Month: May 2013

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TWO AMAZING PR / Communication Jobs NYC

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1.  Communications Specialist II Location: HOK, New York, NY HOK is a global design, architecture, engineering and planning firm committed to creating places that enrich people’s lives and help organizations succeed. We are currently seeking a Communications Specialist II (Content Developer) to join our firm-wide communications team in New York, NY.  This position is responsible for gathering, writing, editing and strategically sharing HOK news and information with external and internal audiences. The Communications Specialist II (Content Developer) reports to the Public Relations Director and works closely with communications colleagues to prepare written content – including news releases, articles, and social … Continue reading TWO AMAZING PR / Communication Jobs NYC

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Hiring: Reporters, Editorial Assistant, Digital Specialist and more NJ

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The Record (Bergen County, NJ) has the following full-time openings. If interested, send a resume, cover letter and your five best clips to Douglas Clancy, Assistant Managing Editor, The Record, PO Box 471, Woodland Park, NJ 07424.Clancy@northjersey.com Reporter I – The Features Department serving The Record and the Herald News has an opening for a full-time Reporter I. This reporter will produce engaging stories that explore a variety of topics, but generally concentrate on how health, fitness and food and their significance to North Jersey residents. In general, the reporters must initiate, research, report, interview and write news features on … Continue reading Hiring: Reporters, Editorial Assistant, Digital Specialist and more NJ

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HIRING: Economic Development and Travel Public Relations Entry Level

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Assistant Account Executive, Economic Development Division Development Counsellors International New York, NY Company: Development Counsellors International (DCI) is the leader in marketing places. Since 1960, we have worked with more than 400 cities, regions, states and countries helping them attract both investors and visitors. Based in New York City with 45 professionals nationwide, our firm creates award-winning economic development and tourism marketing campaigns. Job Description: DCI is currently seeking an Assistant Account Executive for our Economic Development Division with 1-2 years of PR, communications, marketing and/or economics experience. The candidate must have a “passion for places” with a strong interest … Continue reading HIRING: Economic Development and Travel Public Relations Entry Level

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5W Public Relations HIRING NYC

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5W Public Relations PR Jobs Working at 5WPR means doing what you love at one of the greatest PR Firms in the U.S. We work with some of the best clients, have world class offerings and great perks (including Summer Fridays and Broke Day Lunch) too. But 5W is much more than just that. We’re a team of talented and creative professionals who strive to put our best foot forth in any and every campaign we work on. We’re always on the lookout for smart, hard-working, creative people who are looking for not just a job but a career and … Continue reading 5W Public Relations HIRING NYC

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Women Outearn Men!

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Great new Pew Research study showing the progress women are making in gender equality!  Kudos too to the men who are willing to adapt to ever-changing gender and family roles. View the full study and its findings at: http://www.pewsocialtrends.org/2013/05/29/breadwinner-moms/ Breadwinner Moms Mothers Are the Sole or Primary Provider in Four-in-Ten Households with Children; Public Conflicted about the Growing Trend by Wendy Wang, Kim Parker and Paul Taylor Chapter 1: Overview A record 40% of all households with children under the age of 18 include mothers who are either the sole or primary source of income for the family, according to … Continue reading Women Outearn Men!

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WCG Hiring! Social Media, public relations and more!

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http://wcgblog.wcgwork.com/careers WCG is an independent strategic communications firm providing integrated solutions built upon clear analytics, with the aim of achieving competitive advantage for a growing spectrum of leading companies and organizations. WCG’s staff is an eclectic mix of experienced, diverse thinkers who partner with organizations in a wide array of industries to promote product differentiation and competitiveness, reputational distinction, social credibility and organizational clarity. Analytics | New York, United States                        Part of the W2O Group’s family, Twist is a nimble and adaptive communications firm where innovative technologies intertwine with expert knowledge and extreme curiosity to create highly customized client … Continue reading WCG Hiring! Social Media, public relations and more!

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8 Ways PR is like parenthood!

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Summer break is nearly here. This mean’s school’s out soon.  Here is my friendly reminder how public relations is not unlike being a parent.  Enjoy! View this article on PR Daily too: http://prdaily.com/Main/Articles/10991.aspx I chose to switch careers from the fast-paced public relations agency world to higher education after I became a mom. However, two kids later, I’ve realized that being a parent is much like working in public relations. Here are some similarities: 1. Both are 24-hour jobs. In public relations you work many late nights and weekends to develop proposals, help clients meet their deadlines or respond to … Continue reading 8 Ways PR is like parenthood!

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REALLY Need A Job? Follow my simple steps!

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Do you need a job and are tired of browsing endlessly on monster.com or careerbuilder?  The best jobs aren’t published on career centers or job boards.  Here is how I’ve always earned my dream career opportunities:   1. Identify a target list of companies you REALLY like and admire. 2. Find the contact information of the person you REALLY want to work for (not the HR manager). 3. Follow the company and executive on Twitter, Linked-In, etc. 4. Read as much news about the company as possible. 5. REALLY do your research: review career skills, clients, cases, etc. 6. Identify a … Continue reading REALLY Need A Job? Follow my simple steps!

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HIRING: Entry-level Social Media, Beauty

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Assistant Community Manager As the Assistant Community Manager across two beauty brands, you will work with the Community manager and Senior Community Managers in handling real time response on the brands Facebook page. The brand has relationships with celebrities so you will be well versed in trends and pop culture. A critical member of the community management team, you will be responsible for consumer support and answering questions about the brand to drive engagement. A conversationalist off and online, you also thrive in a dynamic, quickly growing and collaborative team environment. A love for research is also required as your … Continue reading HIRING: Entry-level Social Media, Beauty

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HIRING: Ketchum Senior A/E Sports and Entertainment

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 LINK TO OPPORTUNITY: https://careers-ketchum.icims.com/jobs/5059/senior-account-executive%2c-ketchum-sports-%26-entertainment/jobGeneral Responsibilities: Serve as a client lead within the Entertainment PR team of Ketchum Sports & Entertainment (KSE) specifically working to execute entertainment and music programming for clients. Responsibilities: Have excellent judgment and experience with pricing ranges for programming—experiential, event-based, etc. Serve as a day-to-day contact and project manager for key client relationships Have strong relationships with entertainment and consumer lifestyle media outlets. Develop and/or maintain relationships with Ketchum, Ketchum Sports & Entertainment (KSE) team members and clients. Provide      high value counseling and consulting for both internal and external      clients. Counsel      teams on appropriate entertainment opportunities for … Continue reading HIRING: Ketchum Senior A/E Sports and Entertainment