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Application Closing Date: August 2, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n See full job and application details at https:\/\/environment.uw.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Public-Relations-Specialist-JA-2021-July.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n\n Position Summary:<\/strong> The purpose of the public relations specialist is to assist the public relations manager in growing awareness of the organization\u2019s brand and fostering broader knowledge of the organization\u2019s mission and habitat successes. This position works closely with the Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever employee team across the country to develop news stories and generate news coverage for the organization\u2019s regional and local efforts. Of particular focus, this position will work closely with our conservation operations team to generate content (news stories, press releases, social posts, and\/or blog stories) about new habitat projects, chapter starts, new hunter events, conservation partnerships, and new employees. This position will also work closely with the corporate partnerships and development teams to announce new corporate collaborations.<\/p>\n Primary Responsibilities<\/strong>:<\/p>\n \u2022 Creates news releases, social media posts, website content, and publication articles.<\/p>\n \u2022 Works with the organization\u2019s regional leadership to source habitat successes, unique projects, special event info, human interest angles, and other newsworthy content.<\/p>\n \u2022 Collaborates with the corporate partnerships and development teams to announce new corporate collaborations.<\/p>\n \u2022 Builds and manages relationships with journalists across the country to generate earned media coverage.<\/p>\n \u2022 Assesses newsworthy stories for value as internal content (Journals, website, social media, etc) and viability as a media pitch to garner external coverage for the organization\u2019s brand, mission, and successes.<\/p>\n \u2022 Assists in the development of the organization\u2019s messaging and position statements.<\/p>\n \u2022 Serves as an organizational spokesperson with the media, while coordinating interview opportunities for organization\u2019s leaders and regional experts.<\/p>\n \u2022 Assists with social media platforms for Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever.<\/p>\n \u2022 Assists in the organization of special media events, farm tours, hunts, press conferences, and press interviews.<\/p>\n \u2022 Delivers exemplary customer service to members, prospective members, volunteers, partners, and social media followers as the key point of contact for email \u201cContact Us\u201d inquiries delivered daily through the website and social media questions.<\/p>\n \u2022 Maintain\/build relationships with local\/regional media, in addition to various outdoor writer associations.<\/p>\n \u2022 Coordinates the internal TEAM employee newsletter each quarter in collaboration with our graphic design, human resources, and development teams.<\/p>\n \u2022 Maintains the highest code of hunting and conservation ethics.<\/p>\n \u2022 Represents Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever at a wide array of public-facing events to recruit members and interact with the public, including, Game Fair, Minnesota State Fair, and National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic.<\/p>\n \u2022 Other duties as assigned.<\/p>\n Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: <\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Associate or Bachelor degree in public relations, communications, marketing, or a related field preferred<\/p>\n \u2022 Excellent oral, public speaking, and written communication skills.<\/p>\n \u2022 Ability to work independently as well as in a dynamic team environment.<\/p>\n \u2022 Strong organizational skills and attention to detail<\/p>\n \u2022 Ability to multi-task and hit deadlines.<\/p>\n \u2022 Creative vision and strategic thinking skills.<\/p>\n \u2022 Industry knowledge and experience in hunting and habitat is preferred<\/p>\n Compensation<\/strong>: Starting salary and benefits commensurate with experience. Range: $42-$48K<\/p>\n Application Requirements: Please combine your cover letter, resume and three references into one Microsoft Word document or Adobe Acrobat PDF file before uploading to the \u201cResume\u201d section of your application on our Recruitment website: www.pheasantsforever.org\/jobs<\/a> . The cover letter should share why you are interested in the position and should not exceed one page. For more information: Contact Jared Wiklund, Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever\u2019s Public Relations Manager at jwiklund@pheasantsforever.org<\/a>. 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