What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Relations Associate position at Lambert?
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 candidate's 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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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 mustconduct 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 projectsLead multiple projects while staying organized and keeping an affable attitudeDevelop, track and review client account timelines, as assignedProduce client progress reports, as assignedArrange scheduling for meetings and interviews on Teams / Zoom for various client accountsCreate and proof reports, press releases, content calendars, newsletters, and other written pieces for clientsAssist with creating / updating media lists, some media pitchingConduct secondary research for client pitches and client teamsUse meeting transcripts to create high-level notes for clients and internal teamsAssist with project management on larger accounts, in conjunction with team leaderHelp plan meetings and events for clientsAssist Lambert training staff with class preparation and materialsAssist other team members with tasks, as assignedThe 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 listeningDemonstration of clear, effective written and verbal communication to fellow employees and clientsEase with office systems, online research, and consistent, accurate submittal of billable timeHas confidence dealing with clients and handling difficult situations in a calm and effective mannerReliable in the role of top reserve liaison between the firm and any clientCan manage complexity and heavier workloads without feeling unnecessary stressExperiences
1-2 years of experience in Public Relations, preferably at an agencyPreferred education and experience
B.A. degree in communication, journalism, media, public relations or related studyThe work environment regularly presents the following physical demands...
Hear or understand verbal and written communicationCommunicate verbally and in writing with clarityRead or check documents for accuracyUse keyboard to enter or revise words or dataUse computer monitorAdhere to strict deadlinesWalk and sitLift and carry up to 20 poundsThe 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 insurancePaid Parental Leave401(k) match potential and flex accountsFlexible work schedules and Summer HoursHybrid work environmentProfit-sharing and bonus opportunitiesProfessional developmentCareer 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.