Public Relations Manager

MATTIO is a market-making agency that brings awareness to brands with unique visions and voices. We use our well-honed communication skills, industry knowledge, and creative muscle to drive conversations, shape perceptions, and help clients achieve ambitious business goals. 

At MATTIO, we believe that best-in-class brands are built through a disciplined approach to marketing and public relations strategy. Reputations are sealed with how brands react to salient news that captures mass attention. We thrive in this environment by reacting to the news of the day quickly, putting our clients in front of leading journalists, influencers, analysts, and investors.

‣One of the longest-running and largest marketing firms in the cannabis space

‣Leader in emerging regulated markets, such as psychedelics

‣Roots in technology, lifestyle, and CPG.

MATTIO AWARDS:

‣ Green Entrepreneur - Top 100 Cannabis Companies ‣ Green Market Report - Top 10 Most Effective Cannabis PR Firms 2019 ‣ MG Magazine - Top 50 Cannabis Employers of 2019

MATTIO is a market-making agency that brings awareness to brands with unique visions and voices. We use our well-honed communication skills, industry knowledge, and creative muscle to drive conversations, shape perceptions, and help clients achieve ambitious business goals. We are seeking 2 PR Professionals (1 in NYC & 1 in LA), both should be strong Media Pros!

Responsibilities:

• Oversee operational performance of accounts, ensuring quality work and deadline adherence
• Researching, understanding and anticipating client needs while proactively meeting client expectations
• Demonstrate tactical proficiency in media relations, including creating and driving both traditional and social media/influencer outreach plans
• Develop strategic media lists and pitches for client campaigns
• Play a major role in the creation of communications plans and goals; manage against them
• Consistently produce high quality internal and external communications content
• Contribute to business growth by introducing clients to new capabilities, building a network of industry contacts and participating in relevant professional organizations

Basic Qualifications:

• Insanely detail-oriented with 3--5 years of agency experience in public relations
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field
• Proven ability to manage large & small projects with strong attention to details
• Demonstrated ability to delegate and accurately judge and edit the work of others
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Proven critical thinking skills and attention to detail 

Key Attributes:

• Ability to illustrate a results-focused approach and commitment to going the extra mile for clients. Experience working directly with clients on day-to-day activities.
• Energetic, self-starter, and resourceful problem solver – gets things moving and keeps them on track. High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple ongoing activities.
• Good interpersonal skills, can work effectively in a team environment, negotiate diplomatically, and maintain composure and quality under deadlines in a fast-paced environment.