Overview
Communications Associate Jobs in San Francisco, CA at Outcast
Title: Communications Associate
Company: Outcast
Location: San Francisco, CA
The Communications Associate position at Outcast is a hands-on, immersive, entry-level position for candidates interested in starting a career in PR. The Associate program is a six-month, educational introduction to PR experience that helps aspiring PR professionals build a solid foundation for a career in PR, digital strategy, social media, communications and marketing.
Our Associates are integral to their account teams as they compile client-ready work and form strategic recommendations.It’s essential that our Associates have strong communication skills, demonstrate creativity, and understand the importance of attending to even the smallest details.
We recognize that personal and professional growth are important factors when considering where to start a career. The Associate Program offers an exciting opportunity to be coached by a professional in the communications space, where you are provided with ongoing feedback and developmental opportunities throughout your Associateship.
Who You Are
Eager and interested in consumer with an eye for technology
Excited to learn and retain new information
Able to work effectively across a variety of teams in a fast-paced environment
Pays attention to the small details and is always focused on producing quality work
Able to communicate in a clear, concise way; not afraid to speak up and ask smart questions
Big-picture thinker, always asking the “why” behind things
Extremely organized; successful in managing time and prioritizing responsibilities
What You’ll Do
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Gain and practice a basic understanding of key client information, including products and services, key customers and competitors and general business strategy in day-to-day tasks
Provide administrative support to account teams, such as drafting agendas, taking meeting notes and action items and updating activity trackers
Track, analyze and summarize client and industry news and share high-level insights and recommendations with account teams
Compile coverage reports and summarize key takeaways in a clear and concise way
Provide initial draft of materials such as media pitches, analyses, briefing documents and other materials, as needed
Build and maintain in-depth materials such as media lists, editorial calendars, speaking calendars and awards lists
Conduct, compile, and present research to account teams to inform the strategic direction of campaigns or accounts
Identify trends in online conversations and pinpoint key influencers/ media
Social media monitoring and content creation
Use web and social media analytics platforms to measure campaign success and provide data-backed recommendations to account teams for optimization
Participate in monthly Agency and Associate-specific trainings
Participate in strategic brainstorms around current clients or new business opportunities; support with research, as needed
Support the Agency on various projects and administrative tasks as needed
What You’ll Need
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Familiarity with the marketing and communications disciplines through past coursework and/or other internships
Solid organizational skills and the ability to adapt and prioritize in fast-paced conditions
Superior verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of MS Office Suite
Deadline-driven and strong attention to detail
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