K Strategies Hiring for Public Involvement/Public Relations Positions ...

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K Strategies Hiring for Public Involvement/Public Relations Positions (Dallas & Houston)

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K Strategies is an award-winning public affairs firm recognized for its successes in developing effective and influential diversity, public involvement and public relations programs. We are currently seeking talented professionals with experience in the area of public involvement and public relations.

Immediate Openings Available in our Dallas and Houston Offices

Public Involvement / Public Relations Coordinator and/or Manager. The ideal candidates for these positions are comfortable moving within a dynamic, innovative and fast-paced work environment, and equally comfortable being empowered to coordinate and manage high-profile public involvement projects and clients.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Coordinate and manage public involvement plans and timelines
• Develop and write comprehensive public involvement and public relations plans
• Create and maintain extensive stakeholder databases
• Write content for newsletters, websites, brochures, advertisements and flyers
• Design marketing collateral such as: brochures, flyers, newsletters, advertisements, signage and door hangers
• Coordinate public meetings and stakeholder events
• Coordinate large-scale special events (ground breakings, grand openings, press conferences, etc.)
• Develop and manage social media campaigns, write social media plans, and write and post messages
• Develop and present presentations and public speaking engagements
• Write press releases, news alerts and create press kits
• Build relationships with media, manage media relations and develop media lists
• Take detailed meeting minutes and create reports
• Write speeches and speaking points
• Develop comprehensive project reports
• Create complex Excel spreadsheets
• Lead and participate in meetings with clients
• Negotiate price quotes and manage vendors and budgets
• Build relationships and manage correspondence with public officials, community groups and the public
• Stay updated on community issues in project areas
• Assist in developing and writing proposals to pursue new public relations contacts

Please submit your salary requirements, a cover letter detailing your qualifications and why you are the best candidate for the position, as well as your resume with design and writing samples to careers@kstrategies.com.

SUBMISSIONS WITHOUT WRITING AND DESIGN SAMPLES WILL NOT BE REVIEWED. NO PHONE CALLS OR DROP-INS PLEASE.

For these positions, K Strategies is looking for hardworking, motivated candidates who possess the abilities, skills and experience detailed below.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor?s degree in public relations, communications, political affairs or related field
• Public involvement, public relations, community relations, or public information experience
• Excellent writing, communications and presentation skills (writing samples required)
• Exceptional graphic design skills (design samples required)
• Proficient in Adobe InDesign
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Available to work evenings and/or weekends, when needed
• Able to travel, when needed
• Professional demeanor, image and dress attire
• Detail oriented and strong organizational and time-management skills
• Fast learner and able to complete multiple assignments quickly
• Passion for working with the public

Additional Criteria

• Fluent in Spanish (spoken and written)
• 3-7 years of full-time (internships will not count) employment experience in public involvement, public information or public relations
• Very proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience in using Microsoft Access
• Experience in the transportation and/or construction industries
• Adherence to AP and Chicago writing styles
• Outgoing personality, confident and great people skills
• Sharp, quick and critical thinking skills
• Strong and established community relationships

Source: http://conradleadership.com/2013/01/25/k-strategies-hiring-for-public-involvementpublic-relations-positions/

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