KHPR is looking for a part-time Public Relations Assistant. If you have PR agency experience, a passion for entertainment culture and are a master communicator, this position could be for you!

April 10, 2024 | by User Posts

PUBLIC RELATIONS ASSISTANT
Want to join a growing startup entertainment, sports, lifestyle PR agency?
KHPR is looking for a part-time Public Relations Assistant. If you have PR agency experience, a
passion for entertainment culture and are a master communicator, this position could be for you!

ABOUT OUR COMPANY
We are a woman-owned PR and communications agency with an emphasis on media relations,
creative branding and strategic partnerships for entertainers, artists, professional athletes,
corporate executives, lifestyle and CPG brands.
For more info, visit: www.kalikahastings.com

TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to)
● Draft communication materials (e.g. pitches that effectively communicate client message,
press releases, media advisories, case studies,social media content, etc.)
● Proactively identify angles and pitch client/product to target media outlets and
publications
● Secure and negotiate earned press placements including interviews, news items, video
segments, etc.
● Perform industry research, update media lists
● Perform media scans and update coverage reports
● Stay on top of PR, social and digital media market trends so that you can contribute to
ongoing dialogues and continuous improvement.
● Establish and build relationships on behalf of KHPR and their clients
● Stay on top of industry trends, the latest PR/social media advancements and relevant
campaigns
● Contribute to social media content development
● Acute understanding of and passion for social media management and content creation

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
• 1-2 years working in public relations or a similar agency/brand role is preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications or Public Relations (3rd year students welcomed)
• Exceptional writing and verbal communications skills
• Creativity and enthusiasm
• Sound judgment regarding confidential and sensitive information
• Ability to navigate a fast-paced environment with multiple projects and competing priorities
• Media-savvy with interests ranging from pop-culture, entertainment, music, sports, fashion
www.kalikahastings.com
• Strong computer skills including: Google Workspace and Microsoft Office, Canva, Planoly, Wix
(an asset)
• Available to work evenings and weekends when necessary
• Have a strong attention to detail and ability to maintain brand consistency across all touchpoints
• Bilingual English/French is an asset
Apply Now
Location: Montreal, Remote
Schedule: 10-15 hrs/week
We look forward to hearing from you! While we appreciate all interest, only those candidates
selected for interviews will be contacted. Please ensure your cover letter and CV is attached to
your application. Send your email to: media@kalikahastings.com

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This is an informal site for BA and Diploma students in the Department of Communication Studies to seek out paid and unpaid internships for credit, and for organizations to post internship opportunities. NB Internships are not required in order to complete your BA or Diploma degrees.

We strongly encourage participating organizations to offer renumeration for their posted internship opportunities.

We also post job opportunities when we hear about them.

This site is run and monitored by the Internships Co-ordinator.

NEWS

March 31, 2021: Internships and COVID-19 – special announcement

To BA and Diploma students in the Department of Communication Studies: If you are considering a Summer internship, please know that under these exceptional circumstances you may work partly, or entirely, from home. This assumes, of course, that your onsite supervisor fully supports this arrangement. If you still have concerns or questions after you’ve read the Guidelines, please contact the Internships Co-ordinator.

June 2019: Young Canada Works is a government program offering thousands of job opportunities each year in the fields of heritage, arts, culture and official languages. Sign up and search! (Thanks to Natasha Whyte for the tip!)

May 2019: We are now allowing students to have the option of receiving compensation for their internships (more info above).

Sept 2018: Please note that all internships are considered complete as soon as students reach 120 hours. We ask that everyone respects this limit.

Sept 2016: Please note that, in order to maximize the value of the internships for everyone, we support a maximum of TWO student interns at any one company during any given semester.

A Few Words of Caution

To our students: These opportunities have been submitted directly by companies and organizations offering internships (120 hrs, supervised, paid or unpaid) or paid job opportunities for students in the Dept of Communication Studies. It is ultimately up to you, the students, to assess them for accuracy and value. Please approach all potential opportunities thoughtfully and respectfully. All internships are subject to approval by the Internships Co-ordinator. The information provided here is to be used solely for the stated purposes.