Is public relations and brand building in your blood? Are you passionate about creating integrated communication programs that deliver a clear and meaningful message to a diverse audience? Do you believe that brands must touch something from within, engaging both the minds and the hearts of consumers? Cone’s brand marketing discipline has been providing a full range of award-winning services for the past 25 years, including new product launches, trade and consumer media relations, branding and positioning, store openings, sponsorships, one-to-one marketing and promotions. Sound strategic thinking and innovative creative execution are the cornerstones of our business. We’ve earned our reputation in consumer products and services by delivering outstanding solutions for a multitude of brands in a diverse array of categories. This entry-level position will offer the ideal candidate a great opportunity to learn the ropes of account management and consumer PR while making a significant contribution to account teams and the agency. We need a true team player with a positive and energetic attitude and superb interpersonal skills. You are detail-oriented with a penchant for organization, keen time management skills and a proactive approach to work. In this role, you will be responsible for media list development, pitching local and trade media, creating and maintaining clip books, drafting press releases, pitch letters and backgrounders. In addition, you’ll be the glue that holds the team together by managing all the account administration.
Qualified candidates should have: • 0-2 years experience (a minimum of one internship in a related field required) • Strong verbal and written communication skills • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, LexisNexis and internet research tools • Demonstrable abilities in public relations and ideally marketing communications • Intellectual curiosity, creativity and passion
The Difference at Cone
Our passion sets us apart from the competition, so that is what we seek in our talent. Cone’s unparalleled culture energizes and empowers employees, encouraging them to put their core values to work. We are anything but a typical agency, just as you are anything but a typical candidate. Our agency offers a generous compensation and benefits package that includes 3.5 weeks off, award-winning learning and development programs, year-round Friday hours, bonus programs, 48 hours paid time off to volunteer, and more.
Send your resume and cover letter to: consumercareers@coneinc.com
Cone 855 Boylston Street Boston, MA 02116