value of 10-15% on top of take home salary.

Interested and qualified? We ask that you submit a cover letter with your salary history, along with your resume as a Word or PDF document to work@fetchingcommunications.com. Subject line must be: Applicant (NAME) for Media Relations Associate.

No phone calls please. Thank you so much for your interest!

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DIRECTOR OF STATE LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS, NYC DOE
The Director of State Legislative Affairs will monitor, develop and advance the Department of Education’s (DOE) state legislative priorities.  The Director will also serve as a liaison with New York City delegation in the State Legislature, relevant offices within the Executive branch, and the other key education stakeholders and advocacy groups.  The Director will also assist the Office of Public Affairs with other Department-based initiatives and projects.  This is a full-time position likely to be based in Albany.  Performs related work.

More information…

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Account Executive/Jr. Account Executive, Baker Communications

Account Executive

Responsibilities:

Draft and service pitch letters, press releases and media advisories; Create targeted media lists for broadcast, radio, print and online outlets; Proactively pitch media outlets, including broadcast, print, radio and new media; Write and edit media materials such as media advisories, fact sheets, bios and case studies; Daily client interaction to update, report on, and discuss media relations; Daily interaction with media outlets to discuss upcoming story ideas; Daily account management activity such as agendas, recaps, activity reports, monthly reports, media monitoring, etc.; Attend and facilitate media interviews; Coordinate various events including media outreach events; Assist in researching, writing and development of new business proposals and presentations; Work collaboratively with team members to develop and implement successful PR campaigns (including social media campaigns); Assist in Baker PR website management; Misc. research and projects assigned.

Qualifications:

• B.A./B.S. in Public Relations, Communications or related field
• At least 3 to 5 years of PR agency experience
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong leadership and motivation skills
• Proven client relations and supervisory skills
• Creative and energetic personality
• Detail oriented
• Strong understanding of social media, integration, monitoring and measurement tools

E-mail resume to Megan@bakerpublicrelations.com

Junior Account Executive

Entry-level position.

Responsibilities:

Assist the group and all supervising account members in the development and maintenance of media lists; Strong phone and pitching work; Respond in a timely manner to client requests or needs; Prepare and implement PR program components for clients, including media contacts, special event coordination, writing and/or distribution of press releases, program writing and research; Assist in coordination of all necessary materials for client presentations; Maintain and update account files; Stock and scan all clip books; help to conduct agency brainstorming sessions to develop strategic/creative thinking for clients; Be able to communicate effectively in all written and verbal reports; Misc. research, duties and projects as required.

Qualifications:

• B.S./B.A. in Public Relations, Communications or related field
• At least 6 months – 1 year of PR agency experience and/or an internship in related field a plus
• Excellent writing skills a must as well as experience with writing press releases
• Creative and energetic personality
• Outgoing, aggressive and motivated
• Understanding of social media

E-mail resume to megan@bakerpublicrelations.com