Job Description
As Associate, PR & Communications, you will assist with the development and execution of PR and communications initiatives, supporting the promotion of Nickerson’s client-partners.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in the execution of high-impact communications campaigns on behalf of our client-partners
- Develop content to promote our client-partners and their initiatives (e.g., press releases, award submissions, media pitches, etc.)
- Support Nickerson team during client-partner calls, media interviews, speaking engagements and events, etc.
- Develop media lists for various pitching and distribution efforts
- Maintain Nickerson’s relationship management database, tracking relationships, reporters, and introductions
- Support administration across accounts, including strategic reporting, scheduling interviews, monitoring emails, etc.
- Collaborate across all Nickerson departments (creative services, marketing, events, social media) to develop integrated communications programs
- Support client-partners during crises
- Adhere to agency systems, processes, and best practices
- Foster a sense of culture across team and agency
- Represent Nickerson at various events
Desired Skills & Qualifications:
- Sophisticated writer, with strong presentation and project management skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, under tight deadlines
- Strategic yet creative thinker, self-starter
- Team player willing to roll up their sleeves and collaborate to get the job done
- Competence in Microsoft Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, OneDrive
- Experience with Salesforce, Cision, Asana softwares a plus
Benefits and Culture:
- Remote Work – Nickerson is a fully-remote team. We offer the opportunity to work from anywhere.
- Equitable Compensation – Nickerson is committed to an equitable compensation philosophy. By leveraging industry benchmarks and combining objective and performance-based criteria, we ensure fair and transparent salary decisions.
- Coaching – We want you to be the best version of yourself and offer training and coaching to help you recognize your strengths and build upon them.
- Involvement – We encourage all team members to participate in industry organizations.
- Reimbursement – Nickerson reimburses team-members $250 dollars each quarter for internet and utility expenses.
- Philanthropy – Nickerson is committed to helping organizations drive social change and improve the communities in which we live and work.
- Cheers! – Each week, we hold our “Cheers” meeting to celebrate team members’ accomplishments and recognize each other for outstanding work.
Mission, Vision, and Core Values:
Our Mission: We elevate the experiential journey
Our Vision: We serve as a trusted, global partner for elite, forward thinking brands
- Team First – We are a group of individuals who both depend on each other and hold one another accountable. We emphasize collaboration and team work to achieve excellence together.
- Creative Thinkers – We are solution-based individuals, resourceful and knowledgeable of our respective fields. Our creative thinking generates smart, quality, results for our client-partners.
- Positive Energy & Passion – We take pride in our passion for our work and our personal lives, ensuring a vital balance to sustain our positive energy and innovative ideas.
- Individuality & Diversity – We embrace each member’s individuality and perspectives, celebrating their uniqueness. We believe our diverse experiences elevate our creativity and produce the best results.
Equal Opportunity
Nickerson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.