Public Relations Coordinator

Our Mission at MusicBreeds is to support the professional development of underserved young musicians in disadvantaged communities by increasing their access to life skills, training and resources that can enhance their creative capacity, improve their level of self-awareness, sharpen their financial literacy, and promote holistic self-development. With these, we hope to empower them with everything they need to consistently create marketable content that can help them stay competitive in an unbalanced market system.

We are seeking a Public Relations Manager (PR Manager) to nurture a strong industry network, increase awareness and develop an enviable corporate image by developing and executing effective communication and media relations programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop a marketing communications plan including strategy, goals, budget and tactics
• Develop media relations strategy, seeking high-level placements in print, broadcast and online media
• Coordinate all public relations activities
• Direct social media team to engage audiences across traditional and new media
• Leverage existing media relationships and cultivate new contacts within business and industry media
• Manage media inquiries and interview requests
• Create content for press releases, byline articles and keynote presentations
• Monitor, analyze and communicate PR results on a quarterly basis
• Evaluate opportunities for partnerships, sponsorships and advertising on an on-going basis.
• Build relationships with thought leaders to grow industry awareness
• Maintain a keen understanding of industry trends affecting clients and make appropriate recommendations regarding communication strategy surrounding them

Skills

• Proven working experience in public relations required
• Proven track record designing and executing successful public relations campaigns at both a local and national level
• Strong relationships with both local and national business and industry media outlets
• Experience in acting as a company spokesperson; comfortable and skilled in both broadcast and print media interviews
• Exceptional writing and editing skills
• Solid experience with social media including blogs, Facebook, Twitter, etc.
• Event planning experience
• BA/MA degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications or a related discipline

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Hours per week:

• 10-19

Typical start time:

• 9AM

Typical end time:

• 5PM

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail
• Innovative -- prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity

Company's website:

• www.musicbreeds.org

Work Remotely:

• Temporarily due to COVID-19

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Remote interview process
• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Plastic shield at work stations
• Temperature screenings
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Virtual meetings
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place