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Public Relations Associate (Chesterfield, MO)

Company Overview

Lambert is a strategic communication, capital markets and integrated marketing firm known for making its clients seen and understood in a hyper-connected world. We bring passionate-energy and thoughtful approaches to multiple sectors of business, including mobility and automotive, education and social impact, healthcare, capital markets and public affairs. With offices across the country, our firm has gained regional and national recognition, neither of which would be possible without understanding how to produce ideas that catch light.

Lambert is proud to celebrate an inclusive culture and welcomes candidate’s perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we understand that by assembling a diverse and inclusive workforce allows for a more open exchange of ideas, solutions, and progress.

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We welcome your consideration for this role and look forward to connecting with you!

Job Summary

This role is key to building our reputation for delivering excellent insights and support to our clients, while also using PR skills that apply a growing knowledge of media. It requires being a liaison between the client and the firm and managing staff resources to achieve project goals in a timely and effective way. Equally important, this person would be integral to account strategy and outcomes and would need to develop a deep understanding of client requirements, their budget and industry to lead client meetings and discussions.

In this role you will…

• Exhibit a fine-tuned level of accuracy in overseeing press releases, advisories, client correspondence and media correspondence. To support these materials, he/she must

conduct the appropriate online research and leverage the existing knowledge of the firm

• Assist with project management on larger accounts, in conjunction with team leader
• Assist Lambert training staff with class preparation and materials
• Help plan meetings and events for clients
• Lead multiple projects while staying organized and keeping an affable attitude
• Takes initiative in looking for opportunities to apply expertise and add value to projects
• Use meeting transcripts to create high-level notes for clients and internal teams
• Create and proof reports, press releases, content calendars, newsletters, and other written pieces for clients
• Arrange scheduling for meetings and interviews on Teams/Zoom for various client accounts
• Conduct secondary research for client pitches and client teams
• Produce client progress reports, as assigned
• Assist with creating/updating media lists, some media pitching
• Develop, track and review client account timelines, as assigned
• Assist other team members with tasks, as assigned

The ideal candidate possesses the following…

Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities

• Can manage complexity and heavier workloads without feeling unnecessary stress
• Knowledge and agility using components of media and public relations that include: earned media, social media, cause marketing, experiential marketing/events, content development, crisis communication and social listening
• Reliable in the role of top reserve liaison between the firm and any client
• Ease with office systems, online research, and consistent, accurate submittal of billable time
• Demonstration of clear, effective written and verbal communication to fellow employees and clients
• Has confidence dealing with clients and handling difficult situations in a calm and effective manner

Experiences

• 1-2 years of experience in Public Relations, preferably at an agency

Preferred Education And Experience

• B.A. degree in communication, journalism, media, public relations or related study

The work environment regularly presents the following physical demands…

• Read or check documents for accuracy
• Hear or understand verbal and written communication
• Communicate verbally and in writing with clarity
• Adhere to strict deadlines
• Use keyboard to enter or revise words or data
• Use computer monitor
• Lift and carry up to 20 pounds
• Walk and sit

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Some Of The Benefits And Perks Working Here Include…

• Flexible work schedules and Summer Hours
• 401(k) match potential and flex accounts
• Hybrid work environment
• Professional development
• Profit-sharing and bonus opportunities
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Career advancement opportunities
• Paid Parental Leave

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer - It is the policy of the company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.

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