Publicity Assistant - San Diego Job at Havas Group in San Diego

Agency :

Havas Formula San Diego Job Description :

Havas Formula, a national public relations agency with offices in NY, Chicago, Miami, LA, and San Diego, is seeking a Publicity Assistant.

The Publicity Assistant program is designed for those new to PR. Publicity Assistants support account teams on various client projects and build relationships with media and influencers to ensure brand and client coverage.

This is a full-time, 4-month position with potential for extension and advancement within the company.

Schedule : Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm.

In-office days are Tuesday-Thursday; remote days are Monday and Friday.

Compensation is $20.00 per hour, with eligibility for overtime. Media & Influencer Relations

Secures unique placements through media outreach (phone and email pitching), targeting 5-10 placements per month in Tier 3 or higher outlets

Provides social media and competitive intelligence reports; contributes to creative ideation and new pitch concepts for clients

Monitors industry news for client coverage; assists in compiling trend and industry research into client-facing updates

Supports weekly coverage uploads and reporting within the agency's dashboard

Builds media and influencer lists through research

Assists with researching client speaking opportunities, industry awards, and competitor analysis

Account Management

Participates in conference calls (aiming for 1-2 per month per client)

Contributes to brainstorm sessions

Tracks media hits, influencer engagement metrics, and updates activity reports

Supports client program components and event logistics

Assists with press kits, media mailers, sample requests, and inventory tracking

Provides research support for the account team

Writing & Editing

Prepares client-ready emails, press materials, creative pitches, and contributes to event / launch strategy documents

Agency Contributions

Participates in development programs

Contributes positively to agency culture and values

Maintains professional relationships within the division and agency

Records time accurately in the agency system

Qualifications

Education : Bachelor’s Degree (communications, liberal arts, business, or marketing preferred)

Skills & Abilities : Strong writing (AP style), editing, listening, and verbal skills; resourceful, solutions-focused; capable of multitasking, prioritizing, and organizing; excellent attention to detail; self-motivated; proficient in Microsoft Office and media database development.

Contract Type : Intern

Havas is committed to equal opportunity employment and does not discriminate based on age, sex, race, ethnicity, disability, or other factors unrelated to job performance.

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