JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Our mission goes beyond simply securing placements. The feature stories that Franchise Elevator PR generates across all types of media inspires entrepreneurs to open their own business, and leads to growth of emerging new franchise brands.
• The overall objective team is to effectively pitch traditional print, online and broadcast media, as well as bloggers and social influencers with “media hound” candidates who can effectively pitch traditional print, online and broadcast media, as well as bloggers and social influencers.
• We are seeking PR Specialists and Media Relations Coordinators who crave meaningful, creative work and thrive in a collaborative team environment.
• An average day includes researching and pitching traditional media and social influencers, writing pitches, press releases, team brainstorming, completing activity reports and helping with client presentations.

DESIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Must be an effective, confident communicator – willing to speak up at meetings (client or internal team meetings), ability to hold their own in conversations with all kinds of media
• Must understand various social media channels and how they are utilized for PR
• Must be able to differentiate needs of print/broadcast/online media (bloggers, journalists & reviewers) and know how to approach them accordingly
• Must have the willingness and ability to think beyond traditional PR tactics and strategies to design/execute innovative approaches
• Must possess extremely proficient writing skills and have a firm grasp of AP style
• Must consume the media on a daily basis and be up-to-speed on current events
• Must work well in a team environment
• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university
• Some agency setting related experience and/or training preferred

Please refer the Job description for details