Public Relations Specialist jobs in Richmond, VA

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Public Relations Specialist
  • Hamilton Beach Brands Inc
  • Allen, VA FULL_TIME
  • Public Relations Specialist

    At Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc., a leading designer, marketer and distributor of small household and commercial appliances, our culture is one of hard work, ethical behavior and teamwork. We roll up our sleeves and work hard to create products that have been pleasing customers for over 100 years. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package which includes health, dental and vision insurances, along with 401(k) and profit sharing, paid vacation, charitable time off, "summer hours" which is a great opportunity for long weekends all summer long, a quarterly subsidy to help cover the costs associated with staying fit, paid Parental Leave, the ability to purchase our products at a discounted rate, employee recognition, team building activities, a casual dress code, and flexible hours just to name a few of the advantages of working for this dynamic company.

    We are seeking qualified candidates for a Public Relations Specialist at our headquarters office in Glen Allen, Virginia. As a member of the Corporate Communications Team the Public Relations Specialist will work cross-functionally to help communicate Hamilton Beach Brands products to media. We're looking for a great communicator who can understand home appliances and explain them in person and in writing to gain national exposure for our brands. The Public Relations Specialist will play a key strategic role in strengthening our brands and supporting key product launches. They will monitor and help evaluate the effectiveness of all communications strategies and recommend changes or improvements. To be successful in this role, the PR Specialist must be resourceful, collaborative, proactive, and able to quickly learn the business, brands and products along with the audiences and their needs.

    Responsibilities include:

    • Collaborates and manages product sample requests and deadlines for media.
    • Maintain online newsrooms and prepare digital media kits and press materials for the Communications Department.
    • Manages media monitoring database for the Communications Department and assists with monthly and quarterly reporting on media impressions for all brands.
    • Identify and coordinate media opportunities and angles; execute on strategies that drive media engagement and coverage for brands.
    • Assist with broadcast, print and digital media outreach and content development, including writing press releases, award submissions, media pitches and fact sheets across all brands.
    • Pitch relevant and creative story ideas and serve as "the" resource to media contacts in the kitchen, home and lifestyle verticals.
    • Develop and maintain strong media relationships and proactively cultivate new relationships.
    • Keep abreast of product knowledge, brand guidelines, trends, and new product development as it relates to the Company and brands.
    • Provide communications support to the PR Manager(s), as needed.
    • Interact with senior management and all departments to provide communication assistance.

    Qualifications include:

    • 4-year degree in Public Relations, Mass Communications, or Journalism
    • Exceptional business and interpersonal communication skills (written and verbal) and the ability to create and maintain long-lasting relationships with the media
    • Self-starter with a proven track record of success
    • Familiarity with MuckRack, Cision, or similar media tracking software
    • Candidate must submit 3 writing samples
    • Previous Public Relations internship experience is a plus
    • Candidate must have the ability to travel. 15-20% travel expected in this role

    The successful candidate will be a creative, results driven self-starter with a strong work ethic, excellent organization, interpersonal and communication skills, and will have demonstrated the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and use good judgment.

    Our employees enjoy working in a tobacco-free and drug-free environment. We do not consider candidates who use tobacco products. Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc. is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.E-Verify.gov.

     

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Communications Specialist - Marketing & Public Relations
  • Smart Solutions
  • Richmond, VA FULL_TIME
  • Our rapidly-growing firm works with local leaders and Fortune 500 corporations alike, supporting each client’s specific public relations and marketing goals by providing tailored marketing services at...
  • 16 Days Ago

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Public Relations and Communications Assistant
  • Smart Solutions
  • Midlothian, VA FULL_TIME
  • We have an immediate need for a Public Relations and Communications Assistant to join a rapidly growing team. Our rapidly-growing promotional marketing company, applies a customer-friendly, direct, re...
  • 11 Days Ago

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Public Relations and Marketing Communications Assistant
  • Ultimate Charities
  • Richmond, VA FULL_TIME
  • We have an immediate need for a Public Relations and Marketing Communications Assistant to join a rapidly growing team. This rapidly-growing promotional marketing company, applies a customer-friendly,...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Executive Director for Marketing, Communications, and Public Relations
  • Commonwealth of VA Careers
  • Richmond, VA FULL_TIME
  • Massey Cancer Center “To improve the lives of all Virginians by delivering cutting-edge cancer care through patient-centered prevention and treatment; high-impact, innovative research; community input...
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Public Relations & Communications Assistant - Entry Level
  • Smart Solutions
  • Richmond, VA FULL_TIME
  • Are you ready to kickstart your career in Public Relations (PR) and Communications? We are actively seeking individuals to join our team as Entry Level Public Relations and Communications Assistants. ...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Director of Entrepreneurship
  • Activation Capital
  • Richmond, VA
  • Director of Entrepreneurship Do you believe in the power of innovation to change the world? At Activation Capital, our m...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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DATA OPERATIONS SPECIALIST
  • THE VIRGINIA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP
  • Richmond, VA
  • DATA OPERATIONS SPECIALIST Richmond, Virginia The Virginia Office of Education Economics (VOEE) housed within the Virgin...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Public Relations and Communications Assistant - Entry Level
  • The MGN Foundation
  • Richmond, VA
  • Job Description As an Entry-Level Public Relations and Communications Assistant, you will play a vital role in supportin...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Pretrial Probation Officer
  • City of Richmond, VA
  • Richmond, VA
  • Salary : $48,609.60 - $68,432.00 Annually Location : Richmond, VA Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 15GRANT0037 Department...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Data Business Analyst (Wage)
  • Careerbuilder-US
  • Richmond, VA
  • Please apply online at https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/jobs/senior-data-business-analyst-wage-richmond-virginia-united-sta...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Engineer Associate EDGE (Statewide Opportunities)
  • Careerbuilder-US
  • Richmond, VA
  • Title: Engineer Associate EDGE (Statewide Opportunities) State Role Title: Architect/Engineer I Hiring Range: $67,646 - ...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Planning Engineer
  • Careerbuilder-US
  • Richmond, VA
  • Please apply online at https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/jobs/planning-engineer-richmond-virginia-united-states Title: Plann...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Public Relations and Communications Assistant
  • Smart Solutions
  • Midlothian, VA
  • Description We have an immediate need for a Public Relations and Communications Assistant to join a rapidly growing team...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Richmond (/ˈrɪtʃmənd/) is the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. It is the center of the Richmond Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) and the Greater Richmond Region. Richmond was incorporated in 1742 and has been an independent city since 1871. As of the 2010 census, the city's population was 204,214; in 2016, the population was estimated to be 223,170, making Richmond the fourth-most populous city in Virginia. The Richmond Metropolitan Area has a population of 1,260,029, the third-most populous metro in the state. Richmond is located at the fall line of the James R...
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Income Estimation for Public Relations Specialist jobs
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