Public Relations Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Perform day-to-day account work which includes developing program activities and a wide range of written materials (including strategy papers and press releases), coordinating events, maintaining client and media contacts, managing projects.
• Develop and manage projects/programs, including implementation plans, evaluation mechanisms, staffing plans, budgets and timelines.
• Develop all manner of content for media pitching, including pitch letters, press releases, specification sheets and media announcements.
• Communications plans for accounts and understands and track clients’ businesses.
• Presentations for clients relative to project management/program status under the supervision of the team leader.
• Act as a liaison between client, outside suppliers (graphic designers, photographers, A/V houses, etc.) and, as appropriate, other internal and external audiences (e.g., employees, media, interest groups).
• Assists with administrative assignments for client when required.

Requirements:

• Degree in Mass Communications/Marketing/Public Relations.
• Open to entry level candidates and those with 1-2 years of professional public relations other comms related role.
• Proficient in using the Microsoft Office suite of products.
• Strong language command; possess excellent writing and editing skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organised and systematic; ability to adhere to deadline.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.