Administrative Assistant

An Administrative Assistant for a small PR firm handles essential office tasks, supports the team with client communication and media, manages calendars/databases, assists with content/events, and serves as a professional first point of contact, blending strong organization, writing, and interpersonal skills to keep client support and campaigns running smoothly and manage client/media relations.

Job Title: Administrative Assistant, Public Relations

Saldaña Public Relations launched with a single goal: to meet our clients’ needs for building awareness, trust and credibility for their projects, services or brands within Austin’s diverse communities. Our collaborative model allows us to deliver best-in-class public relations, government relations, multi-cultural community engagement, communications, political, and marketing campaigns. Unlike other service boutiques, our life-long commitment to Austin and its diverse communities provide an unmatched expertise and understanding of the local social, cultural, business and political environment.

Saldaña Public Relations is a small, dynamic agency providing public relations tailored to the cultural values of Austin, Texas.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Office & Calendar Management: Answer phones, manage emails, schedule meetings, maintain calendars (team & client), and handle general office duties.
• Media & Client Support: Update media lists, organize and update shared client files with Team, assist with building, cultivating relationships with clients, journalists/influencers, and support client communications.
• Content & Materials: Help draft, proofread, client communications, communications with elected and appointed officials, and format press releases, social media posts, newsletters, and marketing collateral.
• Client/Campaign Support: Assist with event coordination (press conferences, client events, ground breaking, ribbon cutting events), research industry trends, and track media coverage/metrics.
• Database & Admin: Maintain the PR database, client file documents, manage mailings, and support other clerical tasks.

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience: Prior admin or PR experience (internship counts).
• Skills: Excellent writing/editing, strong computer skills (MS Office, databases, social media), great time management, attention to detail.
• Bilingual helpful, but not required
• Attributes: Proactive, detailed oriented, organized, reliable, team player, able to receive constructive criticism, and eager to learn about PR.
• Education: Degree and/or Proven Experience in Communications, PR, Marketing, government relations and/or related field is a plus.

WHY JOIN US?

• Opportunity to grow with a small, impactful firm.
• Direct exposure to PR Strategy, government relations and execution.
• Collaborative and creative environment.

SALARY

Competitive salary will commensurate with experience.

Submit a letter of interest along with your bio/resume to lisa@saldanapr.com

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person