Requirements:
- Strong working knowledge of a variety of public relations programs and campaigns
- Must have an existing relationship with both Texas-based traditional and digital media outlets or experience in reaching out to media outlets in the Central-South USA area (ideally 6-18 months of experience)
- Priority will be given to those based in any of the following cities: Dallas, Houston, or Austin
- Self-starter, Team Player with the ability to organize, plan and manage time
- Support will be provided on graphic design and copywriting for PR purposes
Responsibilities:
- Build relationships with new media contacts and maintain relationships with existing contacts
- Pitch story ideas and content to media
- Lead media release schedule for the upcoming event on July 5th
- Respond to requests for information from media outlets in a timely manner
- Organize, schedule, and prepare key leaders for press interviews and other media appearances as needed
- Write press releases, interview questions/responses, media summaries, and other public relations copy material as needed
- Track, evaluate, and share results of PR efforts