Public Relations Assistant Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the public relations assistant position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for administrative support to other Senior Executives in the office suite, during the absence of another administrative assistant.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Maintain 20-hour weekly work schedule
• Priority will be given to students accepted into a graduate program within the College of Communication and the Arts
• Leads the development of content creation and management activities
• Communication - Seeks first to understand, then to be understood
• Organization - Creates and organizes marketing calendar and plan
• Leadership – displays leadership skills including consensus building while also effective in direct management of employees
• Planning - begins with the end in mind
• Maintains a professional approach to confidential information

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the public relations assistant position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for full suite of office management services for a team of approximately 40 professionals, including direct executive support for 4 senior managers.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Knowledge of public, private, not-for-profit, and multilateral employment sectors
• Strong public speaking, and communication, and customer service skills, with attention to detail and excellent executive presence
• Experience with management functions of Symplicity or a related CRM system
• Knowledge of and demonstrated competence of professional public relations practices and applications
• Knowledge of how to conduct, present, and publish academic research
• Demonstrated research related to the area(s) of public relations, strategic communication, brand journalism, advertising, specialized information campaigns, or the broad arena of integrated marketing communications with clear impact potential
• Professional experience complementing the department’s curriculum in public relations, communication campaigns, advertising, strategic communication, or closely related area
• Potential for excellence in teaching

I would like to submit my application for the public relations assistant opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for inspection management system support and Microsoft Office support to Regional Underwriting Specialists.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop)
• Working knowledge and/or aptitude to learn Facebook Insights, Twitter Analytics and Hootsuite (or similar social media management tool)
• Full proficiency in MS Windows, iOS (Apple) and MS Office
• Basic knowledge of Associated Press style
• Web/website experience
• Taking a leadership role in organizing and or managing logistical support and coordination at events and conferences, including exhibits and displays
• Promote and publicize events using a variety of methods
• Research, write and/or edit press releases and articles for internal and external publications and social media

In response to your job posting for public relations assistant, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for informational, customer service related support to high traffic, office campus areas including front desks and break areas.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Develop content and coordinate production of online, graphic, and multimedia materials for educational and public use
• Assure scientific accuracy and edit written content for a variety of audiences, correcting for accuracy, clarity, and consistency with applicable style guidelines
• Assist Public Relations Manager in conducting market research and analysis
• Make purchases for the department and in support of special events using corporate ProCard, maintain records of transactions and complete weekly and monthly reports per Procurement Office policies
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in persuasive and informative writing and the creation of content in support of specific public relations and outreach goals
• Basic understanding of science topics
• Maintain records according to existing department systems
• Experience and knowledge of career development, job search strategies, sector trends, industry hiring cycles, and management and tracking of clients through transition

Please consider me for the public relations assistant opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for customer service, including interacting with customers in the Parking Services Office, on the phone, and operating the cash register to serve our customers.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• An established program of research related to public relations, strategic communication, brand journalism, advertising, public information campaigns, or integrated marketing communications
• Proficiency with communication technology and digital media including social, mobile, and legacy media
• Familiarity with online analytics and use of related tools to evaluate the effectiveness of reach and impact
• Demonstrated excellence in previous college teaching experience
• Background in funded research or potential to attract extramural funding
• Prior professional experience in public relations and/or strategic communication with preferred significant experience in the public relations field, whether in an agency, corporate, in-house, non-profit, consulting or similar capacity
• Evidence of successful teaching of courses related to public relations
• A well-articulated research and/or creative agenda in public relations