Havas
Havas
Havas is a global communications and advertising group serving brands through integrated marketing, media, creative, public relations, production, and consultancy services. Its network brings together creative agencies, media specialists, brand and business consultants, customer experience teams, health and wellness communicators, and large-scale content production capabilities. Havas also develops data- and AI-enabled solutions and sustainability initiatives, including Meaningful Brands and Impact+, giving its teams a broad platform for work across marketing, media, and consulting.

Public Relations Assistant at Havas – New York City, Hybrid

Support media outreach, influencer relations, reporting, and client campaigns with Havas Red, a global public relations agency network. Contribute to media placements, pitches, research, events, and account-team coordination.

Description

  • Support account teams across client projects
  • Build relationships with media and influencers to generate brand and client coverage
  • Earn distinctive media placements through phone and email pitching, including 5–10 monthly placements in Tier 3 or higher outlets
  • Prepare social media and competitive intelligence reports while contributing ideas for creative concepts and new pitches
  • Track trends and industry news relevant to client coverage
  • Conduct trend and industry research for client-facing updates
  • Upload weekly coverage and maintain reporting in the agency dashboard
  • Research and develop media and influencer contact lists
  • Identify client speaking opportunities and industry awards while conducting competitor research
  • Attend conference calls
  • Contribute to team brainstorms
  • Track media coverage, influencer engagement metrics, and monthly and quarterly activity reports
  • Deliver assigned components of client programs
  • Coordinate client event logistics and support daily account-team activities
  • Prepare press kits and media mailers, manage sample requests, and track inventory
  • Draft client-ready emails, press materials, creative pitches, event and launch strategy sections, and other communications
  • Take part in agency development programs
  • Help strengthen agency culture, values, and professional employee relationships
  • Record and monitor time in the agency system

Requirements

  • Some relevant experience, such as a public relations internship
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred in communications, liberal arts, business, or marketing
  • Strong writing, editing, listening, and verbal communication skills, including AP style
  • Resourceful, practical, and focused on finding solutions
  • Able to manage multiple priorities while staying organized
  • Highly attentive to detail
  • Self-directed and effective both collaboratively and independently
  • Skilled at managing time, following up, and delivering results
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
  • Experience using or developing media databases

Benefits

  • Eligible for overtime
  • Potential for extension and career advancement within the company

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