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Marketing & Public Relations Associate (Local or Remote) – The Postcard Agency

Marketing & Public Relations Associate (Local or Remote)

About The Postcard Agency

Founded in 2018 and based in the heart of Beverly Hills, The Postcard Agency delivers award-winning marketing, branding and public relations services to businesses and nonprofits around the globe, from PBS to Smoothie King to Miami Beach Pride. Through our work, we enable our clients to maximize their schedules and budgets so they can accomplish everything on their checklists and bucket lists, such as building their businesses, advancing their careers, giving back to their communities, and discovering new and exciting places.

The Postcard Agency is expanding, and we’re seeking a motivated and creative marketing and public relations associate to support projects for local and national clients. This is a contract-to-hire position with the opportunity to explore full-time options with benefits after working together for a few months.

Important: The ideal candidate pays exceptional attention to detail and possesses a strong, versatile and captivating writing style that can be adapted for a variety of brands. Excellent writing skills (spelling, grammar and style) are essential for this position.

Reports to: Jonathan Ochart, Founder and CEO of The Postcard Agency

Weekly Responsibilities

  • Public relations: Create and update media lists, build media kits, perform media outreach, coordinate media interviews for clients, support the writing of compelling press releases and media pitches
  • Social media marketing: Write social media copy for clients, design social graphics and videos, manage social media calendars, operate social media management platforms, schedule content, engage with social media audiences, coordinate influencer marketing collaborations
  • Content marketing: Support blog and thought leadership content development, research and contact interviewees for Q&As, write blog and email marketing content, edit/proofread content and format content on the website backend
  • Meetings: Participate in internal and client-facing meetings (remotely or in-person in/around Los Angeles)
  • Reporting: Compile social media, email marketing, content marketing and public relations performance reports

Skills & Qualifications

  • 1-2 years of marketing and/or public relations experience (internship experience will be taken into consideration)
  • Superior writing, editing, communication and research skills (these skills are absolutely necessary)
  • Public relations experience (building media lists, writing media pitches, coordinating interviews)
  • Social media experience (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube)
  • Graphic design experience (i.e., Canva, Photoshop)
  • Ability to work independently and with a team to meet deadlines
  • Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications

  • Blogging, content marketing and SEO experience
  • Website design and content management system experience (i.e., WordPress, Squarespace, Wix, etc.)
  • Google Analytics experience
  • Proofreading experience and familiarity with AP Style
  • An appreciation for culture, travel, diversity and inclusivity

Requirements

  • Portfolio demonstrating digital marketing and/or public relations experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing, journalism, public relations, communications or a related field

Hours and Pay

  • $24 per hour ($50,000 annually)
  • 40 hours per week

Benefits

This is a contract-to-hire opportunity. Full-time employees receive the following benefits: 

  • Paid vacation days
  • Paid sick days
  • Paid personal days 
  • Paid volunteer days
  • Monthly healthcare stipend
  • Paid learning opportunities
  • Commission for business you bring to the agency

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

Apply Now

To apply for this contract-to-hire opportunity, please email your cover letter, resume and work samples to jochart@thepostcardagency.com.