SCPRSA
PO Box 513
Columbia, SC 29202
PR Positions Currently Available
To post a job, contact Karla Falk, Chapter Administrator, with the position information. If the listing is appropriate for the chapter, it will be posted for 60 days. Chapter members enjoy free, job postings. A nominal, one time fee of $50.00 is charged per posting for non chapter members . Non-members posting positions may pay by check (Payable to SCPRSA, PO Box 513, Columbia, SC 29202) or via PayPal.
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Media Relations Specialist
Select Health of South Carolina
Posted 3/1/10
Select Health of South Carolina, one of the state’s largest Medicaid managed care organizations, is looking for a media relations specialist. The successful candidate will be responsible for all media relations functions pertaining to Select Health. The media relations specialist will develop the company’s media relations strategy, establish relationships with key journalists around the state, pitch stories around business and community initiatives, write press releases and manage the company’s online newsroom. On occasion, the media relations specialist will be responsible for special event planning.
The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years substantial media relations experience with a proven track record of garnering media placements. We’re looking for an outgoing, highly-motivated self-starter with strong news judgment and excellent written and oral communication skills who can hit the ground running.
Position Qualifications:
Education and Training:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Mass Communications or equivalent business-related experience.
Experience:
- Minimum of three (3) years experience handling media relations.
- Minimum of two (2) years experience planning special events.
To Apply: E-mail your cover letter and resume to: carolyn.kanski@selecthealthofsc.com Fax to 843-569-8787 or Mail to PO Box 40849, N. Charleston, SC 29423-0849. EOE.
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PR Account Director, Media Relations Coordinator, and Social Media and Online Reputation Manager
Rawle Murdy
Posted 1/20/10
Rawle Murdy is an established, full service marketing communications firm with a reputation for strategic thinking and on-target execution. Our staff of 35 is based in the heart of Charleston, S.C.—one of the most sought after destinations in America and just minutes from the beach.
We provide smart and creative work to a great portfolio of local/regional/national clients, with a focus on multi-unit retail, travel-tourism, consumer goods and more. Our senior level staffers have been trained at some of the most prestigious firms in the country, and have come to Rawle Murdy because of the solidarity, passion for great work, and strong culture they embrace. Our vision is to create a workplace where brilliant strategy and creativity drives us to become a regional/national force in 21st century communications.
The public relations team at Rawle Murdy is growing – we are looking for dynamic, motivated individuals to fill three roles: PR Account Director, Media Relations Coordinator, and Social Media and Online Reputation Manager.
Interested in any of the positions? Please email a cover letter and resume to Michele Crull at mcrull@rawlemurdy.com.
PR Account Director
- Knows how to develop and manage smart, strategic, measurable work. Knows how to build strong client relationships. Must be able to hit-the-ground running with 5-7 clients from varied b-to-b and b-to-c industries.Provide thought leadership to our clients and fellow staffers of all disciplines.Be able to lead a team and work collaboratively with internal marketing teams while also working independently.Must have strategic PR planning and execution, issues management, grassroots and community outreach, and media relations experience.
- Have 5-7+ years of agency and other varied public relations experience
Media Relations Coordinator
- 2-3 years substantial media relations experience Proven media relations results (i.e. story placements)Outstanding writing, thinking, and speaking skillsStrong ability to pitch mediaStrong media contactsBS in journalism, public relations, or related field
- Agency experience preferred
Responsibilities:
- Developing story angles and pitching stories to mediaWriting (including press releases, media alerts, by-lined articles)Clip monitoringPress release distributionCoordinating media requests
- Working with Media Relations Manager and other team members on strategy
Manager of Social Media and Online Reputation
- Serve as the subject matter expert for all things social media at Rawle Murdy: Marketing, Communications, Customer Experience and Community.Ensure consistency in voice and messaging throughout the social media space for firm clients, working with PR Account Directors and other internal teams on strategy, execution and integration into ongoing marketing efforts.Plan social media marketing campaigns, including requirements definition, scope, deliverables, schedules, and budgets.Manage campaigns in a hands-on, on-going fashion. Duties include online advocacy, creation and execution of new concepts, copy/editorial, community-building efforts, promotions, etc.Oversee presence in social / professional networking including Facebook, Twitter, and other similar community sites, blogs, and apps as needed.Research existing and emerging social / professional networking sites, blogs, and apps for new ways to reach and engage in conversation with our clients' target audiences.Use best practices to build a robust community following within various social media sites
- Analyze, review, and report on effectiveness of campaigns in an effort to maximize results.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's DegreeProven track record within the social media spaceExisting knowledge of the social media space as well as the metrics and benchmarks with which to measure effectiveness
- 3-5 years of experience in public relations, digital media or other related field
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Communication Specialist
SCANA Corporation
Posted 1/18/10
SCANA Corporation is looking for a full-time Communication Specialist in their Corporate Communications Department based at their headquarters in Cayce, SC. This position will help drive employee communication strategy using proven tools and processes established by the department. Position will facilitate corporate and business unit communication projects including plan development and implementation. Various communication channels and tactics will be used including, print, face to face, web and video
Educational requirements include at least a bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication, Journalism or related area. Candidates must have at least five years of professional communications experience. Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills are a must. Must have demonstrated writing and editing skills for print, web and video. Human resources communications experience is a plus.
Additional knowledge, skills and abilities include: excellent customer service and client consulting skills, good proofreading skills, strong organizational, planning and project management skills, ability to consistently meet deadlines, attention to detail, self starter and proficiency in MS Office applications.
For further details regarding the job and to apply online, please visit www.scana.com. Applications will be accepted from January 16 through January 31.
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