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We're RECRUITING for the following positions:

PUBLIC RELATIONS INTERN

Summary:

Punch PR is looking for a PR-savvy intern to join our team for the 2024 spring semester with the potential to extend into the summer. The qualified candidate will have strong writing and research capabilities along with applicable knowledge of media outlets, popular social platforms, and industry trends. If you're the right internship candidate, you're a go-getter, a problem solver, a team player, and a great writer.

Description:    

You’re looking to add more tools to your professional toolbelt and explore the multi-faceted world of public relations. We’re looking for a great writer and effective communicator with a passion for connecting the right people to the right story.

Punch interns are critical to our team dynamic and our clients’ success; the term “busy work” doesn’t exist as far as we’re concerned. As a PR Intern, you'll support the team on a variety of accounts and projects by providing tactical support to help generate press coverage and increase our clients’ brand awareness. You’ll get exposure to a wide variety of consumer and B2B clients, becoming an expert on a multitude of industries and processes. Regular assignments will include pitching reporters, tracking media activity, conducting industry research projects, and creating compelling written content for a variety of audiences.

Daily activities will include:

Media Outreach: Write and distribute creative pitches to reporters; assist with drafting and pitching media alerts/press releases

Media Research: Conduct various media and influencer identification research projects

Media Tracking: Monitor incoming media placements using CISION, Google News, etc; develop news summaries and recap reports based on findings

Client Management: Develop interview briefs, award briefs, publicity materials, and media kits to prepare clients for media opportunities

Event Planning: Assist with production/execution of client events

Other PR and office activities as assigned

Qualifications:    

We're open to a wide range of communications-based experiences, but here are some qualifying guidelines:

• Recent graduate or current college student with a focus in communications or other related field (public relations, advertising, journalism, etc)

• Previous internship or relevant work experience is required.

• Ability to work 15-20 hours per week and the self-discipline to manage your time during Spring semester (January - May) with the potential to extend into the summer of 2024.

• Ability to work at least two days in-office with peers each week.

• You have very strong written and verbal communication skills with an ability to adjust tone based on audience.

• You are comfortable contributing new ideas and following through on them with the support of your team members.

• You have an action-oriented default setting and are comfortable operating in a fast-paced agency environment.

• You can navigate a fluid, autonomous professional environment due to your excellent organizational and time management skills.

Compensation & Benefits:    

We offer a great hourly rate and a highly flexible schedule to be determined in collaboration with the candidate. Your working schedule will be determined based on availability. A laptop will be provided to assist with work completion along with a $50 monthly technology allowance.

To apply for this position, send a cover letter and resume to: hnelson@punch-pr.com

PUBLIC RELATIONS SENIOR Account Executive

Summary:

Punch PR is looking for a seasoned public relations and social media account leader. The candidate will have ~3 years of agency experience executing exceptional work for clients.

Bring your fearless ideas, bold insights, and passion for creating a massive impact for our unique and diverse mix of clients.

This position requires excellent writing skills, a strong desire to win, and the ability to lead projects from concept to implementation.

Description:    

You will be responsible for managing the day-to-day activities of key accounts as well as how communicating measurable success with clients, management, and your colleagues.

You'll also lead a talented team working on exciting accounts by providing project oversight as well as daily tactical execution.

You will oversee multiple projects for amazing clients while anticipating their challenges, proposing solutions, offering counsel, and ensuring deadlines are achieved within defined budgets. You'll help manage the millions of media mentions story placements we secure each month, you'll counsel your clients, and write compelling media materials that engage with journalists and producers by telling compelling and relevant brand stories.

Qualifications:    

Must have public relations, marketing, and communications-based experience, but here are a few additional qualifying guidelines:

• You must be professionally curious by nature

• You must be able to initiate action and focus on earning results

• You must be able to articulate an abstract or complex idea in a way that effortlessly relates to the intended audience

• You must be able to keep a team of colleagues and clients focused, on-task, and excited about their roles in complex initiatives

Compensation & Benefits:    

We offer a great salary and benefits package along with a fun, laid-back, and challenging work environment. Health, dental, and vision, paid parking, a technology stipend, and 401k planning.

To apply for this position, send a cover letter and resume to: dracine @ punch-pr.com

FREELANCE pr pro / pr project CONTRACTOR

Summary:

We're always looking for strong bench players. If you're a PR freelancer, then let's talk. 

Description:    

From time to time, we offer contract-based project work to help scale our team to meet our needs. We require time commitments from contractors who can satisfy the scope of the project and we offer our office space to be used as shared co-working space.  

Qualifications:    

All freelancers/contracts must have demonstrable experience as well as references.

Compensation & Benefits:    

We typically offer hourly as well as flat-rate compensation packages. But, we're always open to new relationship models, so let's talk: email dracine @ punch-pr.com

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