Public Relations Assistant

This is a Full Time Job

##This will be a hybrid position with a mixture of virtual and in-office work in West Hollywood or Sherman Oaks##

We are a boutique Los Angeles-based Entertainment PR Agency that is seeking a motivated, experienced self-starter with 1-2 years full-time in-house agency experience in Public Relations to join our small yet hardworking team as an Assistant.

Hours:
9:00 am-6:00 pm Monday-Friday with some nights and weekends for event coverage as needed

Job Duties
-Assist CEO and Vice President with coordinating their schedules and performing essential tasks necessary for seamless day-to-day operations of the company
-Drafting and updating materials including: bios, press releases and pitches, spreadsheets, contact lists, etc.
-Extensive pitching of agency clients for print, online, and on-camera press opportunities
-Covering events: photoshoots, red carpets, interviews etc.
-Creating call sheets and itineraries for clients
-Editing and sending in written press interviews for clients
-Creating Press Clippings and Electronic Press Kits
-Assist with maintaining office calendar
• Researching press outlets and events
• Finding contacts for media outlets and events
• Social Media: Updating our Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram pages on a daily basis

The ideal candidate must:
-Have at least 1-2 years full-time in-house agency experience in Public Relations
-Have a great work ethic
-Be extremely detail-oriented
-Be a good problem-solver
-Be able to balance multiple time-sensitive tasks at once
-Enjoy interacting wi clients and attending red carpet events
-Have working laptop and cell phone. Mac preferred.
-Be proficient in posting on social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram)
-Have excellent phone and email etiquette for communication with clients and high-level business associates
-Have exemplary writing and copy editing skills
-Be able to work independently both in and outside of the office environment.

We are looking for someone who is committed, passionate, and willing to grow with the company!

We offer competitive pay and a hands-on, collaborative office environment.