Public Relations Specialist

Summary/Objective The Public Relations Specialist will create and maintain a positive public voice, identity and image for the organization while collaborating with key stakeholders in the surrounding areas.
Essential Functions Serves as a liaison between the organization and the public.
Develops and maintains a positive public image for the organization through public-facing communication.
Writes, reviews, and/or distributes press releases and other public-facing communication.
Responds to information requests from media contacts.
Establishes and maintains positive relationships with media outlets, consumers, government employees, and public interest groups.
Has awareness of local events as well as far-reaching business-related events and ensures the company is represented Helps marketing team tell effective brand stories Develops strategies to release information on the organization to the public in a manner that will promote a positive image.
Provides high-level administrative support and assistance to the CEO and/or other assigned leadership staff Receives incoming communication on behalf of senior staff, reviews contents, determines importance and summarizes and/or distributes contents to appropriate staff.
Schedules and attends meetings on behalf of executives for public interest Performs other duties as assigned.
Competencies Extensive knowledge of public relations principles and strategies.
Excellent public speaking skills.
Excellent written communication skills with a proven ability to write in a journalistic style that is customary for external publications.
Excellent interpersonal and networking skills with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with media contacts and outlets.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with the proven ability to meet deadlines.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software Develop and maintain supportive relationships with internal Puck departments Supervisory Responsibility This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment This job operates in a professional office environment.
This role routinely uses standard office equipment.
Physical Demands Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work This is an exempt position.
Hours of work generally Monday through Friday, 8a – 5p.
Occasional increased hours to meet company needs.
Travel Local travel can be expected.
Occasional travel out of the area with potential for overnight stays.
Required Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in public relations or a related field Two years of related experience required.
Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) Puck provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
In addition to federal law requirements, Puck complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Puck expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.
Improper interference with the ability of Puck’s team members to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job.
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.