Marketing Public Relations Specialist
Vaco

Welcome to Vaco - an uncommon company with an empowered culture. At Vaco, we welcome talented innovators seeking an inclusive culture where creative freedom rings.

Vaco provides boutique level service with global reach in the areas of consulting, project resources, managed services, executive search, permanent placement and strategic staffing. Since 2002, Vaco has grown to over 50 markets across the globe.

• Named to Inc. magazine's list of the fastest-growing private companies for the past 15 years.
• Named to Forbes' 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021 lists of America's Best Recruiting Firms.

Position Summary

We are looking for a competent Public Relations (PR) Specialist to take on full responsibility for creating, planning, and executing public relations strategies to maintain and enhance the perception of our company among various internal and external audiences.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepares and disseminates information regarding an organization through newspapers, periodicals, television, radio, and social media.
• Improve the quality of the company's voice via different online and offline channels
• Ensures public relations goals and strategies are met.
• Helps maintain a favorable public image for the organization.
• Suggest effective ways of peaceful resolving any internal or external disputes
• Conduct research and analyze public opinion
• Build and maintain targeted media lists, and nurture relationships with key reporters
• Provides leadership and direction for all phases of creative development work from concept to completion.
• Studies current trends and technologies to adopt the most effective tools and techniques across all media.

Vaco Values

At Vaco, who you are is more important than what you do. Every team member adheres to the following core values:

• A Team First Approach, aligning with the core tenets: Proud to Wear Jersey, Stay Team Focused, and Assume Positive Intent
• Self-Awareness, aligning with the core tenets Outlaws Welcome, Stay Coachable and Be Comfortable with Healthy Conflict
• Solutions Oriented, aligning with the core tenets Be Entrepreneurial, Be Electable, Fix the Problem Not the Blame
• Grit, aligning with the core tenets Work Hard, Stay Free and Play 'til the Whistle.

Desired Competencies and Skills:

• Ensures Accountability: holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Attracts Top Talent: attracting and selecting the best talent to meet current and future business needs.
• Customer Focus: building strong client relationships and delivering client-centric solutions.
• Instills Trust: gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Drives Results: consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Being Resilient: rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.
• Action Oriented: taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Communicates Effectively: developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Decision Quality: making sound and timely decisions that keep the team moving forward.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, or related field
• 1-2 years of Public Relations experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexible work hours (may include non-business hours) in support of increased work volumes and to meet critical deadlines across multiple time zones.
• Technical writing experience (e.g., white papers, articles, case studies) a plus.

Technical Skills:

• Strong Microsoft Office Skills, including MS Word and MS PowerPoint.
• SharePoint experience a plus.

Basic Skills:

• Strong attention to detail, and superior aptitude for organization and time management; able to manage a large ongoing volume of deliverables.
• Self-motivated with an adaptable, positive attitude; able to function effectively in a fast-paced, high intensity, deadline-driven environment.
• Outstanding team-building and interpersonal skills.
• Solid problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Able to work independently and cooperatively as part of a team.

'Best Place to Work' Perks

• Generous PTO that increases with tenure.
• Technology packages that include smart phone coverage, up-to-date equipment, and top tier online resources.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k, pet insurance, life insurance, disability and more!

Travel:

< 20% -Occasional travel to Vaco office sites.

Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco, LLC ("we," "our," or "Vaco") respects your privacy and is committed to providing a transparent notice of our Notice at Collection and Privacy Policy for California Residents. This Notice and Privacy Policy for California Residents applies solely to those who reside in the State of California ("consumers" or "you"). For additional details, click here.

California residents may also access Vaco's HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees.

Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

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