Here are the links to some positions that I am currently working on:

 

VP, Insight Creation (New York)

 

Managing Supervisor/Vice President, Public Affairs (D.C.)

 

VP/SVP, Digital Strategists (St. Louis)

 

Director, SEM and Online Advertising (Cleveland)

 

Project Manager, Digital (Cleveland)

 

Web Developer/Designer, Digital (Kansas City)

 

Account Supervisor/Managing Supervisor, Digital (Kansas City)

 

Phew!  Our digital group is really hopping right now.  Check out the postings and shoot me a copy of your resume if you’re interested in learning more!

 

Here’s the link to our digital portfolio: www.fhdigital.net

Q:  OK, so I took your advice and set up the daily job alert from indeed.com, but the results are less than stellar.  I’ll be graduating from college in May, so I set my daily search to return entry level public relations positions across the country.  It’s hard to sort through all of the fluff to find the real agency, non-profit, and corporate positions.  Do you have any suggestions?

-Jane College Student

A:  I have a great solution for this problem!  I’m assuming that your current key word search is very general, probably just: “public relations”?

Write down all of the fluff companies that are clogging up your results and put them in your key word search with a minus sign.  For example, if three specific companies are really messing up your results – let’s just say these repeat offenders are Fluff International, Clutter Company, and Trash Bag Enterprises, your search string would look like this:

“public relations” –fluff –clutter –trash

Any job description with the words fluff, clutter, and trash will be filtered out.  Just one word of warning - don’t filter out any general public relations words.  For example, if you want to filter out The Media Relations Group, don’t filter out the words “media” or “relations” because you will definitely filter out a lot of great positions since “media relations” shows up on almost every posting.  You may just have to live with The Media Relations Group in your results since it’s such a generic title.

I hope this tip helps!!

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Q:  I am thinking about changing careers and I would like to explore opportunities in the public relations field.  How easy or difficult is it to get a job in public relations without industry or agency experience?
 
-Joe Candidate

A:  That is a fabulous question, Joe.  I’m going to be completely honest - you’re going to have a hard time finding a public relations position in a mid to large sized agency without any applicable experience.  That being said, lets focus on what you can do to make yourself more marketable in the PR field!

-Transferrable skills.  The core competencies of public relations consist of writing, writing, media relations, writing, client service, and more writing….so, are you a good writer?  OK, that’s a great start.  Do you have a Journalism, Communications, or Public Relations degree?  Even better!  Someone with a non-traditional background can actually be a really great fit in a specialized role.  For example, a person with very strong human resources experience could be a great fit for internal communications.  Similarly, a person with specialized pharmaceutical experience could be an excellent fit for healthcare public relations.  It really boils down to whether or not you like to write.

-Boutique Firms.  The best way to get your foot in the door in PR is to join a boutique firm and start gaining direct experience.  You can also go the corporate or non-profit route, but choose wisely and research the organizations before applying.  

-Internships.  If you are still in college or just out of college, I suggest applying for a paid internship with a large firm or joining a small boutique firm in an entry level position.  Here’s the link to our internship application process - http://www.fleishman.com/careers/internships.html

-Networking.  Join networking associations like PRSA and IABC, and be sure to attend the meetings and get involved.  Also, create a LinkedIn.com profile, if you haven’t already, and start linking and networking with PR professionals in your city.

-Research, research, research!  We’ve all seen the flashy PR job descriptions advertised on the job boards – don’t be fooled by gimmicks.  Go to Google and research which reputable large, medium, and boutique PR firms are in your town. 

-Get referred into a company.  If you know anyone personally at the companies you are targeting, email them with your resume and ask them to refer you for an entry level position.  You can also email a recruiter directly with your resume if you can find their work email address.  This can backfire if you are too pushy, so use your best judgment when contacting anyone directly.  Also, check the company Web sites to see if you can submit a resume online.

-Indeed. Not all companies advertise their openings on monster.com, so I suggest having an indeed.com job alert emailed to you daily.  Indeed pulls all of the jobs from all of the job boards and company sites into one list and sends it directly to your email inbox.  How easy is that?

-Don’t worry, be happy.  Listen, if you’re going to be working at a company for at least 38.5 hours a week, you should really love the company and the work that you’re doing! In your search, be sure to really drill down to find the types of organizations that are aligned with your interests. If you hate writing, then public relations would probably not be the best profession for you to pursue.  However, if you love writing, teamwork, current events, media relations, working with large clients, and interesting international assignments – you would probably be a great fit for F-H!  To learn more about our current positions, check us out at www.fleishman.com.  You can also check out our digital work at www.fhdigital.net.

  

 

Battle of the BandsFleishman-Hillard’s own Pro Bono & the Non‑Billables will duke it out with Enterprise Rent‑A-Car’s E-Rockers in the Fourth Battle of the Corporate Bands for Our Little Haven on Friday, March 14.

The show will kick off the St. Patrick’s Day weekend at the Schlafly Tap Room, 2100 Locust St., with music from 8:30 p.m. to midnight.  Tickets are a minimum donation of $5, with all proceeds benefiting Our Little Haven. 

This is the fourth year the Pro Bonos and E-Rockers have clashed for Our Little Haven (www.ourlittlehaven.org), a residential care facility for children and babies who have been abused, neglected or affected by drugs. The three past battles have raised nearly $6,500 for the charity, and last year’s show paid for a trip to Six Flags for all the OLH kids. 

In all, the Pro Bonos have helped to raise more than $12,000 for charities ranging from the United Way to Challenger Baseball to a coming-home party for a military unit returning from Iraq.  They’ve been on a five-month hiatus following last September’s United Way show at Off Broadway. 

For more information visit: http://www.myspace.com/probonos

Featuring Nathaniel, Seth, Ellen, and Barack (??).   Bring it home, Seth…

Fleishman-Hillard, Public Relations Opportunities
Columbus Interview Event in February

**All interviews will be kept confidential.  For more information, please e-mail your resume to betsy.beard@fleishman.com.**
Fleishman-Hillard Inc., one of the world’s leading public relations firms, has built its reputation by using strategic communications to deliver what its clients value most: meaningful, positive, and measurable impact on the performance of their organizations. The firm is widely recognized for excellent client service and a strong company culture founded on teamwork, integrity, and personal commitment. Based in St. Louis, the firm operates throughout North America, Europe, Asia, Latin America, Australia, and South Africa through its 80+ owned offices.

We are currently seeking top tier public relations professionals for openings in the Midwest region including, but not limited to, our corporate headquarters in St. Louis.

Some of our exciting practice areas include corporate communications, marketing communications, public affairs, healthcare, financial communications, reputation management, technology, research, internal communications, digital communications, and more!

Please forward a copy of your resume if you meet the following criteria:

• A minimum of 5 years of agency, corporate, or government public relations experience.
• The willingness and ability to relocate.
• A proven ability to develop relationships with reporters, develop story pitches, and secure stories in mainstream business media.
• The ability to think creatively and deploy emerging media communications strategies on behalf of clients.
• Strong writing/editing skills, attention to detail and high quality, and respect for deadlines are required.
• The ability to work well within a team environment.

Please visit our Web site at www.fleishman.com to learn more about Fleishman-Hillard.

If you are interested in learning more about Fleishman-Hillard career opportunities, please e-mail your resume to betsy.beard@fleishman.com.  We appreciate your interest in Fleishman-Hillard!

EOE  M/F/D/V

We have an immediate opportunity in our Cleveland office for an Interactive Marketing professional to join the Digital Communications team as program Director.  

Fleishman-Hillard Digital specializes in developing strategic interactive and online communications programs for our clients. Our award-winning capabilities include Web site design and development and interactive programs in the areas of marketing, communications, branding, media relations, special events, partnerships and promotions. We represent Fortune 100 companies, large non-profit organizations, and major government agencies. We integrate online with offline communications to provide seamless management of brand communications and reputation across all channels and with all relevant stakeholders. Our highly creative team has won several prominent industry awards, including Webbys. 

Primary Duties: This role focuses on developing compelling interactive strategies and managing key client projects from ideation to implementation. The Director/Managing Supervisor will have a role in setting strategy for client projects, preparing planning materials and then overseeing the implementation of those plans. At the same time the candidate will manage communications with internal and external clients and project teams.   

Secondary Duties: Integrate interactive projects with other client activities. Support online outreach and marketing teams where experience warrants. 

Qualifications:

  • 5-7 years experience managing interactive and online projects within a marketing or communications environment, with experience tying business or organizational strategy to online initiatives
  • Expertise in at least one of these areas: online marketing, search engine optimization, Web writing, online research and measurement, or online public relations/ blogs/ outreach 
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Web site production and content management
  • Excellent written and verbal communications, and strong presentation abilities
  • Ability to work well in a team and juggle multiple projects.
  • Prior agency experience is required. 

Please email your resume to betsy.beard@fleishman.com. EOE  M/F/D/V

Fleishman-Hillard, Public Relations Opportunities
Indianapolis Interview Event in October

**All interviews will be kept confidential.  For more information, please e-mail your resume to betsy.beard@fleishman.com.**

Fleishman-Hillard Inc., one of the world’s leading public relations firms, has built its reputation by using strategic communications to deliver what its clients value most: meaningful, positive, and measurable impact on the performance of their organizations. The firm is widely recognized for excellent client service and a strong company culture founded on teamwork, integrity, and personal commitment. Based in St. Louis, the firm operates throughout North America, Europe, Asia, Latin America, Australia, and South Africa through its 80+ owned offices.

We are currently seeking top tier public relations professionals for openings in the Midwest region including, but not limited to, our corporate headquarters in St. Louis.

Some of our exciting practice areas include corporate communications, marketing communications, public affairs, healthcare, financial communications, reputation management, technology, research, internal communications, digital communications, and more!

Please forward a copy of your resume if you meet the following criteria:

• A minimum of 5 years of agency, corporate, or government public relations experience.
• The willingness and ability to relocate.
• A proven ability to develop relationships with reporters, develop story pitches, and secure stories in mainstream business media.
• The ability to think creatively and deploy emerging media communications strategies on behalf of clients.
• Strong writing/editing skills, attention to detail and high quality, and respect for deadlines are required.
• The ability to work well within a team environment.

Please visit our Web site at www.fleishman.com to learn more about Fleishman-Hillard.

If you are interested in learning more about Fleishman-Hillard career opportunities, please e-mail your resume to betsy.beard@fleishman.com.  We appreciate your interest in Fleishman-Hillard!

EOE  M/F/D/V

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FH DC hosted “BarCamp” on Saturday, a tech unconference that included discussions ranging from programming to Second Life.  More than 100 people attended the event and discussed hot topics and trends, rotating 27 talks across 3 rooms.

Check out pictures from the event on Flickr, so far there are over 450 tagged:

http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=barcampdc+OR+barcampwashingtondc&m=text

As well as, blog posts highlighting details from BarCamp:

http://www.technorati.com/posts/tag/barcampdc+OR+barcampwashingtondc

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