PR Assistant

***DIRECTIONS ON HOW TO APPLY ARE ON THE BOTTOM OF THIS JOB POST

***Prior experience in the PR space is required.
***Prior experience pitching to journalists is required.
***Prior experience working with MuckRack, Prowly or similar PR software is required.

*Please DON’T apply if you don’t have experience with the above three requirements, or at the very least something similar.




Job Details:
You need to really understand media. You need to understand not only the software (MuckRack), but be able to build great lists with the right kinds of journalists to match the right content. You need to know how to pitch, but most importantly know how to distinguish between the types of publications and who to reach out to for our specific needs.



The Company:
We are a digital marketing agency specializing in helping lawyers with SEO and online needs.



Key Responsibilities:
-Pitching to journalists using MuckRack, Prowly or similar PR software.



Detailed Qualifications:
Prior experience in the PR space is required.
Prior experience pitching to journalists is required.
Prior experience working with MuckRack, Prowly or similar PR software is required.



Technical Qualifications:
-Proficient in English
-Must have a good internet connection



Salary and Details:
This is a part-time work from home role for a U.S. company: 20 hours per week.

The pay is $5 an hour to start. Due to this role being very specific with above-stated requirements, we may be able to get you more depending on your experience level.

Please note, there will be a potential opportunity to go full time in the future, depending on performance. Therefore, please apply only if you fully understand that this is currently a part-time role, but with a need to be flexible for the future in case it goes full time. There is no set date for when this goes full time, so apply accordingly (don’t waste your time and ours if you really need full time now).

The hours are Mon-Fri 8am-12pm EST (Pacific standard time). That is a 13 hour time difference from you-9pm-1am Philippine time would be the converted schedule for you.

On average, 3-6 major U.S. holidays paid time off: (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s, etc.)

3 paid sick/vacation days after a 3-month probationary period (this is on top of the major holidays listed above).

Guaranteed 1 year raise (minimum 10%-20%).

***Important: if you have another job that conflicts with this schedule, please do not apply. Your screen will be tracked (Time Doctor software) so when it is discovered that you are working 2 jobs during the same schedule, you will end up wasting your time and ours.

Start date: ASAP. A set date will be provided after interviewing.

You will be an independent contractor. You will get paid via Wise twice a month.




***DIRECTIONS ON HOW TO APPLY (please follow all steps 1-3):

1. If interested, email your resume and optional cover letter (cover letter can be in body of the email) to asliresumes@gmail.com with the subject line "Matt's PR Assistant".

2. Please attach your resume as a PDF format attachment. Dropbox links or google drive links for resumes will NOT be reviewed.

3. Please ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTION at the end of your email to us:

Question: Do you have any jobs/gigs currently? Please provide a detailed explanation with an exact schedule.

For example:
-“I don’t have any other jobs, I am searching for work.”

-“I have a job from 9am-5pm Philippine time, I’m searching for a job during the evening.”

-“I have another gig but the schedule is flexible without set hours, I work 2 hours a day from x to x.”

-I have another part time job, but it’s an Australian client and it’s in the daytime hours.”

-“I have a job overnight Philippine time, but my boss doesn’t care if I work another job at the same time”.

-These are just examples, feel free to explain your individual current work schedule/setup.


Please follow these instructions and do not apply in any other method, as it will lead to your application being rejected.

***We are looking to fill this role ASAP. Must be able to start immediately.

Keep a very close eye on your emails. If selected, interviews will take place within the next 2-5 business days. You will be notified by email if you advance to the interview phase. We move fast with interviews, so if you apply and don’t check your emails frequently, you may miss your opportunity for an interview.

We look forward to hearing from you. Thanks!