Public Relations and Events Specialist
SiteSpect is looking for a results-oriented Public Relations and Events Specialist who can do it all. This position requires a no-excuses self-starter with excellent pitching and writing skills, superb organizational ability, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to get things done.
This position presents a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment that expects and rewards results. In addition, we offer competitive salary and benefits with exceptional growth opportunities.
Responsibilities include:
Media Relations
- Creating news opportunities through customers, partners, technology, industry events, and other company news
- Writing, coordinating, and distributing news releases, pitch letters, and other press materials
- Pitching the media for news coverage, company profiles, executive interviews, trend stories, participation in round-ups, issues response, etc.
- Coordinating briefings with media and company executives
- Garnering contributed article placements (bylines) and product review opportunities
- Developing and maintaining contact lists, media lists, and databases
Public Relations
- Keeping the company's web site up to date with news releases, articles, customer logos, etc.
- Researching, applying for and tracking industry awards
- Researching, writing, submitting, and tracking speaking abstracts
- Scanning news and blogs for competitive and industry news to look for response opportunities
- Researching, pitching, and tracking editorial calendar opportunities
- Posting news and links to social media sites such as LinkedIn and Facebook
- Writing support materials for the web site, such as customer quotes and case studies
- Creating news kits
- Maintaining the public relations infrastructure
- Developing weekly updates as well as quarterly monitoring and reporting
Analyst Relations
- Requesting and coordinating vendor briefings
- Developing presentations
- Handling special projects as required
Events
- Coordinating company presence at trade shows and industry events
Requirements:
- Undergraduate degree in English, Public Relations, or Marketing
- 2-5 years experience in media relations required
- Demonstrable interpersonal, organizational, and written and verbal communication skills. Strong knowledge of AP writing style required.
- Experience with Web 2.0 technologies, social media, and SEO
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Must be able to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Courteous demeanor and positive attitude
- Solid Microsoft Office skills (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
Application Process
If this sounds like you, then SiteSpect might be your next home. As the company that leads its market space in power and innovation, we guarantee excitement, challenge and an unlimited opportunity to contribute. Interested candidates should submit resume and cover letter via email to with full confidence of complete confidentiality.
To attract and retain the best talent, SiteSpect offers a competitive suite of benefits including medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan, flexible spending account (FSA), and an employee bonus program. SiteSpect, Inc. is headquartered in historic downtown Boston, MA, just steps from the Boston Common and accessible to MBTA and commuter rail stations.
No agencies, recruiters or phone calls, please.