PR Specialist

Thursday May 31, 2012

Punchbowl.com, a party planning and digital greeting cards company, is looking for an experienced PR Specialist to join our growing marketing team. We're looking for someone that understands the importance of PR and social media for a growing company and wants to propel the company into the national spotlight.

You will be responsible for building, managing and executing the Punchbowl brand across various public relations channels and social media (Facebook, Twitter, blogs, etc.). As an instrumental part of Punchbowl’s marketing team, you will help build the PR strategy and help elevate the brand to target consumers and businesses. 
     
Responsibilities:

• Build professional and personal relationships with target news reporters, bloggers, and editors
• Write high-impact press releases and pitch to national and local media outlets
• Craft and execute a comprehensive social media strategy

• Monitor trends in social media and PR and apply that knowledge to increase brand presence
• Measure and analyze ROI impact of PR and social media on our overall marketing efforts

   
Requirements:

• Must be adaptable and love working in a fast-paced, start-up environment
• Persuasive communication skills (we're looking for an extrovert, not an introvert) 
• Determination, grit, and easy ability to deal with rejection 
• Superior writing skills, experience crafting and pitching press releases

• Proven experience building social media presence 
• Bachelor’s Degree, with PR agency experience strongly preferred
• Previous connections with local and national consumer press preferred 

To apply for this position:

1. Create a user account at http://www.punchbowl.com and check it out.
2. Send a one page resume, quick impressions of the site, and brief introductory email to punchbowljobs at gmail dot com