Flock and Rally: Integrated Communications & Marketing · 1 day ago
Public Relations Specialist
Columbia, SC
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
4+ years expFlock and Rally is a full-service, women-owned creative agency based in Columbia, South Carolina, specializing in integrated communications. They are seeking a Public Relations Specialist to support PR strategy, writing, media outreach, and community relations across a diverse client portfolio.
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Responsibilities
Write and edit press releases, media pitches, advisories, talking points and press materials
Distribute press releases and manage media follow-ups
Pitch stories to local, regional, national and trade media
Coordinate and manage media interviews, including prep and scheduling
Plan and execute press events, media briefings and community activations
Support PR strategy and planning
Support crisis communications planning and response
Support community relations initiatives
Monitor and stay abreast with industry trends
Collaborate with account teams to support PR and integrated marketing strategies
Support client relationships
Qualification
Required
4-6 years of experience in media relations, public relations, communications or related experience
Exceptional AP style writing and editing skills
Proven experience pitching media and securing earned media coverage
Understanding of today's media landscape
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced agency environment
Professional, confident communicator with strong attention to detail
Preferred
Agency experience
Experience booking TV, radio and podcast interviews in the South Carolina market
Experience with media tools such as Muck Rack and TVEyes
Experience supporting press events, community relations and crisis communications
Experience working in integrated marketing and cross-channel storytelling
Benefits
401K match.
Healthcare.
Paid family leave.
Innovative working environment.
Flexible location working policy.
Eleven official company holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day (July 4th), Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day.
Half day off on your birthday.
Up to five “on the clock” hours each month to volunteer at a charity or a board of your choice.
Company laptop (high performance).
$50 per month phone stipend.
$500 annual professional development allowance.
Company
Flock and Rally: Integrated Communications & Marketing
Founded in 2010, Flock and Rally is a full-service, women-owned creative agency based in Columbia, South Carolina.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Merritt McNeely
Chief Executive Officer
Deborah Schadel
Co-Founding Partner
Recent News
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