PR Specialist

Public RelationsPublic RelationsFull TimeRemoteMid LevelTeam 10,001

Location

United States

Posted

4 days ago

Salary

Not specified

Seniority

Mid Level

Public RelationsCommunicationsMedia RelationsPress Release WritingCrisis CommunicationsContent StrategyBrand ManagementGoogle PlatformB2B MarketingB2C MarketingData AnalyticsCRM

Job Description

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We are proud to be a member of the Rentokil family of companies, the global leader in Pest Control and other services across more than 90 countries. We pride ourselves on being a trusted partner to many of the world's leading brands and serve consumer and business customers across multiple industries. We are extremely proud of our legacy of excellence and constantly work to fulfill our mission to "protect people, enhance lives, and preserve the planet."

Key Relationships

  • North America leadership and colleagues

  • Functional teams (eg. Finance, HR, IT, Marketing & Innovation, Legal & M&A etc)

  • Key suppliers, partners and consultants

  • Appropriate Government and regulatory agencies

  • Relevant external trade and industry bodies

Job Summary

This role is responsible for PR activities within the organization.  Responsibilities include developing and implementing the PR/Communications component for Rentokil’s different Lines of Business (LOBs) and Functions.  In partnership with peers, this role will execute corporate brand positioning, thought leadership and reputation through tradition

Key Performance Indicators 

  • Delivery: Execution to agreed Brand and Content Strategy Plan

  • Efficiency: Transition Costs / Transition Timing

  • Growth: Retention to targets

  • People: Retention / Engagement / Enablement

  • Market Success: Solution penetration / Residential penetration / Commercial penetration

  • Brand: NPS / Awareness / Consideration / Transition

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

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. Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

  • Collaborate with the Marketing team to plan and execute publicity campaigns.

  • Monitor and manage relationships with external stakeholders including influencers, government officials, community leaders, etc.

  • Work with PR Lead to implement systems or processes to ensure timely identification of newsworthy issues, events, and people.

  • Monitor, maintain and evaluate media coverage and placements through Public Relations management software.

  • Manage all aspects of press release development, editorial content, build press relationships and track results.

  • Achieve frequent, timely and positive media coverage for Rentokil North America in traditional national and regional media, vertical market publications and on-line.

  • Assist with crisis communications, with an ability to manage negative on-line feedback.

  • Assist Colleagues with media training for interviews.

  • Communicate Rentokil’s superior technical processes and products to differentiate our core offerings.

  • Present reports on the effectiveness of campaigns.





 

CANDIDATE SUMMARY

Required Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related area, BA or BS; Master’s degree a plus. 

  • 2+ years of Public Relations or Communications

  • Strong presentation skills are required.

  • Must possess superior verbal and written communication skills.  

  • Excellent organizational skills with a heightened sense of attention to detail are key characteristics of the perfect candidate. 

  • Strong interpersonal skills that allow for healthy internal and external relationships are a must.

  • Additionally, strong computer skills whereby the candidate is fluent in cloud base Marketing Software

  • Experience with the Google Platform is a plus. 

  • Experience with aspects of both B2B and B2C  branding  processes, including marketing  training, customer relationship management (CRM), product demonstrations, and superior  data analytics capability.

Required Leadership Traits and Characteristics

  • Outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities with a strong understanding of corporate marketing  and influencing key financial performance indicators including content strategies, marketing and digital content.

  • Able to demonstrate high levels of drive, work ethic and personal accountability with the ability to work under pressure while maintaining sound judgement and a rigorous focus on the details

Formal Education, Qualifications or Training

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in a Public Relations, Advertising or Marketing related subject  

Master’s Degree preferred

Why Choose Us?

A career with the Rentokil family of companies can be a professional trajectory filled with opportunity. We pride ourselves on being a world-class team that rewards high performance, and we love to promote from within. We offer competitive pay and many of our roles offer performance incentives.

Below you'll find information about some of what we have to offer. All Full-Time Colleagues qualify for the following and Part-Time Colleagues qualify for most benefits after they meet certain criteria.


Click here to read more about our Total Rewards Program which includes: 

Professional and Personal Growth

  • Multiple avenues to grow your career 

  • Training and development programs available

  • Tuition Reimbursement benefits (for FT Colleagues)


Health and Wellness

  • Full-time colleagues are eligible to begin enrollment immediately upon hire with benefits starting on day 1

  • Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance plus much more


Savings and Retirement

  • 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions 

Work-Life Balance

  • Vacation days & sick days

  • Company-paid holidays & floating holidays

  • A company mindset that prioritizes health, safety, and flexibility


We are looking for individuals who want to make a difference where our customers live and work.  Is that you?
 

This company is a Drug Free workplace.

Rentokil is committed to complying with all Federal, State, and local laws related to the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities.

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