FULL TIME, ELIGIBLE FOR BENEFITS
The media relations coordinator will work with the director of public relations and communications manager in supporting the overall Public Relations departmental goals.
The Media Relations Coordinator’s Responsibilities Include:
- Developing and pitching press releases with tailored story angles to maximize media coverage (English and Spanish)
- Answering and responding to incoming calls and e-mails to the PR department, including requests for media tickets, filming, images, press release, and interviews
- Coordinating and staffing onsite and offsite film/photo shoots and media interviews
- Assisting in developing PR contracts, including image releases and trade agreements
- Creating memos to send to staff regarding press events and interviews
- Expanding, updating, and changing the Aquarium’s media database as necessary
- Organizing and implementing the Aquarium’s press mailings
- Researching and writing speaking points for interviews and speeches
- Assisting with planning and staffing of press conferences and marketing events
- Using Excel to log media coverage and PR expenses spreadsheets
- Assisting with Hispanic research, marketing, and event planning
- Helping in the creation of and maintaining Aquarium Spanish social media, including Twitter
- Assisting with Spanish translations
Qualifications
- BA in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing or related field or equivalent experience
- Over one year of experience in PR, marketing, journalism or related field
- Must be able to work flexible hours, which vary depending on breaking news and other events, and could include evenings, early mornings, weekends, and over 40 hours per week
- Interest in marine life, nature, or environmental conservation
- Strong verbal communication skills in English and Spanish
Knowledge, Skills, Traits For Success
- Excellent writing and proof-reading abilities in English and Spanish
- Ability to produce quality work under tight and constantly changing deadlines
- Ability to work well with both external and internal audiences and build lasting relationships
- Detail-oriented individual able to multitask in a fast-paced work environment
- Knowledge of the Southern California media market
- Knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Cisionpoint and Vocus a plus
- A team player and driven self-starter who is able to contribute creative and innovative ideas that will benefit the PR department as well as the organization as a whole
Interested And Qualified?
If you meet the requirements of this position, click on the link below to “APPLY NOW.” You will be directed to our web application process, the successful completion of which is required by all applicants. There are THREE simple steps to this process, which is administered by Wonderlic, Inc.:
- You will complete a brief web application;
- You will attach or build your resume;
- You will complete the assessments.
Upon completion of all THREE steps, your submission will be forwarded to our hiring team for consideration. If you are among the most qualified applicants, we will contact you within two to three weeks. If you do not hear from us within that time, feel free to reapply in the future as other opportunities arise. Thank you so much for your interest in the Aquarium of the Pacific! The Aquarium of the Pacific is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
