SENIOR PUBLIC RELATIONS SPECIALIST
Are you a media relations and strategic communications dynamo? Are you interested in joining a growing team with big media, influencer and community aspirations for its clients? We're on the hunt for our next Senior Public Relations Specialist who will lead our clients' public relations programs through traditional media relations, community relations and influencer relations efforts, while maintaining client relationships! Think you've got what it takes? Email your cover letter, resume and previous coverage and/or work samples to Jenny and Larisa!
This is preferably a Houston-based role, but we will consider remote/hybrid candidates.
In this role, you will be accountable for:
Contributing to strategies to achieve and/or exceed client goals
Executing media relations proactively and reactively
Executing influencer relations proactively and reactively
Executing community relations proactively and reactively
Building and maintaining positive relationships with clients, media, influencers and partners
Consistently securing results for clients in order to grow month-over-month, quarter-over-quarter
Continuing education in order to retain current clients and attract new clients
Serving as expert on clients' key messages and PR opportunities
Key Job Functions & Responsibilities:
Media Relations Strategy & Execution: Responsible for the media relations strategy and execution for four to six clients
Thorough knowledge and utilization of AP Style
Fully understand how to use all tools needed to do job effectively and carry out all tasks (Meltwater, TVEyes, Google Alerts, HARO, Compete, etc.) and train PR interns on these tools, when necessary
Develop strong understanding and create/maintain great relationships with targeted media via email, phone calls, social media and in-person meetings
Collaborate and contribute ideas in team brainstorms on campaigns and pitches for clients and promotions
Stay abreast of PR/media trends and contacts and relay information to team and determine how to best apply to clients; ongoing research to understand trends, relevant media members, markets and industries
Develop media relations campaign strategies as they relate to clients’ goals; work with digital counterpart to ensure they align with digital strategies; work with Head of PR and Client Accounts to ensure PR strategies align with clients’ larger goals and objectives
Stay up to date with all news relevant to targeted clients; spend 1-2 hours a week on maintaining strong familiarity with media, industry trends and current events and react appropriately to missed and new opportunities
Secure trade, national, local and/or regional coverage for all client accounts, following goals set out with clients and Supervisor
Actively attend client events and on-site liaison for coordinating details as necessary; create influencer/media/attendance list
Monitor competitor/industry media coverage and social media conversations about client topic and bring opportunities and trends to clients
Follow all media personalities and industry influencers on social media platforms and engage to develop and maintain strong personal relationships
Develop all PR-related materials and keep up to date and on server (including pitches, press releases, media lists, talking points, community opportunities, event collateral, bios, fact sheets, media kit, etc.)
Media outreach via phone, email, calendar listings, and media drops
Monitor and pitch to all appropriate HARO’s, Substacks and relevant reactive opportunities
Monitor editorial calendars for PR opportunities, and pitch as appropriate
Assist in and attend media interviews and photoshoots onsite – both the trusted resource for media and client along with Supervisor
Deliver photos and necessary follow-up materials to media outlets, as necessary from interview or event
Review all media coverage for accuracy, spelling, tone, etc.
Monitor and capture all news clippings, as it happens, and send to client; keep media coverage charts current
Community Relations Strategy & Execution: Responsible for the strategy and/or execution of community relations efforts for clients on two to four accounts
Develop community relations campaign strategies as they relate to clients’ goals; work with digital counterpart to ensure they align with digital strategies; work with Head of PR and Client Accounts to ensure PR strategies align with clients’ larger goals and objectives
Seek out and secure strategic partners for mutually-beneficial cross promotional opportunities and awards
Research and develop community partnership opportunities
Coordinate details of community and client events and partnerships and ensure social media counterpart has copy on behalf of client for partners to post/share our message, if appropriate
Submit award documents and gather materials for submission
Influencer Relations Strategy & Execution: Responsible for the influencer relations strategy and execution for two to three clients
Fully understand how to use all relevant influencer relations softwares and tools needed to do job effectively
Stay abreast of influencer relations trends and processes
Collaborate and contribute ideas in team brainstorms on influencer relations initiatives
Develop strategies for and execute all influencer relations deliverables, including but not limited to:
Development of influencer relations strategies that align with larger client goals and overall scope of service
Researching and building influencer lists
Developing and distributing influencer pitches and partnership asks emails (or correspondence via social media channels)
Developing influencer contracts and executing upon all relevant deliverables
Engaging with influencers via client social media channels, providing them with social media collateral/messaging/handles and/or working with relevant team members to execute upon any social media engagement
Tracking and reporting influencer relations results via monthly or quarterly measurement reports and/or real-time reports
Tracking and reporting expenses and budget
Building and maintaining relationships with local, regional and national influencers on behalf of agency and clientele
We want to hear from you if you have:
- At least 4-5 years of experience in public relations, influencer relations, community relations and/or strategic communications!
- Experience or interest working in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment!
- Experience and comfort communicating with clients and serving as a "point person!"
- A solid track record of building and maintaining media and influencer relationships!
- Your eyes constantly scouting the next big public relations trend!
- Excellent writing capabilities and mastery of AP style!
- The chops to bring a strategic vision to life in partnership with an integrated team!
- Relationship-building prowess to connect with communities, networks and organizations in meaningful ways on behalf of clients!
- A knack for developing media relations and influencer relations strategies and content that incite action, specifically for and with mission-driven clientele!
- The creative voice to craft masterful story angles and pitches!
- One eye on big picture planning while the other eye tracks the details!
- A demonstrated passion for mission-driven clientele and the impact marketing space!
- A growth-oriented mindset and interest in learning alongside an energetic, hard-working team!
DIGITAL & SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGIST
Do you live in, dream about and love all things metaverse? Are you interested in joining a growing team with major digital aspirations for its clients? We're searching for our next Digital & Social Media Strategist (or Specialist, depending on experience) who will lead our clients' digital programs through full-scale social media, email marketing and digital advertising efforts, while maintaining client relationships! Think you've got what it takes? Email your cover letter, resume and social media pages and/or work samples to Jenny and Nici!
This is preferably a Houston-based role, but we will consider remote/hybrid candidates.
In this role, you will be accountable for:
Developing and contributing to strategies to achieve and/or exceed client goals
Executing social media tactics proactively and reactively
Executing email marketing tactics proactively and reactively
Assisting with digital advertising needs
Building and maintaining positive relationships with clients and online communities
Consistently securing results for clients in order to grow month-over-month, quarter-over-quarter
Continuing education in order to retain current clients and attract new clients
Serving as expert on clients' key messages and digital opportunities
Key Job Functions & Responsibilities:
Social Media: Responsible for the social media strategy development and execution for 4-5 full-time clients:
Develop quarterly, biannual or annual social media strategies and content pillars for clients
Develop all content for social media pages for client and send to client for approval, when necessary
Development of monthly or weekly content calendars
Development of weekly or daily posts, including but not limited to Facebook (Facebook Live, Facebook Events, Facebook Fundraisers, etc.), Instagram (Reels, Instagram Stories, Highlights, IGTV), Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, Pinterest, LinkedIn and more
Keep social media pages current – including integrating platform changes and trending topics, update cover photos or working with team members or Graphic Designer to update
Monitor all platforms (including review sites; for those in scope) and draft responses to positive and negative comments, looping Manager, Digital & Social Media in for final approvals
Use social media to seek and engage in conversations taking place in order to benefit goals of the client
Proactively seek out social media opportunities that may help client business prosper
Establish continuous growth, impressions and engagement for all client accounts, following goals set out with Manager, Digital & Social Media, Project Manager and/or Senior Manager, Client Accounts, team members and clients
Responsible for measurement, analysis and reporting growth of social sites in order to recognize growth patterns, identify issues and proactively make suggestions to improve strategy to meet client goals
Develop progress updates or recaps, for Manager, Digital & Social Media, Project Manager and/or Senior Manager, Client Accounts to send to client, during and after social media campaigns, as appropriate
Become expert on client’s business, industry, brand, talking points, competitors, community
Assist PR Specialists in maintaining relationship with strategic partners over digital channels for mutually-beneficial cross promotional opportunities
Monitor all competitor and industry social media presences, across all channels and provide strategic recommendations
Attend relevant client events or photoshoots to take photos/video (for all clients) to be used on social platforms and live tweet/post/respond on channels for designated client
Attend client site to gather photos for all clients, when appropriate
Email Marketing: Responsible for the email marketing strategy development and execution for 2-3 full-time clients
Manage strategy and execution of weekly or monthly email marketing needs; review with Manager, Digital & Social Media
Development of monthly, quarterly, semi-annual or annual content calendars
Develop all written copy needed for email newsletters/eblasts
Assist with multimedia content needed for email newsletters/eblasts
Work with graphic design team to develop all visual content needed for email newsletters/eblasts
Ensure all email contact lists are kept up to date, tagged and segmented as appropriate
Ensure email marketing strategy and execution of strategy aligns with other team members’ work and scope (ie: social media posts, social media ads, website, etc.)
Establish continuous growth, click-through rates and traffic to website (or sales) for all client accounts, following goals set out with Manager, Digital & Social Media, Project Manager and/or Senior Manager, Client Accounts, team members and clients
Responsible for measurement, analysis and reporting growth of email marketing in order to recognize growth patterns, identify issues and proactively make suggestions to improve strategy to meet client goals
Become expert on clients’ business, industry, brand, talking points, competitors, community
Set aside time to learn about email marketing best practices and test new strategies and tactics
Digital Advertising: Responsible for supporting and/or owning (depending on experience) the digital advertising strategy and execution for all clients utilizing service line on ongoing or ad hoc basis
Develop and/or contribute to developing, correctly and strategically place and manage social media advertising strategy and ongoing monitoring and analysis; provide suggestions if/when it is not working
Develop and/or contribute to developing, correctly and strategically place and manage Google/PPC advertising strategy and ongoing monitoring and analysis; provide suggestions if/when it is not working
Develop and/or contribute to developing strategies surrounding other digital advertising initiatives (ie: paid email marketing campaigns with online outlets, banner/display ads, etc.) and execute, working with relevant team members and/or Graphic Designer for necessary creative and collateral
Work with Manager of Digital & Social Media to consistently grow as a digital and social media advertising professional, to engage in continuing education and to put this learning into practice for clients
We want to hear from you if you have:
- At least 4-5 years of experience in social media marketing, content/email marketing, digital marketing or digital advertising!
- Experience or interest working in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment!
- Experience and comfort communicating with clients and serving as a "point person!"
- A solid track record of building and maintaining online communities!
- A mastery of the latest and greatest in social media! Do you love creating Reels, scrolling through TikTok or creating LinkedIn Polls? We're talking to you!
- Excellent writing capabilities and mastery of creating short, captivating copy!
- The chops to bring a strategic vision to life in partnership with an integrated team!
- A knack for developing digital strategies and content that incite action, specifically for and with mission-driven clientele!
- One eye on big picture planning while the other eye tracks the details!
- A demonstrated passion for mission-driven clientele and the impact marketing space!
- A growth-oriented mindset and interest in learning alongside an energetic, hard-working team!
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Are you a talented and creative design and branding guru who loves developing deliverables that drive major impact? Are you searching for your next opportunity to join a hardworking team of scrappy doers, dreamers and creators! Think you've got what it takes? Email your cover letter, resume and portfolio/work samples to Jenny and Nici!
This is preferably a Houston-based role, but we will consider remote/hybrid candidates.
Key Job Functions & Responsibilities:
Create excellence for clients through graphic design and branding
Has advanced understanding of branding and related creative deliverables
Expert knowledge in all graphic design programs and tools
Expert of Like Minds’ clients and each client’s brand guidelines to conceptualize design solutions to fit them and their needs
Comprehensive awareness of new platforms, technologies, and trends
Delivers concepts, pitches and final executions based on strategy to teams and clients
Oversees project conceptualization and development, including execution
Development of overall brand image and brand voice for clients and/or ensuring that we are maintaining brand consistency through design, video and marketing efforts, including but not limited to:
Developing brand guidelines or brand one-pagers at start of relationship or when it feels necessary for clients
Working with team to develop branded Canva templates for social media platforms
Work with team to develop branded imagery for videos
Work with team to develop any branded collateral needed for client (marketing decks, PPT slides, letterheads, business cards, social media cover photos, etc.)
Work with Social & Digital team to develop any and all social media, email marketing and/or digital advertising assets needed on ongoing basis
Lead client and team on multimedia and creative direction and execute design initiatives
Lead creative/graphic strategy and idea generation for clients, including copy suggestions and multimedia capabilities
Thorough understanding of social media and public relations to know how graphics/videos will be utilized
Participate in all internal and external client meetings where design or branding may be involved and/or get debrief from team after the fact
Deep understanding of client goals to ensure graphic design elements meet these needs and further the marketing campaign and business goals
Consistently provide innovative, out of the box and/or unique concepts to bring designs to the next level
Actively share new design trends and tools relevant to graphic design, marketing, branding, social media and public relations
Provide feedback and guidance to client and account team on creative direction
We want to hear from you if you have:
- At least 4 years of experience utilizing Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign and related design programs!
- Experience creating deliverables in Canva!
The ability to work in multiple channels, including digital, social media, print, out of home and video!
An enthusiasm for following what's trending in branding, typography, photography and more!
An understanding of how your work contributes to larger digital and traditional marketing strategies!
- The ability to juggle multiple projects or deliverables at one time!
- A knack for working across teams, platforms and initiatives!
- A demonstrated passion for mission-driven clientele and the impact marketing space!
- A growth-oriented mindset and interest in learning alongside an energetic, hard-working team!
JOIN US!
We'd never turn down an opportunity to meet brilliant marketing and communications minds!
If you're excited about the opportunity to work for a growing company that represents mission-driven businesses and organizations and that emphasizes making an impact, please email your resume, cover letter and work samples to Jenny!
Benefits
We provide a true partnership approach to our clients through meaningful work thanks to our team of dedicated employees. We know the best way to reach and exceed goals for clients is through ongoing recognition of our team for their efforts. As such, we're proud to consistently evaluate and enhance our benefits package. Like Minds teams members currently enjoy the following benefits and more!
Semi-annual offsite gatherings as a team
Medical, dental and vision coverage
Quarterly reviews (with opportunities for promotions and pay increases)
3 weeks paid vacation
10 days, no questions asked, mental health or sick days
Your birthday as an additional holiday!
Extended holidays for 4th of July, Thanksgiving and Christmas - New Years
401k with company match
Flexible and accommodating schedule