Job Description

OVERVIEW

Movement Media’s Public Relations Specialist plays an essential role supporting the firm’s client-facing work with specific programs and projects. This role primarily supports our support for Dr. Bronner’s related projects both in the US and internationally, under the title of Public Relations Specialist at Dr. Bronner’s under the mission to protect and promote the integrity of Dr. Bronner’s brand and its ALL-ONE! mission. The Public Relations Specialist reports to the Senior Program Manager.

The Public Relations Specialist’s primary responsibilities are oriented to facilitating project administration on a variety of strategic initiatives and carrying out a range of public relations and communications duties. The position helps to ensure the smooth functioning of specific advocacy and cause-oriented initiatives and supports our work to generate positive media coverage and strategic publicity for clients and partners.

The scope of this position is not limited to the information contained herein. This description may be updated by Movement Media at any time.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Project Administration

• Creating and implementing detailed work plans and timelines for projects

• Setting up and maintaining internal systems and protocols for project management and execution

• Facilitating and/or attending meetings with clients and colleagues

• Writing, editing, and distributing project summaries and regular client reports and presentations

• Managing relationships with myriad clients and partners around the world

• Supporting administration of Dr. Bronner’s product donation programs

• Facilitating Dr. Bronner’s public relations-related product requests and other incoming inquiries

• Supporting administration and implementation of Dr. Bronner’s All-One International Initiative

• Supporting communication to Dr. Bronner’s international partners such as the monthly Global PR Update

• Organizing and/or  attending regular meetings and presentations related to Dr. Bronner’s international markets

• Public Relations & Communications Work (US & International)

• Supporting public relations strategy

• Writing and/or editing press releases and other communications materials

• Coordinating and facilitating media requests, social media requests, and other public relations opportunities

• Scheduling media interviews and opportunities for clients

• Researching and compiling lists of target media

• Distributing press releases

• Conducting media outreach and “pitching” media outlets

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Attitude: Highly motivated, independent, confident, outgoing, enthusiastic, down to earth, flexible, self-sufficient, accepting of feedback, approaching work with an appropriate sense of urgency

• Communication: Excellent adaptive, creative, and concise verbal and written communicator in meeting spaces as well as published work, strong grammar, and copy-editing skills, able to present complex material clearly and understandably

• Critical Thinking: Ability to reason and analyze, solve problems, and adhere to timelines accurately and independently

• Creativity: Ability to propose initiatives and remain solution oriented within work scope to maintain project relevance and stakeholder engagement

• Experience: Ability to effectively execute strategies, identify upcoming needs and potential risks and deliver high quality work on time

• Initiative: Self-starter with ability to respond promptly to requests, work quickly, accurately, and independently, proactively manage tasks at hand, meet challenges with resourcefulness, identify and plan for potential risks, and present ideas and information in an effective manner

• Leadership: Highly motivated, cooperative, taking initiative and responsibility for individual and group work, possesses a strong desire to succeed

• Organization: Exceptional proficiency in tracking deliverables, tasks, and project deadlines, juggling competing priorities, multi-tasking efficiently, and managing shared filing systems

• Project Management: Excellent project management and administration skills, keeping projects on track, proactively outreaching to teammates for input, and earning approval of deliverables

• Systems-Thinking and Collaborative: Ability to work on specific timelines, align with team and project dependencies and intersections, and interact constructively and diplomatically with third parties

• Teamwork: Demonstrable objectivity and openness to others’ views, contributes to building a positive team spirit, is flexible to modifying work style to be effective within the group

• Technical Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook); ability to use digital file sharing and project management systems (such as Google Drive, Dropbox, Asana, Basecamp, and Sharepoint); and mass email services (such as Mailchimp, Constant Contact, etc.); PR services like Cision and Meltwater, and familiarity and savvy with social media platforms and applications

• Transportation and Travel: Ability to travel for business as needed

CONTRACT & TERMS

• Questions pertaining to the Public Relations Specialist’s employment, including compensation, PTO, and other related issues are discussed and coordinated with Movement Media’s Executive Director, Senior Program Manager, and/or Operations Manager.

HOURS & SCHEDULE

• The Public Relations Specialist works a minimum of 40 hours per week remotely from their home residence. The Public Relations Specialist may also work events as needed, or from other remote locations as determined or approved by Movement Media’s Executive Director and/or Senior Program Manager. Business travel as well as evening and weekend hours may be necessary on occasion to be agreed upon in advance of the assignment.

COMPENSATION

• This is a full-time, salaried, and exempt position requiring a commitment to a minimum of 40 work hours per week.
• Base salary is $75,000 annually.
• Employees are eligible for all benefits after a three-month introductory period
• All full-time benefits-eligible employees receive:
  • Company paid full medical, dental, and vision plans
  • A contribution of 10% on top of base salary to a 401K plan with each payroll
  • A potential year-end discretionary bonus of up to 10% on top of base salary
  • Designated PTO (increasing with tenure) and health leave
  • At least 12 paid holidays annually
  • Eligibility for quarterly child-care stipend totaling up to $7,000 annually
  • Opportunities for on-going skill-building and professional development programs

TO APPLY

Email a one paragraph introduction and the below contents with an attached zip file or Dropbox link with the following application packet in PDF format to hi****@we****************.com.

• Cover letter
  • A unique letter tailored for this application, a minimum of 800 words in length, addressing:
    • Why you are interested in and passionate about this position
    • Why you would be a good fit
    • Why you want to work with the clients mentioned above
    • What skills you bring to the table
  • CV

Additional:

• Sample press releases (written by you in previous positions)
• Other professional writing samples
• At least one professional references from the last 3 years
• At least one professional reference from the last 5 years

IMPORTANT: We deeply value skills acquired on nonconventional career paths and look at cover letters as closely as resumes. If you believe your professional history gives you the experience necessary to excel in this position, we encourage you to apply and tell us why.

Movement Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage all who meet minimum requirements and conditions to apply. We are opposed to all discrimination based on race, color, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, religion, marital status, pregnancy, military status, physical or mental impairment, or medical condition including genetic characteristics and any other protected characteristics or marginalized identities.

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How to Apply

• Cover letter
  • A unique letter tailored for this application, a minimum of 800 words in length, addressing:
    • Why you are interested in and passionate about this position
    • Why you would be a good fit
    • Why you want to work with the clients mentioned above
    • What skills you bring to the table
  • CV

• Sample press releases (written by you in previous positions)
• Other professional writing samples
• At least one professional references from the last 3 years
• At least one professional reference from the last 5 years

Job Types: Full-Time. Job Tags: communications and public relations. Salaries: 60,000 - 80,000.

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