Wednesday, 22 May 2013

General Responsibilities in the PR Industry: From experience


Below features a general list that applies to what is expected from a PR professional in the industry. This is what I delivered when working with Word Of Mouth, an Italian architectural company based in Bali Indonesia. 


UNDERSTANDING THE SCOPE OF WORK 

Social media

Regular Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin updates (product specials/news, projects pertaining to the company &events). Look after Trip Advisor account and respond to reviews. 

Online press

Select websites/design blogs to contact with the employers/company projects.

Monitor company website generally – website stats, what other websites they feature on.

Print publications 

Approaching new publications with the companies work/projects.

Follow up with journalists to find out publication dates (and ensure we receive a copy).

General

Write press releases for completed projects (describing project and details).

Respond to press requests, sending appropriate info.

Answering/co-ordinating questionnaires sent by press.

Keeping an updated profile of the company press features.

Update website with new projects/events.

Co-ordinate marketing/press interest for WOM events.

Marketing

Prepare advertising campaigns/look-book (or whatever marketing package the company wants you to be involved in). 

Approach galleries/stores with the companies product.

Additional info:

Knowledge of design blogs/publications.

Knowledge of photoshop/illustrator/indesign. 

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