Summary: The Communications Assistant will support the Communications department to build visibility and preference to the BEDGEAR performance lifestyle brand.

Essential Functions:

• Track and coordinate press clippings and reporting.
• Maintain speaking, awards and tradeshow schedule (researching opportunities to present to management).
• Write and distribute basic materials including pitch letters, news releases, backgrounders, fact sheets, bios, newsletters, prepared remarks, and standby statements.
• Handle routine media inquiries and sample requests.
• Act as brand ambassador at different company events.
• Demonstrate strong editing skills, working collaboratively on communications programs.
• Develop press lists from media database and organic research.
• Prepare media materials including press releases, marketing kits, talking points, and communication reports and meeting agenda.
• Collect, organize and distribute client materials including bios, photos, marketing materials.
• Assist at PR and media functions outside of the office that could include press conferences, interviews, media tours, press previews, festivals, events and other activities.
• Clip and layout design of clips.
• Maintain company testimonial deck.
• Additional duties and projects as requested by management.

Education/Experience/License Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably with a focus on Public Relations, Marketing, English Journalism or related field
• Has exceptional interpersonal, networking, verbal and written communications skill
• Proficient in: Microsoft Office Suite, InDesign and Photoshop. Cision or Meltwater a plus.
• Highly organized, strong attention to detail, self-directed, ability to multi-task and prioritize quickly in a fast-paced environment
• Confident, Driven and Pro-Active
• Internship experience at a PR agency or in house