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PR Specialist

Employer
The Washington Post
Location
Washington, DC
Closing date
Jun 4, 2019

Job Details

Application Instructions

Please list all professional experience and explain any gaps in employment history.

Job Description

The Washington Post is seeking a publicist to help the Communications team maximize the visibility of Post journalism and journalists in national and international media. The publicist will be responsible for planning, executing and managing all aspects of assigned newsroom publicity. The publicist position reports to the Director of Communications.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Support and grow awareness for newsroom reporting and initiatives.
  • Develop and maintain close and communicative relationships with broadcast producers and industry/beat reporters.
  • Think creatively about promotional opportunities to encompass digital, broadcast and social media platforms.
  • Identify and develop strategic publicity plans.
  • Provide timely coverage reports to appropriate editors and reporters.
  • Other duties and special projects as assigned.


QUALIFICATIONS
  • Excellent news judgment, communication and interpersonal skills, including writing, proofreading and speaking.
  • Ability to establish rapport and develop credibility from colleagues and external business partners.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
  • Careful attention to detail with good follow-through.
  • Strategic, collaborative and creative thinker who can adapt and prioritize moment to moment.
  • Dynamic self-starter with strong decision-making skills.
  • Proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook, Cision or related journalist database.
  • Bachelor's Degree is required.
  • At least three (3) years of related work experience, interest in business/technology news is a plus.

Company

Thank you for your interest in a career with The Washington Post. We invite you to review all of our open positions to find the one that's right for you. We look forward to receiving your resume!


Since it first began publication more than 130 years ago, The Washington Post has grown into one of the most storied and respected news organizations in the world. A subsidiary of The Washington Post Company, today's Post is the indispensable guide to Washington. In print, we enjoy the highest penetration of any major metropolitan newspaper in the United States. On the web, we have the third largest news website with 17 million unique visitors each month, and have recently launched a celebrated news app for the iPad. We serve Washington in all media, on any platform, including paid products, events, and tailored content.

More broadly, The Washington Post Company delivers quality products to today's students, readers and viewers. What unites our company is the immediacy of our products and services, created by teachers and tutors at Kaplan; reporters and editors at our media properties; and associates at Cable ONE.
Washington Post Media views its employees as its most valuable asset and provides a comprehensive benefits package to promote healthy and balanced lives at work and at home. We offer competitive salaries, opportunities for training and career advancement and an outstanding, progressive benefits package including:
Health and dental benefits
Flexible healthcare and dependent care spending accounts
401(k) and company-funded cash balance plan
Life and disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Adoption assistance
Domestic partner benefits
Employee assistance program
Employee referral program
 

Company info
Website
Location
1301 K Street, N.W.
Washington
DC
20036
US

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