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Are you a forward-thinking, self-starting PR pro? Slightly obsessed with the intersection of traditional and digital communication? Constantly exceeding client expectations? Then, we want to talk to you.

Geben Communication — a small, but rapidly growing PR and social media firm — is hiring a seasoned PR pro. The ideal candidate has a strong track record of developing and implementing PR strategies that incorporate traditional and digital/social media tactics. While this person should fully grasp the foundations of public relations — including strong writing, media relations, and message development and deployment — s/he should also be fully immersed in the latest PR 2.0 trends.

This person will be responsible for:

  • Leading client accounts and maintaining strong client relationships;
  • Assisting with PR and social media strategy development;
  • Spearheading implementation, including (but not limited to) pitching media and bloggers; managing and monitoring online communities; and writing blog posts, case studies and award submissions;
  • Analyzing measurement data to identify relevant trends, overall outcomes and growth opportunities;
  • Assisting with research to strengthen existing client work, monitor the latest PR 2.0 trends, and participate in new business opportunities; and
  • Participating in a fast, nimble, results-oriented team.

Qualifications:

  • 3-5 years experience in traditional and digital PR. Agency experience is preferred, but not required. Experience working with startups and technology clients is a plus, but not necessarily required.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and succinctly via written or verbal communication.
  • A respectable personal social media presence, but more importantly, an understanding of how businesses can leverage social media to achieve their goals.
  • Ability to create “earned media” opportunities, and identify and build relationships with reporters, bloggers and other influencers;
  • Strong work ethic and a willingness to be accessible and available.

Why work at Geben?

  • Experience a diversity of clients, ranging from one of 2011’s breakout startups and a brand-new, London-based app launching in the US … to an 85-year-old B2B business and local businesses and nonprofits.
  • We bring a fresh approach to best practices. “The way it’s always been done” is a non-starter in our office. Instead, we’re focused on delivering new, better ways to help our clients achieve their business goals. Our clients are at the forefront of some of the most cutting-edge business trends, including mobile commerce, social media and crowdsourcing product development. Like our clients, we believe in innovating best practices.
  • A fun, collaborative environment. We work hard, but we also believe in celebrating “wins.” Our clients are doing cool things, but more importantly they’re good people. Brainstorming is a regular occurrence. Employees are encouraged to identify their most productive space — whether that’s a coffee shop, their home or somewhere else — and work from there at least once a week. We don’t believe in the typical 9-5 work construct. Work when you’re most productive, where you’re most productive (within reason, of course!). Our office is open with desks that face each other, we like to go to lunch together, and we might have a slight Pandora Radio addiction. Ask the existing team and they’ll tell you: We’re very different from most agencies, but that’s a good thing.

Think you’d be a good addition to the Geben team? Email your resume, two writing samples and cover letter to JoinTheTeam@gebencommunication.com by 5p ET on Feb. 29, 2012.

Fine print:

  • Compensation will be commensurate to your experience. A 401K plan, profit-sharing, and other benefits are offered.
  • Geben is located in Columbus, Ohio. Applicants in Central Ohio will be given preference; however out-of-market, qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
  • This is not an entry-level position. Students, recent grads or people without the required experience should not apply.