Public Relations Specialist (Contract)

  Sports Recruiting Company
  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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