With Who: Kahn Media, Inc.
Location: Moorpark, CA
Type of Employment: Full-Time
Salary: $50,000-55,000
Position Description: Under the supervision of a Senior Account Executive or Account Supervisor, our Account Coordinators will learn how to develop and implement dynamic PR and social media strategies, maintain relationships with journalists, communicate directly with clients, attend events and trade shows to support clients, facilitate interviews with the media, capture content for social media use, and create monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports for clients. Please note, this is an entry-level position.
The ideal candidate will be a capable writer, have an understanding of the current media landscape (everything from social influencer outreach to blogs to print pubs) and the PR process, have a working knowledge of major social media channels, and must have a passion for communication – If you love the outdoors, the luxury/lifestyle space, tech, cars, or trucks, even better.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Write press releases, news stories, and turn key articles
- Assist with pitching stories about clients or client products/services to media outlets
- Attend client events and industry conferences
- Join daily/weekly meetings with clients to ensure we are meeting their needs
- Assist with the creation of daily/weekly posts for client social media channels (mostly Facebook and Instagram)
- Monitor the clients’ social media accounts and offer constructive interaction with users
- Help create monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports for clients on the progress of their campaign, media coverage, and an analysis on social media metrics
- Work with the creative department to create unique social media content using client content (photos/videos) or schedule shoots based on specific content needs
- Capture content (photo/video) at client events for use on social media
Qualifications and Skills:
- Preferred Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, Journalism, English or related field
- Exceptional multi-tasking skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of AP Style as it pertains to writing for PR
- Strong problem solving skills
- Working knowledge of social media platforms – especially Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube
- Basic photography/video and editing skills
- Those with basic technical knowledge of automobiles, trucks, and off-road driving will be given priority
Apply (or request more information): See position information on the Kahn Media Career Opportunities site. To apply, submit your resume and cover letter to careers@kahnmedia.com.