Public Relations Specialist (Contract)
Sports Recruiting Company
Central Region
Sports Services
Posted/Updated: 07/24/19
Central Region
Sports Services
Posted/Updated: 07/24/19
Job Summary
Job Details
- Looking for a public relations specialist to join our marketing team for temporary contract work.
- Position is a part-time role for approximately one month, with the opportunity for additional contract work depending on performance and employer needs.
Responsibilities
- Lead research and development of contact list for all colleges and universities featured in the 2019 Power Rankings.
- Assist with development of promotional materials for direct outreach to college and universities.
- Write and distribute emails to athletic department representatives.
- Initiate phone calls to athletic departments.
- Maintain a comprehensive record of all outreach.
- Produce weekly report of all outreach and media clips related to 2019 Power Rankings.
Requirements
- 1-year public relations experience preferred.
- A good, basic understanding of collegiate sports.
- Excellent proofreading skills.
- Solid communication skills through verbal, written and telephonic channels.
- Comfortable making cold calls – ability to maintain articulate and professional conversation
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Word.
- Experience pitching and placing earned media stories.
- Must be highly organized with a great attention to detail.
- Ability to juggle multiple priorities, meet deadlines and work independently.
- Strong work ethic and willingness to take initiative.
- Bachelor’s degree required.
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