PR Writing Specialist

EMG has an immediate opening for a Writing Specialist with three years of communications industry writing experience to join our rapidly growing firm.

Responsibilities:
The ideal candidate will be able to research, write and edit documents with attention to detail, purpose, tone and style. He/she will be responsible for a creating a diverse scope of writing projects for a multitude of public relations clients. Projects could include, but will not be limited to: development of key messages, press releases, media advisories, press kit materials, pitch letters, strategy documents, byline articles, Op-ed pieces, case studies, white papers, website copy, etc.

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or Public Relations required;
Master's degree preferred;
Three- to five-years of professional communications writing experience or equivalent;
Strong knowledge of AP-style;
Ability to interview clients and translate conversation into the written word;
Excellent organizational and time-management skills;
Ability to work independently, as well as in a creative team environment;
Strong written and verbal communications; and
Writing for social media experience considered a plus, but not necessary.

Position:
o Prefer full-time but open to part-time (25 hours per week in-house)
o Competitive salary
o Flexible working environment
o Full benefits package for full-time employees

Company Background:
Echo Media Group is an award-winning, full-service public relations and social media agency based in Tustin, Calif. Its full team of public relations, communications and marketing professionals represent a diverse range of experience for its local, national and international client base. EMG was recently named one of "Orange County's Best Companies to Work For" by OC Metro.

Perspective candidates please send your resume and salary requirements to sabrina@echomediapr.com. Please note in the subject line "Writing Specialist Applicant." No phone calls please.