COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

Salary Range: $40,000-$55,000 depending on experience

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Communications Specialist is responsible for managing various marketing, advertising and public relations strategies and execution related to assigned clients. 

We are looking for candidates who are naturally curious and stay up-to-date with current trends, but are also detail-oriented and able to manage many concurrent projects. The candidate must demonstrate excellent people skills, as they will work with various clients with diverse comfort levels and understanding of earned, owned and paid media. 

 

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree

  • Experience required

  • Experience in an agency setting is a plus

  • Solid experience in research, writing and editing

  • Experience creating media pitch lists and pitching to media 

  • Proven knowledge of traditional and social media

  • Experience with influencer relations a plus

  • Proven knowledge of how to measure success in earned, owned and paid media

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Write press releases, pitches, op-eds, ready-to-runs, articles and other SM and PR/marketing materials

  • General tactic research for team members and clients

  • Create traditional and social media distribution lists

  • Compile media results and create measurement reports for clients

  • Act as part of a team on assigned Bohlsen Group accounts

  • Participate as needed in client meetings and conference calls

  • Contribute to the strategic development of traditional and social media plans that create favorable coverage for clients

  • Develop media relations and social media campaigns and timelines 

  • Pitch stories and news moments to social and traditional media

  • Conduct weekly client activity reporting

  • Coordinate client or company mailings, as needed

GENERAL AGENCY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Participate in creative brainstorming sessions with internal staff

  • Participate in various team meetings regularly

  • Stay up to date on industry trends to recommend improvements and updates to service lines

  • Contribute to the writing of blogs, case studies, and other agency materials for the Bohlsen Group website and social media platforms

  • Uphold Bohlsen Group’s commitment to socially responsible and environmentally sustainable business practices

 

This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not proscribe nor restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

At Bohlsen Group, we’re committed to improving the lives of our clients and community. This means we celebrate the diverse collaborative community different individuals cultivate. Our inclusive culture ensures that all employees have a voice and share our different perspectives.

Please submit your resume and cover letter to info@bohlsengroup.com.