Public Relations Driver

Gunpowder

We are one part PR agency, one part social and content shop and a full-on creative and strategic partner to our clients. Our world revolves around earned media coverage and conversation. Big ideas are our most valuable currency but we earn our keep with workmanlike execution on programs big and small for every size of client, from scrappy start-ups to some of the world’s most trusted and storied brands.

We are wired differently than most agencies. We empower young people to do more than they thought they were capable of. We challenge our clients to stretch beyond their comfort zone. We work our asses off but know the importance of a work/life balance that keeps us fresh and inspired.

Most of our clients are in the enthusiast space. Outdoor recreation brands in the hunting, fishing and watersports categories, motorsports and foodie brands are some of our mainstays. And our people tend to be doers, not just spectators. We fish. We hunt. We ride. We cook. Our clients appreciate that. A lot.

http://gunpowderinc.com


Position Details

Public Relations Driver
Job
Full-time
8/6/2018
Southeast Wisconsin
Delafield, WI

We have a great team of PR professionals and we need to add to it. This role will support several key accounts in an intermediate role with room for advancement. We need someone who understands what it takes to generate earned media coverage and earned chatter through traditional media outlets, influencers and social channels to help drive business outcomes for clients. Someone who has a passion for digging deep to find great stories and tell them in places that matter. Someone who is ready to collaborate, create, pitch and write.

Our client base is largely made up of enthusiast or lifestyle brands that connect with people on an emotional level. Many of them are in the outdoors industry. As such, most of our work requires us to really care about the categories in which we participate. This specific role will support several brands in the hunting and fishing space, so if you love the outdoors, and better yet have experience working in the space, this could be your dream job.

  • Work with an integrated team to help drive communications efforts for 3-4 iconic lifestyle brands, providing a consistent tactical backbone on each account 
  • You will be the day-to-day account manager/project manager, ensuring that deadlines are met, communications across the client/agency team are solid and that we are holding ourselves accountable for delivering against our objectives 
  • Heavy media relations and some social media engagement, including very light community management, content creation and distribution 
  • Traditional and social media monitoring and reporting on several accounts 
  • Copywriting and editing of strategic, creative, influential written content on behalf of clients, including video scripts, press releases, pitch letters, partnership proposals and more 
  • Event management assistance for client events and trade shows 
  • Occasional assistance in the pursuit of new business as we go after more incredible clients, helping develop our approach and tell our story in written and oral presentation 
  • Occasional travel as it relates to meetings, client events and trade shows 
  • Be a positive contributor to an open, proactive, passionate and productive agency culture
  • 2-5 years of experience in a communications or marketing role is desired, ideally within an agency setting 
  • An incredible, insatiable drive to do work that matters, pushing our clients to think bigger and bolder 
  • A proven track record delivering earned media coverage, especially in an enthusiast category; we want to see that you can tell a story and get it placed 
  • Relentless drive to create incredible, compelling content and a deep hatred of the status quo 
  • Familiarity and working experience with all the tools of the trade in the PR world as you’ll need to use them to build media lists, track coverage and develop reports for our clients 
  • Proven ability to think big and act small, delivering world-class work in an agile, efficient fashion 
  • Experience working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment 
  • Disciplined time-management skills and ability to work in an open, empowering environment

We are building a business by empowering and rewarding people who care deeply about contributing to the success of our agency and our clients’ businesses. We commit to our people and know that we are only as good as the talent we can attract and retain. Our compensation package is competitive within our industry, including health care and retirement packages. We have a flexible approach to work, allowing for an unmatched work/life balance. Our work environment is constructive, collaborative and positive. It is a culture we have worked hard to build and continue to foster by hiring only people who care as much about the team as they do about themselves.



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