Public Relations Coordinator

 The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA) seeks a Communications/PR professional that will be responsible for supporting the Director of Public Affairs in implementing PR strategies, policies and procedures. In conjunction with the Director will interact with clients, media, local/regional community, board members, vendors, and employees. Requirements: BA/BS degree with concentration in journalism, public relations or marketing communications. Must have previous work experience (may include internship) that includes writing press releases, interfacing with members of the media and other constituencies. Applicants must also be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.  Some experience with Adobe, Photoshop, PageMaker, Illustrator a plus.

 

The ideal candidate will have:

? Basic PR/Communications and PR skills and experience working with the media and preparing press releases, statements, etc

? Experience designing and creating brochures and marketing material

? Excellent oral and written communication skills

? Ability to meet tight deadlines and handle multiple projects at once, work independently and within a team environment, conceptualize and define content with minimal direction, design multiple formats of graphic content maintaining a consistent look and feel, and print design and production experience a plus.

 

The MCCA will request writing samples in the interview process.