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Public Relations/Content Associate Manager

Wray WardCharlotte, North Carolina, United StatesOnsite
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The Public Relations/Content Associate Manager works with the Public Relations, Content Marketing and Social Media teams in organizing, planning and executing programs with public relations, content and social media activations for Wray Ward and its clients. This position is an advancement from an entry-level position and provides growing experience in a cross-function of earned, owned and shared tactics, including: social media content creation and community management; media relations, pitching and reporting; event planning; content writing and content marketing strategy; account management; and other public relations and content marketing activities.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities as Public Relations/Content Associate Manager


  • Work with social media managers to manage social media programs on Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn and Pinterest; responsibilities include content creation, posting, engagement, monitoring and reporting
  • Work with social media and public relations managers to plan and execute influencer marketing programs, including influencer outreach, vetting and ongoing communication. 
  • Work with public relations managers and coordinators to create media databases, identify key editors for pitching and identify target publications.
  • Work with public relations managers and coordinators to track editorial coverage and produce and manage measurement reports.
  • Work with public relations managers and content marketing managers to write media materials, including pitches, news releases, media alerts, press kit content, newsletter articles and website content
  • Assist with planning for special events, such as editor roundtables, product launches, trade shows and brand experiences. Planning activities can include press kit development, visual aid development, menu coordination, travel, giveaways, shipping of event items, etc.
  • Support content marketing managers in the planning process and assist with editorial calendar creation 
  • Work with content marketing managers to produce, schedule and track blog posts, case studies, newsletters, emails and other editorial-based content
  • Research client programs and new business initiatives, which can include online research for companies, products and competitors, and participate in ideation for planning
  • Coordinate with coordinators and account teams to create purchase orders and other activities that help in organizing and tracking client projects

Requirements

  •  At least 2 years of related experience
  • Understanding of social media platforms and ability to use social media tools to reach set marketing program goals 
  • Solid writing skills, including ability to quickly understand and write about topics in diverse industries and to self-edit for quality assurance
  • Ability to write in various formats and for a range of tactics under the PR/content umbrella, including social media, blogs, newsletters, news releases and feature stories
  • Understanding of media relations with experience in media relations or media relations materials development is a plus
  • Self-starter who can work well in a team environment
  • Familiarity with media management tools (Agility), social media management tools (Sprout, Hootsuite, Sprinkler), influencer marketing tools (Tagger) and content marketing tools (HubSpot, Craft, WordPress) a plus
  • Bachelor’s degree

This job description serves as an overall summary of responsibilities for the position outlined. Please note it is subject to change with specific expectations associated with the position.

Culture Alignment


At Wray Ward, we firmly believe that internal and client relationships are key to our success. Certain attitudes define how we work and are important in what we seek for our culture and mission. Our key agency attitudes are:

  • WE, NOT ME — We check our egos at the door. As a result, we thrive in a positive, collaborative atmosphere that welcomes diverse professionals and invites everyone to contribute their best.
  • ASK “WHAT IF?” — Always going beyond what is and considering what could be, we create unexpected possibilities that differentiate our brands and accelerate their success.
  • BE FEARLESS — Creativity demands that we hold nothing back. So we mutually support each other in speaking up, taking risks and courageously contributing audacious, unedited, unconventional ideas.
  • NAIL IT — Everything we do is about results. We not only achieve our clients’ goals, but also continually exceed their expectations. Every person here shares individual responsibility for their own, our agency’s and our clients’ success.

Our 39,000-square-foot home promotes collaboration and productivity through inspired meeting areas, offering natural light, vibrant colors, patterns and textures. Homelike elements are found in every corner, from the open-air roof-deck to our game room with foosball, ping-pong, Connect Five, classic board games and cornhole. Brightly colored throw pillows on sofas and our town hall meeting space, smart entertainment systems and live plants are scattered throughout. From holiday parties to movie nights, bowling and dodgeball teams to yoga and walking groups, we have a warm and inviting culture.

Our office ushers us in, and it welcomes us home.

Our Mission


Day in and day out, we will passionately create the most innovative, engaging and effective work in the home category — we will live it, we will breathe it and we will own it.***Candidates must possess authorization to work in the United States, as it is not the practice of Wray Ward to sponsor individuals for work visas. Wray Ward participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.At Wray Ward, we strongly believe that a diverse staff and inclusive culture will greatly enrich our work, our business, our industry and our lives.

We are committed to an intentional approach to listening, understanding and talking, and to using our individual and collective talent, voices and influence to drive change.Wray Ward is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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Life at Wray Ward

Wray Ward is an inspired marketing communications firm that specializes in the home and building sectors, supporting brands that elevate the style, comfort and function of the American home. \n\nWith a complete range of in-house services, our work isn’t just more efficient. It’s better performing, too. We offer four essential functions — insights, client engagement, connections and creative — that provide a continuous flow of ideas, engage audiences, drive brand experiences and deliver real results.
Thrive Here & What We Value1. Egos check-in2. Unexpected possibilities creation3. Results focus4. Collaborative atmosphere5. Passionate brand differentiation6. Inclusive culture7. Homelike office environment8. Intentional communication9. Individual responsibility for success10. Unconventional idea contribution
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