Potomac Flacks: JOB OF THE WEEK: The Washington Post, Public Relations Contractor

February 17, 2012

JOB OF THE WEEK: The Washington Post, Public Relations Contractor

The Washington Post is looking for a public relations contractor to work on a range of high quality and effective public relations services including creation and implementation of national and industry public relations plans. Candidate must be detail-oriented and ready for a fast-paced work environment.

Main Responsibilities:

- Build publicity program for SocialCode including executive visibility programs and external communications program including but not limited to media tours, conference booking, writing and pitching press releases and placing industry stories.

- Build industry publicity program for The Root including promoting the site’s new initiatives and success stories.

- Find creative opportunities to publicize The Root’s political coverage including working with TV/radio outlets, bloggers and other media outlets.

Requirements and Qualifications:

- Strong written and verbal communications skills

- Minimum two years experience in media relations, ideally within a news/agency/technology organization

- Proven ability to work with print, broadcast, online press and bloggers to develop and place a wide variety of consumer and trade stories

- Must be able to work proactively and initiate leads while working within a cohesive team atmosphere

TO APPLY: Contact Kris Coratti, Director, Communications, The Washington Post at kris (dot) coratti (at) wpost (dot) com. (PF tipster)

Posted by Matt Mackowiak on February 17, 2012 in Job of the Week , Media | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

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