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Lambert Public Relations Associate in Detroit, Michigan
Public Relations Associate
Company Overview
Lambert is a strategic communication, capital markets and integrated marketing firm known for making its clients seen and understood in a hyper-connected world. We bring passionate-energy and thoughtful approaches to multiple sectors of business, including mobility and automotive, education and social impact, healthcare, capital markets and public affairs. With offices across the country, our firm has gained regional and national recognition, neither of which would be possible without understanding how to produce ideas that catch light.
Lambert is proud to celebrate an inclusive culture and welcomes candidate’s perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we understand that by assembling a diverse and inclusive workforce allows for a more open exchange of ideas, solutions, and progress.
View some of our past work here (https://lambert.com/case-studies/) and learn more about our company culture here (https://lambert.com/culture/) !
We welcome your consideration for this role and look forward to connecting with you!
Job Summary
This role is key to building our reputation for delivering excellent insights and support to our clients, while also using PR skills that apply a growing knowledge of media. It requires being a liaison between the client and the firm and managing staff resources to achieve project goals in a timely and effective way. Equally important, this person would be integral to account strategy and outcomes and would need to develop a deep understanding of client requirements, their budget and industry to lead client meetings and discussions.
In this role you will…
Exhibit a fine-tuned level of accuracy in overseeing press releases, advisories, client correspondence and media correspondence. To support these materials, he/she must
conduct the appropriate online research and leverage the existing knowledge of the firm
Takes initiative in looking for opportunities to apply expertise and add value to projects
Lead multiple projects while staying organized and keeping an affable attitude
Develop, track and review client account timelines, as assigned
Produce client progress reports, as assigned
Arrange scheduling for meetings and interviews on Teams/Zoom for various client accounts
Create and proof reports, press releases, content calendars, newsletters, and other written pieces for clients
Assist with creating/updating media lists, some media pitching
Conduct secondary research for client pitches and client teams
Use meeting transcripts to create high-level notes for clients and internal teams
Assist with project management on larger accounts, in conjunction with team leader
Help plan meetings and events for clients
Assist Lambert training staff with class preparation and materials
Assist other team members with tasks, as assigned
The ideal candidate possesses the following…
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
Knowledge and agility using components of media and public relations that include: earned media, social media, cause marketing, experiential marketing/events, content development, crisis communication and social listening
Demonstration of clear, effective written and verbal communication to fellow employees and clients
Ease with office systems, online research, and consistent, accurate submittal of billable time
Has confidence dealing with clients and handling difficult situations in a calm and effective manner
Reliable in the role of top reserve liaison between the firm and any client
Can manage complexity and heavier workloads without feeling unnecessary stress
Experiences
1-2 years of experience in Public Relations, preferably at an agency
Preferred education and experience
B.A. degree in communication, journalism, media, public relations or related study
The work environment regularly presents the following physical demands…
Hear or understand verbal and written communication
Communicate verbally and in writing with clarity
Read or check documents for accuracy
Use keyboard to enter or revise words or data
Use computer monitor
Adhere to strict deadlines
Walk and sit
Lift and carry up to 20 pounds
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Some of the benefits and perks working here include…
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
Paid Parental Leave
401(k) match potential and flex accounts
Flexible work schedules and Summer Hours
Hybrid work environment
Profit-sharing and bonus opportunities
Professional development
Career advancement opportunities
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
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