Public Relations Specialist
The NAHB Research Center is seeking a Public Relations Specialist responsible
for developing and executing effective internal and external strategic
communications plans to help the company achieve its vision and business goals.
Uses strategic thinking, creativity, and outstanding interpersonal
communications skills to implement successful media relations, website, and
other external communications initiatives to strengthen the company's brand,
increase awareness, and influence key constituencies. Responsibility will
include day-to-day activities of communications, public affairs, community
relations, corporate communications, and media relations.
Will assist the Director of Communications in developing, executing, and
managing an effective corporate public relations program, and will anticipate
industry issues and provide advice and counsel to other departments on creating
effective communications. Ability to analyze and measure media results and
apply findings to future strategic communication and marketing planning is
important.
The Public Relations Specialist will also assist in the writing and editing of
printed and electronic newsletters and produce other promotional and marketing
collateral materials as requested. Will serve as one of the company’s primary
writing and editing resources, and may be called upon on occasion to serve as
corporate spokesperson. Tasks will include preparing and distributing press
releases, pitching stories, responding to media queries, writing talking points
and event scripts, and developing timely and business-driven web content. Must
also plan, coordinate, and execute special events, and perform other duties as
assigned.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in public relations,
journalism, communications, or related field and a minimum of four years
experience in writing, editing, and public relations either in an agency or
in-house communications department. Experience in successfully placing news
stories, working with reporters, and handling media inquiries is required.
Experience developing and implementing strategic marketing campaigns; working
with an outside PR agency; working in an association; and proven track record
with trade publications a plus. Basic understanding of effective photography,
graphic design, and publication layout a plus. Candidate must have proficiency
in developing and implementing short and long range strategies that achieve
measurable results; ability to translate technical and/or complex information
into messages that can be easily understood and that influence others; ability
to simultaneously manage multiple priorities and deal with ambiguity. Must be
articulate, at ease with public speaking, highly motivated, detail oriented,
well organized, flexible, and have the ability to work on several projects
simultaneously to meet deadlines. Minimal travel to trade shows and annual
meetings may be required. Examples of strategic plans, press releases, press
kits, and background material requested.
Please send cover letter, salary history and resume to
careers@nahbrc.org and reference job code: #08-16AH.
The NAHB Research Center is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V EEO
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