Careers

Job Title  

Vp of Digital and Emerging Media Needed

Salary 

Competitive

Job Duration

Full Time

Job Location

New York, NY USA

Job Description

ABOUT US:
Catalyst Public Relations is a group of highly motivated, team-oriented professionals with a passion for the brands with which we partner. We were named best new agency by The Holmes Report in 2009 and are nominated for best boutique PR agency by PR Week for 2010. We focus solely on consumer-facing integrated marketing communications campaigns, applying its proprietary approach to strategic media relations with three core platforms:  Sports, Health & Fitness, and Entertainment.  We are selective in the brands we work for -- established or emerging brands that respect the communications profession and thrive in the consumer space. These brands include SUBWAY Restaurants, Under Armour, vitaminwater, NASCAR, Timex and Callaway.

In order to be considered, please submit your resume to careers@catalystpublicrelations.com with "VP Digital & Emerging Media" in the subject line.

ABOUT YOU:
You are a creative online strategist with a passion for digital media. You are a motivated, innovative team-player who can interface directly with leading brands. You can easily communicate your knowledge in the space to both senior and junior level staff in a digestible manner. You have a proven track record building online communities in conjunction with brands.

• From our NY headquarters, you will develop and help execute creative, strategic and innovative Digital Media Marketing programs for clients that effectively reach our client's consumer objectives. 
• Help drive digital media education across our organization and with leading consumer brands. 
• Constantly look for opportunities to innovate and develop new concepts and ideas with existing digital team.
• Implement best practices in developing success metrics for digital media programs.
• Successfully present to small or large groups for both internal and external meetings.

SKILLS:

• Agency experience building community engagement either in the public relations, digital or advertising arena is a must.
• Strong understanding of sport, entertainment and pop culture as it relates to brand marketing is a must.
• Proven track record of creating and implementing strategic digital media programs for established or emerging brands a must.
  
• Proven track record of successfully educating and leading individuals and implementing process in the area is vital.
• Familiarity with all major forms of digital media and experience with  actively cultivating his/her own network.
• Intellectual curiosity (always asking "why" and "what's next?"), strong oral, written and presentation skills.
• Experience with HTML and or applications building  a plus.

EOE/AA/M/F/V/D

Job Title  

Internship

Salary 

Internship

Job Duration

10 weeks, 15 hours per week

Job Location

New York, NY USA

Job Description

ABOUt US: Catalyst Public Relations is a group of highly motivated, team-oriented professionals with a passion for the brands with which we partner. We were named best new agency by The Holmes Report in 2009 and are nominated for best boutique PR agency by PR Week for 2010. We focus solely on consumer-facing integrated marketing communications campaigns, applying its proprietary approach to strategic media relations with three core platforms:  Sports, Health & Fitness, and Entertainment.  We are selective in the brands we work for -- established or emerging brands that respect the communications profession and thrive in the consumer space. These brands include SUBWAY Restaurants, Under Armour, vitaminwater, NASCAR, Timex and Callaway.

ABOUT YOU:
If you are eager to learn, motivated to succeed, and are looking for an internship that will put you on a public relations career path, Catalyst may be the place for you. Our interns receive one-on-one time with top executives, learn strong media placements skills, attend and participate in events, and get hands-on experience in all key aspects of the public relations business.

Summary
This is a paid internship position, lasting 10 weeks, up to 35 hours per week.
We have a detailed curriculum for interns that will provide training while working on exciting projects that include:

• Researching and writing press releases
• Conducting media outreach
• Participating in creative brainstorm sessions
• Creating and maintaining media lists
• Assisting with event publicity
• Staffing and attending media events such as satellite media tours, press conferences and in-studio client appearances

Qualities Desired
Ideal candidates are college seniors or recent graduates working towards their degree or have a degree in public relations, and have a strong interest in Digital & Emerging media. Communications, journalism and other marketing related majors will also be considered.

To Apply:
Interested candidates should review each office postings to see if there are current opportunities. Where available, please send cover letter and resume, include writing samples (limit to 2 pages) to internships@catalystpublicrelations.com.