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Weber Shandwick

*NEW*Multiple Roles

Locations: Multiple

Weber Shandwick is hiring for the following roles:



To apply:

  1. Complete the above online application
  2. Email resume to nicholasneptune@lagrant.com and kimhunter@lagrant.com.

MMC

Multiple Roles

Location: NYC

MMC is hiring for the following roles:



To apply:

  1. Complete the above online application
  2. Email resume to nicholasneptune@lagrant.com and kimhunter@lagrant.com.

Golin

Senior Associate, Media Relations

Location: New York, NY

*Bilingual Spanish speaker and writer*

About Golin

Golin is a progressive public relations agency with expertise ranging from brand-building and cutting-edge digital content to corporate reputation, healthcare advocacy and measurement. Golin aligns earned-first, data-driven creative with the customer journey, to deliver maximum impact for clients and reach a profoundly diverse global market. “Go All In” is the agency’s ethos and commitment to bravery over mediocrity. 


We Go All In, in everything we do. We’re especially committed to Go All In for our people. We challenge our employees to be Courageously Happy and have empowered them to do so by offering our Lifetime benefits program. Lifetime offers flexible time off, enhanced family care, ridiculously good health and wellness benefits, and a monthly Lifetime stipend for the gym or hobbies. We really do want you to play as hard as you work! 


Golin New York is hiring a media-savvy Senior Associate, Earned Media to drive mainstream and Latino/Hispanic/multicultural-focused media strategy and execution that keeps our clients relevant with top media across these English/Spanish/Bi-lingual verticals. You’ll build strong media relationships and always be on the lookout for opportunities that lead to coverage. You’ll transform corporate milestones and data into compelling stories and craft interesting content that goes beyond the press release. For Latino media, you’ll go beyond translation to focus on transcreation of content to fuel authentic storytelling. You’ll engage with media across a variety of channels, including social media, email, media events and, yes, even a phone call or two. Bilingual capabilities in Spanish is preferred.


What You’ll Do:

  • Continually seek out and create opportunities to place stories in media
  • Contribute to media strategies to drive rich earned coverage
  • Stay ahead of trends by identifying culturally relevant trends, across mainstream and Latino audiences, and create story opportunities from real-time news events
  • Develop compelling, media-focused content, ranging from press releases and messaging documents; have capability to translate some materials, like simple messaging or emails,to Spanish (note – full translation capabilities not a requirement)
  • Conduct research on relevant media contacts and track competitor announcements across mainstream and Latino verticals
  • Build strong relationships with national, regional and trade mainstream/Latino media as well influencers, including writing compelling pitches, in English and Spanish, to journalists
  • Work daily with media across multiple channels, including email, social media and phone
  • Recommend and track measurement KPIs for earned media and influencer efforts
  • Conduct media monitoring
  • Participate in and present at client meetings
  • Collaborate with teams across multiple disciplines and successfully manage complex, fast-moving and unexpected communications challenges
  • Interact with clients to present strategic recommendations addressing challenges and opportunities, as well as in “think on your feet” situations
  • Represent the brand at events for media
  • Collaborate with agency partners across multiple communication disciplines to integrate on programs


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree, preferably in PR or journalism, with 1-2 years of related experience – B2B, Ecommerce, or tech clients a plus!
  • Proven experience working with media and a strong portfolio of story placements across mainstream and Latino media
  • Superior writing and editing skills that can communicate creatively and in an engaging manner; capability to write in Spanish is preferred (note – full translation capabilities not a requirement)
  • Understanding of earned media strategy and experience contributing to media plans
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills and superior client service skills
  • Be proactive and highly motivated; demonstrate the ability and desire to work independently and confidently, but as part of a team
  • Be detail oriented with an ability to focus on the larger picture
  • Ability to work on multiple programs at once under tight deadlines
  • Provide sound counsel and be comfortable providing editorial and response recommendations to clients
  • Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with internal and client teams at all levels
  • Bilingual Spanish speaker and writer, able to pitch Hispanic media
  • Preferred location is New York, and we are open to considering qualified remote candidates in other locations


Salary range: $50,000 – $70,000


Golin has included the base salary range or hourly rate for this role. Actual compensation offered within the range will depend upon, among other factors: a candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience; actual ranges for current or former employees in the role; and market considerations. 


Online Application


To apply:

  1. Complete the above online application
  2. Email resume to nicholasneptune@lagrant.com and kimhunter@lagrant.com.


Must be bilingual Spanish speaker and writer

Amazon

Multiple Roles

Locations: Seattle, WA, Nashville, TN, Arlington, VA

Amazon is hiring for the following roles:



To apply:

  1. Complete the above online application
  2. Email resume to nicholasneptune@lagrant.com and kimhunter@lagrant.com.

SBA

Outreach and Marketing Specialist (OMS)

Location: Los Angeles, CA

About

This position is located in the Small Business Administration, Office of Field Operations - Region IX in Los Angeles, CA. The Outreach and Marketing Specialist provides oversight of SBA program grantees and Resource Partners to include compliance reviews, site visits, requires extensive planning and decision making on the full spectrum of OMS support functions. Learn more about this agency


Duties

  • Build and maintain a local network of collaborative partnerships: economic development practitioners in Federal, state, regional and local government, chambers of commerce, business and trade associations, financial institutions, educational institutions and civic/community organizations.
  • Represent the SBA at a variety of public functions through outreach/presentations/trainings in order to educate the small business, lender and contracting community about SBA programs and services, and other small business-relevant topics.
  • Participate in or lead projects to accomplish outreach events and will be expected to collaborate with others on the team and other resources to ensure that the projects are successful.
  • Conduct advising and training on SBA programs.
  • Field technical representative responsible for compliance oversight of SBA district office customers.


Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • You must be a U.S. Citizen
  • You must successfully complete a background investigation.
  • You may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
  • Valid Driver's license is required.


Qualifications

GS-12: One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service, obtained in either the private or public sector, which includes:

  1. Developing marketing strategy for programs and services for growth and development of a customer base.
  2. Developing and delivering outreach, training, presentations, and education on a variety of business management, financial management or lending topics related to small business.
  3. Building and managing collaborative alliances and partnerships with a variety of business development partners.


Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on OPM's Qualifications web site:


General Business and Industry 1101b


Education

Education may not be substituted for experience for this position.


How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Applicants meeting basic eligibility requirements will be further evaluated based on the information provided in the Occupational Questionnaire. To preview this questionnaire, click on the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12509565. You will be rated based on your responses to the occupational questionnaire. The occupational questions relate to the following Competencies required to do the work of this position:


  • Attention to Detail
  • Compliance
  • Customer Service
  • Education and Training
  • Flexibility
  • Influencing/Negotiating
  • Integrity/Honesty
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Learning
  • Oral Communication
  • Outreach
  • Partnering
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Reasoning
  • Self-Management
  • Stress Tolerance
  • Teamwork


In order to be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. You will not be considered for the position if you fail to complete the assessment.


Salary

$101,121 - $131,452 per year


Remote job

No


Telework eligible

Yes—as determined by the agency policy.


Travel Required

75% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.


Relocation expenses reimbursed

No


Work schedule

Full-time



Online Application



To apply:

  1. Complete the above online application
  2. Email resume to nicholasneptune@lagrant.com and kimhunter@lagrant.com.

FINN Partners

Multiple Roles

Locations: Multiple

FINN Partners is hiring for the following roles:



To apply:

  1. Complete the above online application
  2. Email resume to nicholasneptune@lagrant.com and kimhunter@lagrant.com.

Vested

Senior Account Manager, Public Relations

Location: Remote

About the job

Vested is an innovative and rapidly expanding integrated communications agency that specializes in serving the financial services industry. As one of the top 5 largest financial agencies globally, Group Vested encompasses a prestigious portfolio of companies, including the cutting-edge tech platform Qwoted, the marcomms networking community Financial Narrative, Vested Ventures (investment fund), Finance Studio (creative solutions), Red Lab (digital and dev studio), and more. With a diverse team of over 100 dedicated professionals across key locations such as New York, London, San Francisco and beyond, Vested is reshaping the landscape of financial PR and Communications. Recognized as one of the industry's Best Places to Work in PR, our unwavering goal is to become the most valued and sought-after brand in financial communications. Join us as we lead the way in transforming the industry and delivering exceptional results for our clients.


We are currently looking to add a talented Senior Account Manager to support our growing agency. Senior Account Managers are viewed as one of the leads on client accounts and are held accountable for the satisfaction of their clients, as well as the motivation and effectiveness of their teams and direct reports. This individual will be responsible for developing marketing and communications strategies for their clients while managing team members to ensure programs are being effectively executed.


Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Proactively consult clients on integrated marketing and communications strategies
  • Effectively manage account teams to service the scope of work with outcomes that meet and exceed client expectations
  • Building strong relationships with clients to retain and grow a portfolio of accounts
  • Leading and participating in all stages of new business pitches
  • Counseling clients in one-to-one settings as a primary strategic partner
  • Helping lead planning and strategy workshops with clients to map business/comms goals
  • Mentoring and training junior team members, and identifying areas for growth and mentorship
  • Overseeing and supporting programs and projects from kickoff through goal achievement
  • Understanding and leading teams to apply traditional and emerging tactics and tolls across the communications spectrum to execute client plans


The ideal candidate:

  • Demonstrates a deep understanding of the overall financial services industry, spending at least 5 years working with financial services clients
  • Has an in-depth knowledge of PR and the earned media space and understands how different channels can be applied to meet objectives
  • Exhibits superb organizational and time management skills
  • Can hold honest, “tough” conversations with client contacts to ensure the client is happy and the account is retained or growing
  • Maintains professional decorum at all times and acts as a brand ambassador for the agency
  • Can manage up and down to ensure that teams are meeting their deadlines and goals
  • Has a passion for creating excellent and high-quality deliverables
  • Maintains a strong spirit of collaboration and encourages teamwork across their accounts
  • Engages and contributes to agency culture


We are a fully flex agency and are accepting applications from candidates anywhere in the U.S. who are eligible to work in the United States. Hours are Monday through Friday starting at 9am EST


Online Application


To apply:

Bully Pulpit International

Senior Associate, Client Services - Digital

Locations: D.C., New York, Chicago, Denver (Hybrid); Remote considered based on experience

Bully Pulpit International is an outcomes agency made up of strategists, data scientists, and artists. We come from politics, brands, and government, communicate without barriers, and measure what matters. We have over 250 team members in six countries and eleven offices — Berlin, Brussels, Cologne, Chicago, D.C., Geneva, London, New York, Oslo, San Francisco, and Zürich. We apply our unique expertise in strategic communications, public affairs, research, and digital marketing to create sophisticated and customized strategies that make change possible for American and European clients.


We are seeking a Full-Time Senior Associate with a digital advertising background. In this position, you will work closely with 1. clients to identify their needs or challenges and 2. our internal teams to recommend and execute marketing and communications strategies across paid and owned media (social media, website content, etc.). This role will have a particular focus on electoral, corporate, and public affairs clients.


The ideal candidate has equal passion for supporting insights-driven advertising campaigns, developing creative that stands out from the noise, and working in a fast-paced team environment. Candidates who have experience with electoral politics and public affairs campaigns will be prioritized. While their background should be largely in digital and paid media, they should understand the broader communications landscape and work closely on integrated solutions. This person is hands-on, responsible for partnering directly with clients and internal team members. They should both manage and produce high-quality work. The ideal candidate will drive deliverables,and manage and encourage a team, coupled with an ability to engender trust and confidence with clients.


The Impact You Will Make:


Client and Account Management

  • Act as a point of contact for clients; track and solve client issues.
  • Find meaningful opportunities for clients and support the development of a campaign strategy and orchestrate its implementation.
  • Produce high-quality client work. The ideal candidate will be just as comfortable drafting a memo or deck outlining both strategic and tactical planning suggestions as they are writing a paid media brief or reviewing a campaign report.
  • Deliver formal and informal presentations to clients and internal team members.
  • Maintain strong, active relationships with key client partners at mid-management levels.
  • Manage campaigns and projects with attention to detail without losing sight of broader strategic goals


Team Management and Communication

  • Act as a mentor and leader for junior team members
  • Be poised in complex project environments, working with long-range and short-term business objectives and managing multiple partners.
  • Develop relationships across agency specialty teams and other account teams. Focus on collaboration and providing integrated solutions to clients.


What You Bring:

  • 5 years + advertising, social media, communications, or marketing experience, preferably in a communications or creative agency or corporate communications setting
  • Exceptional presentation, writing and analytical skills and the ability to write under tight timelines
  • Proven project management experience, including overseeing a team managing deliverables for multiple clients
  • Experience working on electoral campaigns or for electoral organizations and public affairs campaigns.
  • Experience overseeing paid digital advertising campaigns - from brief writing to ideation to strategic implementation, analysis and reporting Excels in fast-paced work environments and juggling multiple projects with tight deadlines
  • Outstanding collaboration skills with the ability to work independently and with little directions
  • Superior written and oral communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail and proofreading skills
  • Exceptional analytical, decision making and time-management skills


Benefits

BPI offers a wide range of benefits to U.S.-based employees, including 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) program with employer match up to 4%, generous time off for vacation, sick time, and 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents. BPI’s benefits prioritize employee wellness and progressive support to our diverse workforce.

  • 100% company-paid healthcare, vision & dental for employees
  • Matching 401k contributions up to 4%
  • Generous vacation package
  • Unlimited sick leave
  • Generous holiday schedule
  • 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents
  • $50 monthly phone reimbursement
  • Pre-tax commuter benefits


BPI offers a comprehensive total compensation package for this role: $77,000 -  $83,500 base salary with an annual discretionary bonus + generous benefits. The estimated starting base salary will be based on experience level.


Online Application


To apply:

  1. Complete the above online application
  2. Email resume to nicholasneptune@lagrant.com and kimhunter@lagrant.com.


Ketchum

Multiple Roles

Locations: Multiple

Ketchum is hiring for the following roles:



To apply:

  1. Complete the above online application
  2. Email resume to nicholasneptune@lagrant.com and kimhunter@lagrant.com.

Union Pacific

Corporate Communications Intern

Locations: Omaha, NE; Remote

Note: This role will not officially open until closer to Fall 2024.



Union Pacific Corporate Communications interns will support day-to-day functions and assist with creating promotional materials, writing internal and external communications as well as learning the intricacies involved in protecting and promoting the Union Pacific brand.  As an intern you will apply key storytelling and communication skills to help core stakeholders understand the company vison and business objectives.


This internship is designed to provide students hands-on opportunities in a fast-paced environment in one of America's leading companies. The successful prospect can expect a mentored learning experience, and the opportunity to expand his/her classroom knowledge and skills.


As an intern, you will build knowledge and experience in our core business groups and their vision, business objectives, processes, systems, and services. You will have extensive contact with peers and interaction with senior leaders. There will also be an opportunity to put leadership, technical skills, and business knowledge to immediate use through high value project assignments.


Work schedule can be designed to accommodate academic class schedule; however, availability to work 20 hours per week in person at UP Center in Omaha, Nebraska, is required.


Candidates must provide a work portfolio that can be viewed online.


Accountabilities

  • Assist with project management for various company initiatives and complete administrative tasks and special projects, including broad storytelling through content creation including writing articles for internal and external audiences, supporting social media activities, publications, internal and external campaigns. 
  • Learn and perform core department business group work tasks, processes, and customer services, including writing news releases and compiling media distribution lists.
  • Perform administrative support for department business group managers, including supporting measurement activities to gauge and track effectiveness of internal, external, media social media efforts creating monitoring reports and collecting feedback.
  • Perform other duties as assigned including social media monitoring and response.


Qualifications – Required 

  • College credits equivalent to one year toward an undergraduate degree.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to plan and manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
  • Must maintain the highest level of organization, creativity and professionalism in a fast-paced environment.


Qualifications - Preferred

  • GPA of 3.0 or higher.
  • Advanced computer skills and able to learn UP's systems and databases in order to successfully accomplish desired project results.
  • Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.


Salary Range

Depending on grade level, $20-23/hour; Masters students can make up to $30/hour.


To apply:


  1. Email resume to nicholasneptune@lagrant.com and kimhunter@lagrant.com.


Corporate Communications Multimedia Intern 

Locations: Omaha, NE; Remote


Note: This role will not officially open until closer to Fall 2024.


Union Pacific Corporate Communications Multimedia interns will create viral-worthy video, eye-catching graphics, help monitor the company’s social media channels and assist with filming railroad operations. The qualified candidate understands the value of natural sound, thrives on creativity and is eager to learn. 


This internship is designed to provide students hands-on opportunities in a fast-paced environment in one of America’s leading companies. The successful prospect can expect a mentored learning experience, and the opportunity to expand his/her classroom knowledge and skills.


As an intern, you will build knowledge and experience in our core business groups and their vision, business objectives, processes, systems, and services. You will have extensive contact with peers and interaction with senior leaders. There will also be an opportunity to put leadership, technical skills, and business knowledge to immediate use through high value project assignments.


Work schedule can be designed to accommodate academic class schedule; however, availability to work 20 hours per week in person at UP Center in Omaha, Nebraska, is required.


Candidates must provide a work portfolio that can be viewed online.


Accountabilities

  • Edit video for use on Union Pacific’s internal and external channels.
  • Create infographics for Union Pacific’s social media channels and website.
  • Monitor the company’s social media channels and respond to comments.
  • Support Union Pacific’s image library.


Qualifications – Required 

  • Must be currently enrolled in a college degree program with earned credits equivalent to two years toward an undergraduate degree with a focus on video, photography, graphic design or a related area.
  • Must feel at home in the Adobe Creative Suite and have video editing experience, preferably with Adobe Premiere.
  • Photo editing experience with Adobe Lightroom or similar program.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to plan and manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
  • Must maintain the highest level of organization, creativity and professionalism in a fast-paced environment.


Qualifications - Preferred

  • Familiarity with Adobe After Effects, video compression and codecs.
  • Familiarity with DSLR, mirrorless or cinema cameras.
  • Audio editing/mixing with Adobe Audition, Logic Pro, Pro Tools or similar software a plus.
  • Flexible schedule and transportation to attend off-site video shoots.
  • GPA of 3.0 or higher.


To apply:


  1. Email resume to kimhunter@lagrant.com and nicholasneptune@lagrant.com

Citizen Relations

Multiple Roles

Location: Manhattan, New York - Hybrid

Citizen Relations is hiring for the following role(s):



To apply:

  1. Complete the above online application
  2. Email resume to nicholasneptune@lagrant.com and kimhunter@lagrant.com.
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