Project Manager/Editor - ideal for media or PR professionals (Midtown)

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Date: 2008-10-27, 6:30PM EDT


Media or Public Relations Professionals

Are you looking for a career in a fun, young, dynamic environment? Are you a creative, strong writer who is looking for a challenge? Do you have a familiarity with the media, an interest in news and pop culture and knowledge of what makes a story “newsworthy?” If you answered “yes” to all of these questions, Kelton Research may have the perfect opportunity for you.

Kelton Research, the nation’s fastest growing polling and survey firm, is looking to hire a project manager/Editor for its Polling for PR division in the New York office.

Kelton is a full-service market research consultancy with offices in Los Angeles and New York City. We pride ourselves on being a tight-knit team of fun, smart, motivated individuals who embody a true work hard/play hard attitude. Kelton’s clients are some of the world’s most respected and successful brands including Microsoft, Wal-Mart, Samsung, Charles Schwab, Hasbro, Taco Bell, Lexus, and Miller Beer. Our clients represent nearly every consumer segment and interest including beauty, consumer electronics, food and beverage, and financial services.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Project Manager/Editor is responsible for overseeing and executing Polling for PR client projects from beginning to end. This includes creating survey questions that will return interesting, attention-getting results, working closely with clients to help them meet their strategic goals, and creating all client deliverables. This includes our NewsWorthy Analysis, a creative final report written in the language of a news story or press release. Individuals with broad interests who enjoy a mix of creative work and project management will thrive.

REQUIREMENTS:

-Ability to write in a concise and creative manner, and edit documents with a critical eye.

-While we will train you, comfort with simple number crunching and analytics is key. Candidates must have a close attention to detail and be able to carefully proof data reports for accuracy and written reports for grammar and narrative flow.

-Understanding of and excitement about marketing, public relations, and market research. Savvy about all types of media, current events, and pop culture.

-Ability to multi-task, accommodate tight deadlines, quickly prioritize, and juggle a variety of projects. Experience coordinating timelines and needs of various parties, including vendors, clients, and your own team members.

-Experience dealing directly with clients and addressing their needs & requests in a timely manner. Interest in business development and growing relationships – prior business development experience is not required but helpful.

-Willingness to pitch in and work as part of a team, yet be comfortable working independently too.

EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of 1-3 years of experience in public relations or journalism required, though we are interviewing more senior candidates. Former market research or survey writing experience is not required, but is helpful.

EDUCATION:

BA/BS degree or equivalent required.

Please submit a resume and cover-letter and reference “Project Manager, NY” in the subject line of your email.