Working at Gambel

The Gambel Communications office was intentionally designed to foster collaboration and creativity. When we’re in the office, our full kitchen, outdoor patio space and multi-functioning meeting room provide ample space to work in the environment that best suits you each day. You can expect an always flowing supply of fresh coffee and tea, Friday happy hours as well as team field trips and celebrations.

When our team is enjoying our hybrid work schedule, our technology systems allow us to continue our creativity and communication flow from wherever you are.

Because PR is an ever-evolving industry, we encourage continuing education and support our team to grow their skills and knowledge through on-the-job training and professional development opportunities. We support our team’s initiative to network within the community, attend client events and create the relationships that Gambel Communications is known for.

Compensation

• We offer competitive industry wages

• Flexible, hybrid schedule

• Health insurance

• 401K

• 15 personal days

• 9 paid holidays

• Summer Fridays

• New business incentives

• Business mileage reimbursement

• Professional development

• Membership in professional organizations

• Annual bonus eligibility

Job Openings

Communications Coordinator

The successful candidate for communications coordinator will strengthen the client services team through professional execution of media relations, community relations, special events, social media and graphic design tasks. This position is an excellent opportunity for an emerging professional to gain valuable experience across communications disciplines.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Writes media relations content as assigned, particularly pitches, releases, case studies, nominations, digital content, talking points and the like

• Executes outreach with key media contacts as assigned to secure earned coverage

• Prepares briefing materials as assigned to facilitate media interviews and community meetings

• Builds evaluation reports using monitoring tools, gathered content and case study reporting skills

• Creates social media content including copy and visuals (short-form video included) with direction from strategists

• Contributes to social media strategy ideation with colleagues

• Pulls and reports on social media analytics, working closely with strategists

• Designs and builds email marketing for clients

• Creates presentation decks and other materials as needed for client projects

All Client Services Team Responsibilities:

• Reports regularly to agency management on time spent, activity and results; supports client leads in monthly reporting

• Keeps abreast of best practices and industry trends; participates in professional development

• Identifies potential new business opportunities with clients and prospects; works with agency management to advance ideas

• Maintains highest professional standards; represents Gambel Communications in accordance with its culture

• Follows guidelines and policies outlined in the agency handbook

• Maintains confidentiality of knowledge obtained about the agency and its clients

• Performs other tasks as assigned by agency management

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in communication arts or equivalent

• One to three years experience in related work environments

• Demonstrated proficiency in PR writing, design and social media content generation

• Proficiency in communication-related applications such as Canva, Microsoft Office suite, Adobe Creative Suite and the like

• Photography and videography capabilities are desired

Interested candidates should send their cover letter and resume to contact@gambelpr.com.

Communications Intern - CLOSED

Check back soon for the fall application window!

The Communications Intern supports the Client Services team in the day-to-day needs of client accounts, while gaining knowledge of the public relations field. Interns work directly with assigned strategists executing tactical assignments but are also given individual projects from which they can learn and develop their skill set. This hands-on approach allows interns to build their resumes and portfolios.

As the activities of a public relations practitioner vary daily, hourly and even by the minute, Intern activities can include administrative support, research, account assistance, design work, social media engagement, special event support and media relations. Regardless, the internship will definitely include bedrock public relations skills of research, writing and editing.

Gambel Communications' Internship Program is a 3-to-4-month hands-on experience designed for collegiate upperclassmen aimed at developing core public relations concepts and strategies desired in most entry-level public relations positions. Gambel Communications prides itself on offering a competitive opportunity with real client experience that will set aspiring professionals apart from their peers entering the public relations field.

This is a paid internship. Intern candidates will be available for a minimum of 15 hours a week. The flexible schedule will be in-office on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and/or Fridays.

Expectations:

• Have experience and interest in media writing (AP Style) and social media content creation

• Manage time efficiently

• Maintain the highest professional standards

• Honor the confidentiality of our clients and our agency

• Report regularly on time spent, activity and results to ensure proper client billing

• Consume news daily to understand the media landscape

Individuals who will be the most successful at this role will have experience writing press releases, blogs and writing copy for social media. Additional skills in graphic design using Adobe and/or Canva is a plus.