Pr / Marketing Associate Needed (Downtown L.A.)

Feb. 10, 2012

Los Angeles, CA

Confidential

Growing Marketing / Public Relations firm in the consumer electronics industry has an entry-level position for a dedicated public relations / marketing associate.

Duties include:

Interacting with clients over the phone, via email and in person

Drafting press releases with a thorough understanding of AP style

Creating and managing press distribution lists and fostering relationships with working media

Assisting in developing ideas to further promote clients, their products and services

Creating content for in-house and client-side online social media

Assembling HTML-based email newsletters and communications

Data entry

Miscellaneous office duties

Some travel to local shows, client offices

The following skills are a MUST (please do not apply if you do not possess these skills):

Excellent writer (prior press release writing experience a plus)

Grasp of basic HTML to create email blasts and newsletters

Professional demeanor and presentation in person / via email / over the phone

Commitment to excellent client service

Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Dreamweaver

Familiarity with adding / updating content using Wordpress

Basic image resizing and manipulation

Comfortable with PC / Windows Environment

The following skills are not essential, but beneficial:

Knowledge of Mobile Electronics / Car Stereo products

Proficient in Adobe Photoshop

Graphic Design

Web Development

Video Editing

Familiarity with Joomla

Basic photography / videography

Work in a professional office environment in the heart of downtown Los Angeles. Flexible hours; casual dress; stunning high-rise view; free lunch once per week; free coffee! Ideal position for recent graduate or graduate student with appropriate skill set. Please send introductory letter, resume and work samples to the supplied Craigslist address.