Brand Trainee

Responsibilities

• Supports the account teams with project execution and supervised tasks of day‑to‑day client services.
• Monitors traditional and social media for clients.
• Supports planning and execution of press trips, events and various promotions.
• Develops monthly status reports for clients.
• Assists with the distribution of press releases to the media and follows up on activities.
• Performs daily pitching to specialized media over phone and email.
• Coordinates calendar appointments and schedules client meetings.
• Responsible for researching and gathering information on issues, clients and projects.
• Writes and distributes basic materials such as pitch letters, news releases, standby statements and newsletters.
• Creates and maintains media lists, handles routine media inquiries, monitors the media for clients and successfully places stories.
• Executes program tactics under supervision, e.g., events, promotions, trade shows and mailings.
• Coordinates preparation and distribution of client documents, publications and contact information.
• Assists in accounting and administrative duties, e.g., billing, activity reports and vendor negotiation, and manages projects and vendors.

Skills & Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communications skills in English and Spanish.
• Knowledge, interest, and experience with social media and the digital world.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to generate ideas and think creatively.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously under pressure.
• Analytical skills as applied to research.
• Attention to detail – proofreading and ability to incorporate edits.
• Logistical and time‑management skills.
• Strong media relations skills.
• General understanding of techniques of a professional services/consultancy firm, journalism, public relations, communications or related field.
• Perfectly bilingual in Spanish and English.