Havas Media Network · 3 months ago
Public Relations Assistant
New York - Tribeca
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad
$20/hr - $20/hrHavas Formula is a top-ranked national public relations agency headquartered in New York, seeking a PR Assistant to join their Professional Services team. The role involves supporting account teams on various client projects, building relationships with media and influencers, and contributing to creative ideation.
ConsultingMarketingSocial Media
Responsibilities
Secures unique placements using media outreach (phone and email pitching), to include 5-10 unique placements a month in Tier 3 or higher outlets
Provides social media/competitive intel report and contributes to creative ideation/new pitch concepts that can be shared with clients
Monitors trend/industry news for client coverage for account team review; may assist with compiling trend and industry research into client-facing email or agenda updates
Supports weekly coverage upload and reporting within agency’s dashboard
Researches and builds media and influencer lists
Assists account team with researching client speaking opportunities, industry awards, and competitor analysis
May sit in on conference calls (target 1 – 2 calls per month for each client)
Participates in brainstorms
Assists the team in tracking media hits, influencer engagement metrics, and updates in monthly and quarterly activity reports
Executes various client program components
Supports account team with client event logistics and daily tasks involved
Assists with press kits and media mailers, sample requests, and inventory tracking
Provides research support for account team
Drafts client-ready emails for manager review, press materials, creative pitches, helps contribute to sections of event/launch strategy docs, and other client communications
Participates in agency’s development programs
Contributes positively to the culture, atmosphere and values and exudes a positive outlook on his/her team
Establishes professional and respectful employee relationships within division and agency
Monitors and records time in agency’s system
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree (communications, liberal arts, business or marketing focus preferred)
Strong writing (AP style), editing, listening and verbal communications skills
Resourceful and solutions focused
Capable of multitasking, prioritizing and organizing
Excellent attention to detail
Self-motivated and able to work well in a collaborative environment as well as individually
Effectively manages time, follows up, and is results driven
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and use|development of media databases
Company
Havas Media Network
Havas Media Network specializes in programmatic purchasing, mobile, data consultancy, performance marketing, and social media.
Founded in 1978Brussels, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, BEL
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Simon Bevan
Chief Operating Officer
Jackie Lyons
Chief Planning Officer
Recent News
2025-12-05
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