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Public Relations Manager
DESCRIPTION:
The Public Relations Manager will be a key contributor to the development and implementation of local, regional and national public relations strategies for our clients nationwide. This person is responsible for crafting the internal and external communications that foster favorable perceptions of a client, its brands, products, programs and people. Also, the Public Relations Manager will manage day-to-day activity of assigned agency PR clients and establish and maintain relationships/contact with relevant media. Must consistently maintain a poised, polished and professional demeanor - and be able to consult with clients directly.
Other duties include, but not limited to:
- Strategic Planning and Research
- Tactic Development
- News Releases/Media Advisories
- Media Kits/Press Materials/News Conferences
- Corporate Communication:
- Market Monitoring/SWOT Analysis/Internal and External Analysis
- Communications Standards/Corporate Materials
- Consulting
- Community Relations/Media Training/Media Relations and Pitching
- Issue Management/Crisis Management
- Image Building:
- Cause Marketing/Special Events and Promotions
- Product Emphasis/Planning and Placement
REQUIREMENTS:
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5-7 years of practical experience developing and implementing public relations campaigns. Must be an excellent communicator, with a strong aptitude in writing and oral communication. Candidate will be energetic, organized, creative, analytical and a collaborative self-starter. Must be able to manage and track multiple, concurrent projects from inception to completion and adapt to changing priorities; able to work in a team environment; and able to work in high-pressure, deadline-driven situations. Experience in event planning, fund raising and media relations preferred. A bachelor's degree is required. AD AGENCY EXPERIENCE a plus. NOTE: This is an on-location position in our Waterloo, IA, office.
HOW TO APPLY:
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Public Relations Specialist
DESCRIPTION:
Assist the Public Relations Department by working on the following services:
- Strategic Planning and Research
- Tactic Development
- News Releases/Media Advisories
- Media Kits/Press Materials/News Conferences
- Corporate Communication:
- Market Monitoring/SWOT Analysis/Internal and External Analysis
- Communications Standards/Corporate Materials
- Consulting
- Community Relations/Media Training/Media Relations and Pitching
- Issue Management/Crisis Management
- Image Building:
- Cause Marketing/Special Events and Promotions
- Product Emphasis/Planning and Placement
Other duties include, but not limited to:
Assist in coordination of public, media, community, consumer, industry, and governmental relations.
Write, research, prepare materials, maintain contacts, and respond to inquiries for public relations projects.
Maintain media files about internal and external client activities, field inquiries from the press and public, and help organize public relations projects and events.
REQUIREMENTS:
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2-3 years of experience working in a comparable public relations/communications position. Strong candidates will have sound writing and oral skills, be detail-oriented and highly organized, and should have a considerable working knowledge of agency or corporate communications. A bachelor's degree is required. NOTE: This is an on-location position in our Waterloo, IA, office.
HOW TO APPLY:
CLICK HERE to request more information or apply online.
SEM, SEO Specialist
DESCRIPTION:
- Work closely with Marketing Strategists, Creatives and Programmers
- Develop and implement results oriented SEM, SEO and Email strategies for our clients
- Present strategies internally and to clients
- Determine campaign goals, keyword research, reporting, tracking and ROI analysis
- Ongoing tracking of trends and best practices for SEM, SEO and email marketing
REQUIREMENTS:
- 3 Years minimum in Search Engine Marketing and Email Marketing
- Strong quantitative and analytical ability
- Excellent communication/people skills
- Expert in industry trends and best practices
- Sound understanding of Computers, Internet, Email and HTML skills
- Expert in SEO techniques - both "do's and don'ts"
- Expert in PPC techniques including specific knowledge about programs such
as Google Adwords, Yahoo Search Marketing and MSN Advertising
- Experienced with tools such as Word Tracker, Google Keyword Suggestion
& Traffic Estimator, Google Toolbar, Google Analytics, HTML Editors and
FTP Software
- Experience in relevant programming and scripting languages such as PHP,
ASP, XML, CSS and Cold Fusion
- Sales & Marketing Skills - Ability to understand our clients and
their markets
- Experience with Customer Relationship Management
- Ability to think creatively & bring innovative solutions to marketing
challenges
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline oriented environment
- Ad Agency experience a plus
Email your resume to our New Media Department if you are interested.
HOW TO APPLY:
CLICK HERE to request more information or apply online.
Senior Art Director
DESCRIPTION:
Immediate opening for an experienced designer/art director. Must be able to concept and execute highly creative designs for print and possibly web. Computer illustration skills a plus. On-site position only; no free-lance applications please. Salary commensurate with experience.
REQUIREMENTS:
Mac proficiency in PhotoShop, Illustrator, Quark and InDesign. Minimum 5 years experience. Agency experience is a plus.
Email your resume and a PDF of your portfolio if you are interested.
HOW TO APPLY:
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