Red Envelope PR Coordinator

PR Coordinator
San Francisco, CA RedEnvelope

Job Description
ABOUT US Launched in 1999, RedEnvelope's mission is to make gift giving no matter what the occasion or circumstance simple and fun. Through a unique assortment of gifts, many created exclusively for us, and our easy to use website and seasonal catalogs, we offer a shopping experience that's inspired, modern and convenient. The name RedEnvelope comes from an Asian tradition in which gifts are often presented in a simple red envelope a timeless symbol of good fortune, love and appreciation. We believe that whether a gift is a token of gratitude or a grand gesture of love, its giving and receiving is a cherished occasion in itself. At RedEnvelope we've built a recognizable brand. Employees come here because of what we do, who we are and where we're going. We are building a company where retail and online professionals want to work, where employees build satisfying careers and gain breadth and depth of skills through exposure to new challenges. Employees come here to participate actively in our success and share in its rewards. RedEnvelope offers a competitive benefits package including your choice of an HMO or PPO, dental, vision, 401(k) with a match, life insurance/ADD at 1x annual salary, long-term disability, Employee Stock Purchase Program, company holidays and a generous paid time off policy. SUMMARY Starting position for an organized, outgoing, smart individual looking to learn PR. Responsible for providing support to the public relations department in the following areas: media relations, investor relations, community relations and internal communications. This position reports to the PR Manager. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES · Assists Public Relations Manager with all media inquiries. · Coordinates product and information to editors. · Manages media database including keeping all contact information up to date. · Generates weekly PR reports and maintains monthly press clippings book for department. · Coordinates and executes all aspects of press mailings · In tandem with PR Director and PR Manager, develops ideas and opportunities for feature articles, interviews, presentations and other PR activities that promote awareness of the company and its products or services. · Works with Merchandising, Product Design and Creative Services to coordinate photo and PR product samples. · Manages and coordinates responses to all charitable donations and sponsorship requests. · Works on miscellaneous projects for business and corporate development as needed. · Provides administrative support to the group including booking travel, managing outside vendor relationships, and executing presentations. · Manages invoice log and tracks all departmental expenses. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree (B. A.) or equivalent; or two to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent organization skills. Knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint a plus.

Experience Required
3 plus years

Last Update
April 22, 2008

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