NEWS AND PUBLIC RELATIONS ASSOCIATE

Outsource Accelerator is the trusted source for independent information, advisory and expert implementation of Business Process Outsourcing (BPO). We are the #1 Outsourcing Authority, and we offer the worlds leading aggregator marketplace for outsourcing.

We serve as the conduit between outsourcing suppliers and the businesses clients across the globe. We continue to provide world-class talent to help small and medium-sized enterprises successfully build their offshore team in the Philippines.

The Role:

The company is looking for a News and Public Relations Associate to help with the Company's journalistic and public relations work. You will be working alongside other business journalists and PR associates, reporting to a team lead and the CEO.

Regular tasks will involve:

• Researching, covering and writing business stories
• Writing and scheduling weekly newsletters
• Writing weekly podcast features
• Pitching, researching and writing newsworthy press releases
• Manage public affairs and media efforts including writing and placing op-eds and mobilizing editorial campaigns
• Creating graphics and other creatives
• Managing our social media platforms (Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter)
  
  
  

The ideal candidate should have a good command of English and be comfortable writing for a Western audience.

Qualifications And Experience

One to two years of experience working with digital marketing / journalism / public relations. Fresh graduates are also welcome to apply.

Personal Skills

• Self motivated
• Organized
• Resourceful
• Drive for results
• Effective communication
• Excellent time management and prioritization
  
  
  

Essential Skills

• Writing skills
• Email marketing experience
• Social media management from corporate perspective
• Basic graphic design using Canva or Photoshop
• Technical competence to resolve and troubleshoot problems independently through use of Google or reading the manual
• Good organizational and planning skills
  
  
  

Nice-To-Have Skills:

• Use of project management tool (Clickup)
• Basic web design using Wordpress
• Copywriting skills
• Facebook ads
• Google Adwords
• Pinterest ads
• SEO
• Email deliverability optimization
• Public relations
  
  
  

Other Requirements:

• Have own personal home workspace
• Fast internet connection
• Comfortable using time tracking software