Job Description
The Brand Guild is a passionate team of PR professionals focused on consumer lifestyle brands. They are seeking a PR Assistant to manage client clips, write press releases, and maintain media relationships while thriving in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities Manage client clips and reporting Write press releases, media briefings and prepare information for the media Assist with development of compelling pitches and proactively identify media opportunities Establish and maintain strong relationships with media contacts Ensure ongoing monitoring of editorial calendars and proactive pitching of story ideas, news developments and expert sources to media Perform in-depth research to support communications and messaging Follow industry and client category trends and regularly share insights, thoughts and key findings Attend and provide support at press events Provide administrative support for the press team on all relevant projects, including media list maintenance, meeting agendas and notes and reporting Analyze, measure and report on communications and media projects Learn from the best in the business Skills 1-2 years of experience in public relations 1 year of public relations agency experience (internship experience will be considered and experience in lifestyle brands a plus) Ability to find and develop stories and drive visibility -- from creating major moments to maintaining a drum beat of ongoing pitches Ability to provide essential support for press initiatives including research and writing Ability to work alongside a team, from interns to senior staff Ability to independently manage multiple projects and clients with changing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment Benefits Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance Flexible spending accounts (FSA) Commuter benefits Disability insurance Life insurance 401(k) with company match
Comprehensive PTO package (including vacation, sick leave, mental health days, religious observance, bereavement, miscarriage leave, jury duty, volunteer hours and Summer Fridays) Generous paid family leave Company Overview
The Brand Guild is a communications and marketing agency that builds brand strategies.
It was founded in 2010, and is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is