PR & Communications Specialist
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, PR, Communications, or related field required
• Minimum three years of PR and/or Corporate communications, preferably in a retail/hospitality environment
• Successful completion of annual store training
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
• Ability to demonstrate and teach Panda’s Mission, Values, and Culture
• Knowledge of standard social media terminology, strategies, tactics, and tools
• Knowledge of public and media relations process and procedures
• Knowledge of industry trends
• Knowledge of the company
• Computer/technology skills and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, social media platforms, and internet research
• Basic graphic design and production skills preferred
• Customer service and interpersonal skills
• Basic relationship building skills applied internally and externally
• Basic project management and time management skills
• Communication (oral and written) and listening skills
• Ability to follow directions and pay attention to details
• Ability to identify problems and issues
• Ability to be meet deadlines and multi-task in a fast paced, high-volume environment
• Ability to solve basic problems independently
• Ability to work positively with Operations and other departments (“win/win”)
• Ability to talk and share before a group
• Ability to embrace change and continuous learning
COMPETENCIES:
The following are Panda Leadership Competencies for Professional:
• Listening
• Peer Relationships
• Functional/Technical Skills
• Business Acumen
• Comfort around higher management
• Planning
• Self Knowledge
• Customer focus
• Integrity and trust
SUCCESS MEASURES:
• Contribute to building and sustaining the Panda Mission and Culture
• Projects are on time and within budget
• Effective liaison and coordination across PIHA and with cross functional partners
• Positive feedback from internal clients, Operations and vendor partners
• Consistent, timely and positive messaging about Panda and its products and promotions to key audiences
• Effectively represent the company in key community and business organizations and events
• Effective participation in special projects
CAREER PROGRESSION:
The following job titles or job categories are examples of potential career opportunities and are not intended as a guarantee of promotion. These career paths can change at any time.
• Associate Manager, Marketing or PR & Communications
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Office conditions; flexible hours to accommodate community and industry events
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