Jobs

• Ongoing client interaction
• Management of client marketing strategies
• Conflict resolution
• Public relations efforts, including press release writing and distribution, event planning and media pitching
• Writing copy to support marketing communications and promotional efforts
• Writing and updating client web copy
• Overall direction and guidance for creative aspects of client marketing deliverables
• Managing client contact/referral lists
• Working as part of team to generate creative ideas and concepts to fulfill the advertising and marketing needs of clients
• Regular attendance of both client and company meetings as needed

• A BA/BS in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or a legal degree is required
• 2-5 years advertising agency or law firm experience
• Bilingual desired
• Understanding of the overall media landscape with a focus on PR, Advertising, Web and Marketing Communications
• Account/Project Management Experience
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Adaptability
• Detail oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Experienced in managing and meeting deadlines
• Proficient in MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Social Media activities that integrate technology, telecommunications and social interaction
• An understanding of web development and web SEO techniques

• Maintain regular direct contact with Global DP-DHL Corporate Media Relations Head Office.
• Collaborate with the Americas Head of Marketing Communications and the Global DP-DHL Corporate Media Relations Head Office in the planning and activation of a corporate communication/PR outreach plan that advocates for the business by building and maintaining positive relationships with key stakeholders.
• With the direction of the Americas Head of Marketing Communications and the Global DP-DHL Corporate Media Relations Head Office, manage the development and implementation of the Americas Regional PR plan, basing priorities and actions on the NAFTA countries of the USA, Mexico and Canada, with special attention on the major USA media metro markets in order to help achieve sales/marketing goals and to increase the market awareness of the DHL brand, its achievements, products, services and competitive position in the international transportation and logistics industry.
• Create an adjoining editorial content strategy for the region to ensure an ongoing regular news of DHL achievements, products, services and other good-will information concerning the organization via coverage in digital web and news portals, newspapers, magazines, audio and visual communication media. Develop and implement proactive media relations tactics, such as digital and web content, press releases, pitches, interviews, success case studies and by-lined articles.
• Manage the creation and execution of the elements related to a executive public speaking engagements, media interviews, press conferences, journalist roundtables, and other public events that align with key customer needs as well as the DHL brand characteristics and international logistics industry.
• With the direction of the Global DP-DHL Corporate Communications Team and the DHL Americas Head of Marketing Communications, create a crisis response handbook for the region. Formulate the communication response to unanticipated events (crisis) in rapidly evolving situations with short time frames.
• Council and lead in-country communication colleagues and ensure all in-country PR agency teams meet DHL corporate communications standards and are trained and equipped to achieve high satisfactory results.
• Leverage the Americas Regional PR agency and country marketing teams to integrate efforts and activate communication initiatives and channels that send, receive and reinforce messages with each country in the Americas region.
• Interact with news journalists regarding inquiries on both news-making situations and unexpected confrontational situations. Demonstrate and maintain ongoing relationships with tier-one reporters, editors and news agency correspondents of pan-regional business, specialized industry and logistics trade publications.
• Establish relationships with industry organizations to coordinate programs that promote good corporate citizenship and enhance DHL’s goodwill toward its customers.
• Place DHL executives at specific targeted speaking opportunities based on an evaluation of subject matter and intended audience. Prepare spokesperson briefing book, talking points and Q&A briefing materials. 
• Apply communication measurement techniques to report ROI on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
• Manage content for an Americas Regional Online Press Room and drive usage of in-country online press rooms.
• Regularly scan social, economic and political trends and PR/corporate communication best practices and make recommendations to enhance DHL’s image.
• Manage, model and implement best practices.
• Manage outsourced PR activities and provide agency direction and guidance for success.
• Provide countries standardized corporate communications guidelines, key messages, materials, templates, and program/plan framework for in-country counterparts to localize the same within their countries of responsibility.
• Work with Global DP-DHL Corporate Media Relations Head Office and Americas Head of Marketing Communications to ensure budgets, plans, messaging and reference content is in place.

1. Perform other duties as assigned. 

• BA/BS in communications, public relations and/or journalism. Masters Degree a plus, but not required.
• Fluent in English and Spanish. Portuguese and French is a plus.
• A minimum of 8-10 years' previous experience in media relations, journalism, public relations or corporate communications for a multi-national corporation, and exposure to work within a web news portals, news radio/TV station, news service and/or PR agencies.
• Tier-1 business and financial media experience in both the USA and major international media in Latin America.
• Comfort and experience managing controversial public affairs issues and financial announcements in the news media.
• 3-5 years of proven ability to manage and lead teams and PR agencies with measurable positive results.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the structure, operations, reporting requirements and editorial practices of print and broadcast media.
• Leading-edge, clever and persuasive thinking, with a journalistic point-of-view.
• Desire and ability to take initiative and manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Demonstrated capabilities in working effectively with cross-functional teams and in-country marketing units.
• Strong project management skills and commitment to results.
• Excellent written communication, editing and presentation skills.
• Professional presence and demeanor.
• Self-starter, motivated, team player, able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Unyielding attention to detail that results in zero typos and errors, due to the highly visible nature of the position.

1. Ability to operate PC-based software programs and automated business systems.
2. Excellent analytical, problem solving, organizational, leadership, interpersonal and motivational skills. An interactive, “team player” approach.
3. Ability to communicate effectively and clearly both in writing and orally, in both one-on-one and in group-presentation situations. Ability to interface with all functions and at all levels in the organization including third parties such as the media and vendors.
4. Ability to operate various pieces of office equipment including, but not limited to: computer, keyboard, mouse, copier, calculator, peripheral computer equipment and phones as required by position.
5. Ability to work well under pressure, perform and manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines.
6. Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time to perform work. Ability to bend, stoop and lift up to ten pounds.
7. Ability to effectively perform and manage assignments and staff to meet performance goals within established guidelines and deadlines.
8. Ability to understand company, department and customer needs, issues and concerns.
9. Ability to remain current on market and business trends affecting DHL’s business.

PR Senior Account Position – we are a busy Fort Lauderdale office for a national, NY-based firm with a roster of exciting lifestyle and travel accounts, seeking an experienced PR pro with min. 5 years experience to lead an account team and actively participate in new business efforts.  Ideal candidate should have demonstrated capability planning and executing client programs, strong writing and media relations skills, and new business proposal writing and presentation experience.  This is an excellent growth opportunity for a motivated individual to join an award-winning, enthusiastic and hard-working team.  Salary and title negotiable based on qualifications.   Please send resume and cover letter with salary history to rosalie@msilver-pr.com.

• Strong organizational and written and verbal communication skills
• Must be persistent and have excellent follow up communication
• Must be highly persuasive and have the ability to solicit donations of supplies and inventory
• Must be able to research and develop new contacts with local businesses
• Computer skills in Word and Excel and ability to create and maintain spreadsheets
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with current and new business owners and managers
• Prior phone sales experience preferred
• Bi-lingual in Spanish a plus, but not necessary

Public Relations Account Manager

Public Relations Account Manager needed for Coral Gables agency to work approximately 30 hours per week. At least two years of previous experience in media relations required. Must have working knowledge of social media, experience writing press releases, special event planning and strong communications skills. Candidate must be bilingual, a quick learner, able to multi-task and willing to take direction easily. Should be able to manage day-to-day account responsibilities, have regular communication with clients, develop media plans and campaigns, have knowledge of media contacts in the market and strong presentation skills. Previous agency experience preferred. Please send resumes to info@bristolpr.com and include writing samples. NO PHONE CALLS.

• Manage the day-to-day public relations responsibilities (with supervision) of specific accounts, including planning and execution, and project management.
• Write background materials, develop presentations, implement account programs and maintain regular contact with client(s).
• Execute year-long media relations campaigns on a local and regional basis.
• Develop a thorough understanding and knowledge of clients’ business and their competitive environment.
• Develop editorial media contacts and relationships with key media.
• Prepare a full range of written materials including press releases, byline articles, client correspondence and reports.
• Contribute to the development of, and execute, local and regionally-focused social media campaigns.
• Work with larger account team to develop integrated marketing promotions.
• Contribute to the development of account plans.
• Contribute to new business initiatives as appropriate.
• Participation in agency marketing initiatives
• Accountable to generate and partner with appropriate staff on new business activity

• Bachelor’s degree in public relations or a related communications field.
• Minimum of three years experience in the public relations field as a full-time professional. Agency experience is preferred.
• Food/retail experience is preferred but not a necessity.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Strong writing skills.
• Good research skills
• Solid media relations and social media experience.
• Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to multi-task and balance priorities.
• Demonstrated client service orientation.
• High level of initiative.
• Experience working as part of a team is preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 30% (mostly day trips)

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