Junior Public Relations Manager Job in New York 10013, New York Us
About our company
Apress Media, LLC, a part of Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, is a technical publisher devoted to meeting the needs of IT professionals, software developers and programmers with more than 700 books in print and a continually expanding portfolio of publications.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- Life and ADD
- 401(k)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Transit Accounts
- Tuition Assistance
- Summer Hours
Your tasks
The Junior Public Relations manager is responsible for communicating the Apress brand by using all forms of media and communication. The public relations function works closely with editorial to develop strategies, publicize key initiatives and support the community by actively participating with user groups, authors, bloggers, journalists, and industry leaders. Responsibilities include:
� Research new outlets and maintain existing relationships with the media to generate reviews and exposure for Apress products
� Oversee all aspects of publicity campaigns for new company initiatives including; product launches, new partnerships, and all other news worthy events
� Develop PR campaigns on a product level
� Communicate directly with editorial and authors, seeking out potential leads for product reviews
� Attend tradeshows and conferences, planning targeted PR campaigns
� Actively seek out reviews for all Apress products
� Expand community outreach through social media and by working closely with user groups and tech clusters, sponsoring events
� Responsible for internal communication; press clippings, and community news
� Work with corporations on co-branding and partnership announcements in newsletters and on the PR wire
� Manage technology, title, and cluster specific newsletters
� Responsible for supervising freelance copywriters and copyeditors
Our requirements
1-3 years' experience working in public relations, experience in computer trade publishing a plus, excellent writing skills with a high level of attention to detail. Self motivator with a strong work ethic. Must have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to develop relationships and communicate with third parties, team members, and communities. Advanced skills in MS office suite. Must be able to travel to tradeshows and conferences, BA required
Please apply using our online application system.
Visit us online at www.apress.com and/or www.springer.com .
We regret that we are unable to respond to each resume. Only those individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
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