Public Relations Coordinator

At a Glance

BDS is seeking an innovative, organized, and knowledgeable Public Relations Coordinator with a passion for problem-solving and communication to support our well-known telecommunications client. You will support the team with all aspects of public relations to bring awareness to the Client’s brand through new product launches from planning through execution.This is a hybrid in-office/remote role, offering the unique opportunity to collaborate in person within our client’s headquarters in Chicago 1-2 days per week.

Overview

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive pay
• Health and wellness benefits plans  
• Flexible vacation and holiday policies 
• Paid parental leave  
• 401(k) with employer matching 
• Referral bonus 
• Tax savings with flexible spending accounts for parking, transit, dependents, and healthcare costs 
• Opportunity to work with a growing company that actively rewards and promotes its employees 

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Executes and evaluates consumer tech and lifestyle PR media campaigns
• Plan, develops, and executes media and PR campaigns to bring awareness to Client product
• Answer and assist with media inquiries
• Prep presenters for interviews and events
• Compiles and maintains media lists for outreach
• Coverage tracking and reporting; ongoing and at key product launch moments
• Research and recommend new strategies and tactics to bring awareness to Client product
• Collaborate with Client to execute launch plans for new products, including event planning, scheduling, and execution.
• Other tasks as requested by management

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

Experience and Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Marketing, or Communications preferred or high school and equivalent experience
• 2 years of media relations experience; PR agency experience preferred
• A portfolio of client work
• Excellent knowledge of public relations best practices, brand management, and media strategies
• Experience with media reporting and competitive research

Skills and Attributes:

• Strong written skills with the ability to write engaging and informative copy
• Strong oral communication skills and must be able to speak with media
• Proficiency with Cision, Meltwater, or other relevant software required
• Strong project and time management skills
• Detail-oriented
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills 
• Strong understanding of media landscape/evolving communications environment
• Stays up to date on current events as it relates to consumer technology and updated media strategies and tactics
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time, including overnight travel

Physical Requirements:

• 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to: 
• • Regularly sit, grasp, talk and/or hear
  • Occasionally walk and/or stand
  • Occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds
  • Continuous hand/eye coordination and fine manipulation 

Important Information

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

BDS Connected Solutions. (“BDS”) is an equal opportunity employer in every aspect of employment, including but not limited to; selection, training, development and promotion of the most qualified candidates and employees without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by state or local law. BDS is committed to equal employment opportunity in all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment that may not be covered in this statement. BDS is an at-will employer.

BDS Connected Solutions offers a complete suite of Connected Commerce solutions that blend Advocacy, Training, Retail, Virtual, Experiential, and Digital environments to influence the modern buyer, regardless of where they are on their shopping journey. Since 1985, BDS has been inspired by innovation; as we continue to evolve as a trendsetter in today’s disruptive market, we enable our clients to do the same. Our industry-leading experts never stop working to discover, design, and deploy custom buying solutions that empower brands to achieve and exceed their unique sales goals. BDS is headquartered in Irvine, California with a regional office in New York City, New York. Visit us at www.BDSsolutions.com for more information.