Public Relations & Communications Coordinator

POSITION TITLE: Public Relations & Communications Coordinator

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Director, Communications

REVISED: March 7, 2017[divide]

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW:

The Electronic Transactions Association (ETA) is the global trade association representing more than 500 payments and technology companies. ETA members make commerce possible by processing more than $5 trillion in purchases in the U.S. and deploying payments innovations to merchants and consumers. ETA’s mission is to advance the payments industry by providing leadership through education, advocacy and the exchange of information.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

The coordinator will be responsible for supporting strategic PR and social media campaigns. Duties include pitching reporters, drafting press releases and feature stories, managing the association’s social media accounts, building media lists, and other responsibilities that will grow your knowledge and career skills. We’re looking for a highly ambitious individual who can work efficiently, think creatively and reap the benefits of growing with us, with the capability to juggle demands in a fast-paced environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Communications/PR

  • Assist in the development of press releases, press kit materials, advisories, pitches, and PR plans.
  • Secure media attendance at ETA events, most importantly our annual trade show TRANSACT.
  • Under the supervision of the Communications Director, pitch stories to target journalists in the local, regional and national target markets.
  • Develop media relations materials, such as interview prep backgrounders and message documents for company spokesperson.
  • Create editorial calendars and publishing schedule.
  • Support media relations efforts including media list development, respond to media requests, media monitoring, pitching and results reports.
  • Assist in coordinating and implementing press conferences, media and special events.

Social Media

  • Responsible for the day-to-day management of all social media channels. Administer and create relevant, creative and high-quality posts for Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn and respond to tweets/posts as needed. On a daily basis, monitor comments and messages for engagement opportunities
  • Research trends in social media to ensure that ETA is using the latest technologies, most appropriate platforms, and best practices
  • Responsible for making updates to the website when needed

Publications

  • Manage the production of the weekly newsletter
  • Write/edit short articles for the magazine website

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 1-2 years of work/intern experience in public relations and/or related communications fields
  • Agency PR experience is great, but not required
  • Bachelor’s degree in communication studies or related field
  •  Proven ability to tactically support multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
  • Creative thinker, self-starter, willing to roll up their sleeves to get the job done
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

TO APPLY:

Please submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Please reference Public Relations & Communications Coordinator in the email subject. Short listed candidates will be contacted. No calls please.

ETA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.