Marketing & PR Associate (Local)

Important: Only San Antonio, Austin, and South Texas-area applicants will be considered for this opportunity. While remote, the position will require occasional in-person meetings until it is safe to work in an office environment. This is a contract-to-hire position consisting of 30 hours per week. Opportunities for growth in the company are available.

Agency Description

At The Postcard Agency, we tap our knowledge, creativity and curiosity to take brands and their audiences to new and exciting destinations. Our award-winning team of marketing and public relations consultants creates extraordinary work to support businesses and nonprofits in achieving critical goals, including building brand awareness, generating leads, affirming thought leadership, enhancing engagement and converting prospects into customers. We’re also committed to serving our community, and we dedicate our time to support nonprofits on and off the clock.

The Postcard Agency is expanding, and we’re seeking a motivated and creative Marketing & PR Associate to plan and execute meaningful marketing and public relations strategies for our local and national clients. 

Job Description

The Postcard Agency seeks a driven, energetic and highly-organized Marketing & PR Associate to provide clients with a streamlined, elevated and personalized experience from start to finish. As the agency continues to expand, it requires a skilled, experienced and proactive individual who can keep projects moving forward while delivering superior client service. 

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

Marketing & PR Responsibilities

• Social media marketing: Write social media copy for clients, create and upload social media graphics, manage social media calendars, operate social media management platforms and engage with social media audiences
• Search engine optimization: Perform SEO website audits, research and identify competitive keywords, optimize web copy, track performance
• Website design: Build websites in Squarespace and WordPress, write web copy, add graphics and videos to websites, update website content for clients as needed
• Content marketing: Support client blog content development, research and contact interviewees for Q&As, write blog content, edit/proofread content and format content on the website backend
• Public relations: Create and update media lists, conduct media outreach, write press releases/pitches, develop media kits and build relationships with reporters
• Reporting: Compile social media, email marketing, content marketing and public relations performance reports

Account Management Responsibilities

• Participate in daily communications with client accounts (via email, phone and video)
• Support project management efforts for clients and the agency to ensure tasks are completed in a timely and efficient manner within budget
• Develop monthly performance reports and marketing campaign reports to be shared with clients, and walk clients through key takeaways and opportunities for improvement
• Identify opportunities for improvement and provide suggestions to boost efficiency, such as automating tasks in our project management software
• Report and escalate issues or delays to management as needed
• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors
• Represent The Postcard Agency in a professional yet friendly and personable manner across all communication channels

Qualifications

• Proven ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with colleagues and clients
• Excellent people and communication skills
• Experience with project management tools (i.e., Trello, Basecamp, Asana)
• Superior writing, speaking and project management skills
• Social media experience (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Pinterest)
• Knowledge of marketing, advertising, public relations or communications
• Experience in a fast-paced and high-volume work environment
• A passion for creativity, diversity, inclusivity, equality, social justice, sustainability and doing the right thing
• Community involvement is a plus

Requirements

• 1 or more years of marketing and/or PR experience, preferably in an agency environment
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in business, marketing, journalism, public relations, communications, or a related field

Hours and Pay

• Hours: The Marketing & PR Associate will work 25-30 hours per week (remotely and occasionally in person)
• Pay is commensurate with experience

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 careers@thepostcardagency.com.