Dittoe PR is seeking a Public Relations Coordinator and a Public Relations Specialist to join the team in the new year. Interviews will begin as early as mid-December and continue until positions are filled. After reviewing position details below, please send your resume with references and at least three relevant writing or work examples to Greta Snell at greta [at] dittoepr [dot] com with a subject line clearly stating the role you are seeking. In lieu of a cover letter, please instead send materials alongside a personalized email message.
Dittoe PR is an equal-opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
PUBLIC RELATIONS COORDINATOR
Position Summary
Dittoe Public Relations’ PR Coordinators support proactive execution of public relations strategy and administrative tactics alongside agency client teams, with emphasis on research, media relations, and content creation. PR Coordinators are expected to drive results while being guided by account leads on strategy and goal-setting.
This position requires a well-rounded public relations skill set that Dittoe PR is committed to helping you develop and strengthen during your tenure. Creative minds who can think critically and strategically are set up for success, and the ideal candidate is a self-starter and team player eager to tell clients’ stories and work in an energetic and challenging environment.
Essential Job Functions + Responsibilities*
- Support execution of impact-driven PR strategy alongside agency client teams, informed by the strategic direction and goals set by account lead, and collaborate with teams on day-to-day efforts.
- Lead administrative support for agency client teams.
- Support comprehensive research projects, such as competitor or situational analysis, market research, award and speaking calendars, editorial calendars, media research, and more that support the development of strategy.
- Support media relations efforts alongside account teams securing consistent, impactful media coverage that aligns with set goals. This also includes press list building, pitch writing, coordinating media opportunities, creating media prep sheets, and attending select media opportunities.
- Support content creation, with an emphasis on press releases, media advisories, blog posts, social media copy, and other content.
- Support client communications, both written and verbal, with emphasis on cyclical communications and coordinating media opportunities.
- Support reporting efforts by leading real-time media tracking, helping manage media dashboards, and contributing to the development of quarterly and campaign reports.
*Responsibilities may vary and are not limited to those noted above.
Skills + Experience
- This is considered an entry-level PR position best suited for recent graduates or those seeking a career shift into agency PR. Internships in public relations are a plus.
- A bachelor’s degree in journalism, English, business, marketing or a related program is required.
- Foundational to intermediate knowledge of the editorial process and how to work with media.
- Strong and versatile writing skills and knowledge of AP Style.
- Ability to communicate well both in written and verbal forms.
- The ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with multiple teams/contacts.
- Experience in platforms such as Microsoft Office, Muck Rack (or similar), Critical Mention (or similar), and other public relations or business tools is a plus.
Additional Expectations
- Maintain knowledge of the changing media landscape.
- Maintain a basic understanding of client industries and current events as they apply to clients.
- Contribute as needed to agency initiatives outside of account work (e.g., Dittoe PR blog writing, agency committees, and more) when available and as desired.
- This is a full-time, salaried position; salary will reflect the level of experience upon job entry.
- In a fast-paced industry, team members will juggle multiple clients and competing deadlines.
- Occasional evenings, weekends, or travel may be required as job duties demand.
- Being based in (or relocating* to) Central Indiana is preferred, but not required.
*Relocation costs are the responsibility of the candidate, if needed.
PUBLIC RELATIONS SPECIALIST
Position Summary
Dittoe Public Relations’ PR Specialists are key drivers of proactive execution of public relations strategy, with emphasis on media relations and content creation. PR Specialists are expected to drive results while being guided by senior leadership on strategy and goal-setting. In this role, there are opportunities to lead select agency clients and team members with support of a Director of Accounts or Vice President (active or supervising role).
This position requires a well-rounded public relations skill set that Dittoe PR is committed to helping you develop and strengthen during your tenure. Creative minds who can think critically and strategically are set up for success, and the ideal candidate is a self-starter and team player eager to tell clients’ stories and work in an energetic and challenging environment.
Essential Job Functions + Responsibilities*
- Serve as the lead executor of impact-driven PR strategy alongside agency client teams, informed by the strategic direction and goals set by a Director of Accounts or Vice President (active or supervising role).
- Collaborate with teams on day-to-day efforts, including social media teams (when applicable).
- Support the leadership of PR Coordinators and agency interns.
- Support strategic ideation and development of onboarding, campaign, quarterly, or annual strategic plans as assigned by account leads.
- Support local, trade, and national media relations efforts alongside account teams – often leading select campaigns – securing consistent, impactful media coverage that aligns with set goals. This also includes supporting story angle ideation (proactive and reactive), press list building, pitch writing, coordinating media opportunities, and attending select media opportunities.
- Support content creation, with an emphasis on press releases, media Q&As, thought leadership articles, award and speaking nominations, and case studies. Will work closely with the agency’s Senior Content Specialist on select content.
- Serve as an active client communicator, both written and verbal, with emphasis on real-time client relations, cyclical communications, coordinating media opportunities, co-leading client meetings, and presenting strategy.
- Lead comprehensive research projects, such as competitor or situational analysis, market research, award and speaking calendars, and more.
- Play a key role in reporting efforts, with emphasis on real-time media tracking, management of media dashboards, and supporting the development of quarterly and campaign reports.
*Responsibilities may vary and are not limited to those noted above.
Skills + Experience
- This role requires a minimum of 2+ years of professional experience in a public relations or related position, media relations and agency experience is plus.
- A bachelor’s degree in journalism, English, business, marketing or a related program is required.
- Foundational to intermediate knowledge of the editorial process and how to work with media.
- Strong and versatile writing skills and knowledge of AP Style.
- Ability to communicate well both in written and verbal forms.
- The ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with multiple teams/contacts.
- Experience in platforms such as Microsoft Office, Muck Rack (or similar), Critical Mention (or similar), Google Analytics, Qwoted, and other public relations or business tools is a plus.
Additional Expectations
- Maintain knowledge of client industries and current events as they apply to those sectors.
- Stay on top of the changing media landscape and maintain up-to-date knowledge of media relations and PR trends, practices, and tactics.
- Contribute as needed to agency initiatives outside of account work (e.g., Dittoe PR blog writing, college speaking engagements and panels, agency committees, and more) when available and as desired.
- This is a full-time, salaried position; salary will reflect the level of experience upon job entry.
- In a fast-paced industry, team members will juggle multiple clients and competing deadlines.
- Occasional evenings, weekends, or travel may be required as job duties demand.
- Being based in (or relocating* to) Central Indiana is preferred, but not required.
*Relocation costs are the responsibility of the candidate, if needed.
WHY DITTOE PR?
Meet Dittoe Public Relations
Dittoe Public Relations is an award-winning national public relations agency headquartered in Indianapolis, specializing in media relations, thought leadership, content creation, social media management and advertising, affiliate and influencer marketing, and crisis communications. Our team serves an impressive roster of clients across the country in both B2B and B2C industries, such as tech, consumer products, food and beverage, retail, hospitality, nonprofit, education, health care, real estate, sports, and more. By proactively shaping narratives that influence behavior and invoke change, we help organizations build legitimacy, credibility, and authenticity.
Agency Accolades
Our results-driven mindset yields consistent and impactful metrics for our clients. In 2023, Dittoe PR secured an average of 31 media hits and $755,000 in ad value per day and 98.9 million media impressions annually. Earned media coverage paired with strategic PR counsel, content writing, and more has resulted in our agency earning numerous PR industry accolades in recent years, including being named by Forbes as one of America’s Best PR Agencies.
What We Stand For
Dittoe PR embodies four core values: We’ve Got Your Back, Here We Grow, Make an Impact, and Create Joy. Every team member strives to live out these values day in and day out while also maintaining servant leadership regardless of role or tenure. We are an equal-opportunity employer, prioritize the practice of anti-racism, and are committed to cultivating a more inclusive and diverse culture. All are welcome to apply.
Benefits
Dittoe PR understands the importance of providing benefits that support employee wellness in and out of the professional setting. Work benefits include but are not limited to the following:
- Remote-first workplace, providing hybrid and remote opportunities.
- Flexible, autonomous daily work hours.
- Unlimited vacation days (earned), 10 paid holidays, and agency-wide mental health days.
- Professional development stipends, team-wide organizational coaching, internal mentorship program, and continued education programming.
- Partially paid parental leave plus fully remote work for the child’s first year.
- Full health, dental, and vision benefits, inclusive of Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs).
- Employer-match 401K plans.
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