Public Relations Assistant

Company Description

Join Woke Media, a dynamic full-service boutique public relations and branding agency based in NYC and Barcelona. We cater to a diverse clientele including musical artists, fashion & lifestyle brands, cannabis, tech companies, personalities, mental health experts, and so much more! We are seeking a dedicated, self-motivated, and creative individual to join our woman-led team.

At Woke Media , we specialize in connecting our clients with journalists, influencers, and brand managers to strategically enhance their brand image and increase visibility within their respective industry and community. As a Public Relations Assistant, you will work alongside the Junior Publicist and under the guidance of Creative Director and Senior Publicist, WM's CEO, Jess Poulin. Your role involves increasing client visibility by assisting with media relations and outreach initiatives, managing communication with clients and stakeholders, supporting strategy and campaign ideation, contribute to branding efforts, and support research tasks.

Our team operates on a remote schedule, but applicants MUSTbe based in NYC . Please note that this position is part-time at 2 days/week (9am-3pm EST), with potential to increase days.

Please send your applications/resumes to [email protected]

Responsibilities

• Assist the Junior/Senior Publicist in pitching client campaigns across print/online, TV, radio and podcasts
• Create compelling and newsworthy press releases, pitches, and media alerts
• Attend and take notes on weekly/bi-weekly Client meetings
• Cultivate media relationships to help secure client coverage
• Stay up-to-date on developing trends and pop culture
• Track campaign progress for weekly client reports + update internal Case Studies
• Assist the Junior/Senior Publicist in building and maintaining media lists for client outreach
• Help establish new business opportunities for both PR + event production clients and present at monthly staff meetings
• Attend client facing events and networking events (as needed)
• Act as an Event Production assistant (as needed)

Qualifications

• Based in NYC
• Available a minimum of 2 days per week (Tues - Fri)
• Strong communication and writing skills
• BA in Communications or related field
• Proven record of securing media coverage for clients
• Team-oriented mindset and ability to thrive in a fast-paced remote setting
• Interest or experience in industries like entertainment, philanthropy, wellness, or tech is a plus
• Proficient with digital tools, like Google Workspace and Canva
• Minimum 1 year experience in public relations or marketing, agency preferred
• Established media contacts a plus

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Public Relations: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in New York, NY 10041