Public Relations Specialist

Coalition Technologies is devoted to doing the highest quality of work for our clients while maintaining a fun, thriving environment for our team. Along with the opportunity to grow with our team, we are excited to offer:

• The most competitive profit-sharing bonus plans in the industry. We pay up to 50% of all profits monthly to all full-time employees!
• Joining our Coalition means you also get to enjoy paid time off and subsidized gym memberships.
• Living in LA? Flex days, free Friday lunches, regular company events, and higher base salaries are all extra benefits that our in-office team members enjoy.
• Our US-Based team members can enjoy our medical, dental, vision, and life insurance packages in all US states.
• Our international team members have the opportunity to participate in our International Insurance Reimbursement Program, a benefit unique to Coalition.

100% of our team works remotely with the support of time tracking software. Our company culture has specialized in supporting remote team members for over a decade. We welcome your application, wherever in the world it’s coming from!

YOU SHOULD HAVE:

• Prior experience with P.R. and Social Media
• Preferably a Journalism background or media training
• Flawless written and spoken English
• The ability to write PR’s and distribute them
• Great professional relationships with writers, journalists, bloggers and other influencers
• The ability to secure media coverage for clients
• A profound understanding of online communities as well as content marketing
• Experience with services like HARO and MuckRack
• Published & placed content on authoritative sites
• Great interpersonal, analytical, problem solving, negotiating, influencing, facilitation, decision-making, and conflict resolution skills
• The ability to stay highly organized with great attention to detail
• The ability to maintain strict confidentiality and discretion
• The availability to work 40 hours per week from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm PST
• Passion to build a startup
• A friendly, outgoing disposition
• Reliable transportation if working in-house
• A reliable workstation with a fast computer, microphone and speakers, reliable internet and power if working remotely

YOUR DUTIES AND TASKS:

• As a PR specialist, you will write press releases
• Keep and organize PR database
• Respond to information requests from the media if needed
• Liaise between client and media
• Analyze various niches and verticals (as well as competition within them)
• Scrutinize clients’ websites and identify linkable assets
• Develop custom PR strategies and tactics (based on analysis) for maximum efficiency
• Locate and vet viable link prospects and opportunities
• Craft compelling outreach
• Keep outreach conversations fresh through regular follow-ups
• Engage and interact via social media
• Potentially represent clients’ companies online
• Organize and maintain multi-faceted campaigns
• Help maintain the organization’s corporate image or brand

Remote/Telecommuting optional. No education or experience required for candidates who excel in our skills tests.