Creative Arts​/Media Associate, PR ​/ Communications

HELLER is a leading public relations and strategic communications consultancy with offices in New York and Los Angeles. We work on the front lines of high-profile, issues management situations every day, designing and executing strategies that help our clients successfully navigate complicated issues, protect their reputations, shape their brand narratives and achieve their business objectives.

We are looking for an exceptional, dynamic, and driven communications professional to join our fast-growing team. This position can be located in Los Angeles or New York and requires a minimum of four days per week in the office.

• Learn and manage media monitoring software, constantly monitor coverage across traditional and social media and compile coverage reports for clients in a timely fashion
• Research, draft and edit client-facing materials, including communications plans, press releases, fact-sheets, award submissions, Op-Eds and memos.
• Pitch stories to help secure media coverage for clients
• Generate creative ideas to help clients break through the noise and secure earned media coverage in print, broadcast, and online publications
• Staff in-person events as needed

• 1-2 years relevant experience (including internships) in public relations, strategic communications, or journalism
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills, with a proven ability to produce well-written and compelling documents on tight deadlines
• Highly organized, detail-oriented and independent individual who can quickly analyze issues, execute several projects simultaneously, and think creatively and problem-solve to advance client priorities
• Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and to build strong relationships with coworkers and members of the media
• Sense of humor, lots of energy, a strong interest in current events, and an understanding of the media industry

The annual salary for this position is $ $70,500. HELLER provides generous benefits including coverage for medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) with employer contribution, paid parental leave and time off for vacation, holidays and sick leave.