More about the job: Associate, Public Affairs, Dallas
Title:
Associate, Public Affairs, Dallas
Req Number:
b-m-00001281
Location(s):
Dallas
TX
About Burson-Marsteller
Burson-Marsteller (www.burson-marsteller.com), established in 1953, is a leading global public relations and public affairs firm. It provides clients with strategic thinking and program execution across a full range of public relations, public affairs, advertising, and web-related services. The firm's seamless worldwide network consists of 57 wholly-owned offices and 46 affiliate offices, together operating in 59 countries across six continents. Burson-Marsteller is a part of Young & Rubicam Brands, a subsidiary of WPP (NASDQ: WPPGY), one of the world's leading communications services networks.
Burson-Marsteller is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EEO, AAE, MFDV.
Associate, Public Affairs, Dallas:
Burson-Marsteller's Dallas office seeks an energetic, career-oriented public relations professional with 2-5 years of communications-related experience to join its team and be a part of its expanding presence in the Southwest. Ideal background includes prior agency experience, issue and crisis management background, work with broad-based public education campaigns and knowledge of labor relations, healthcare, education and/or transportation issues.
Responsibilities:
' Write and distribute basic materials including pitch letters, news releases, backgrounders, fact sheets, bios, newsletters, prepared remarks, program elements and standby statements
' Develop pitches and work with targeted media on story development
' Research and monitor clients' business and industry to maintain a current knowledge base
' Assist in the research and preparation for new business pitches
' Assist in account administration duties such as billing and activity reports.
Requirements:
' A Bachelor's degree is required
' 2-5 years of Communications or Public Affairs related experience
' Prior agency experience preferred
' Excellent communications and organizational skills
' Solid issue and crisis management experience
' Experience working on broad-based public education campaigns
' Background in labor relations, healthcare, education or transportation a plus
' Prior media relations experience
' Strong editing and proofing skills
' The ability to prioritize and function efficiently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
' A professional demeanor and the ability to interact comfortably with individuals at all levels of business
' A strong PR writing background
' Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint is a must
This position provides a terrific opportunity to work with A-list clients! We offer an extensive benefits package, opportunities for career growth, challenging projects, exposure to interesting clients and a collegial work environment.
To Apply:
When applying, please send cover letter, resume and salary history to: dallas.resumes@bm.com.
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