4.7
86% would recommend to a friend
100% positive business outlook
Pros
Close contact with clients; embedded in office of law firm. Attend practice group meetings, partner retreats. Large degree of independence and autonomy for daily work and longer term projects.
Cons
Mercurial owner must be bcc'd on all email correspondence to monitor your activities. Shrill derogatory verbal chastising. No real bonus. Poor insurance.
Pros
I've worked at major PR firms and had my own one-person shop, newsPRos is the best of both. The work is stimulating, requiring that employees bring their A-game everyday. We stay on top of a myriad of newsworthy issues that impact our clients and are expected to deliver media opportunities. A high degree of independence means employees must be self-starters in terms of getting the work done. No day is like another, some are fast-paced and deadline-filled, others allow you to focus on administrative upkeep, research, etc. Owner is smart, total professional who brings integrity to her business and expects employees to do the same.
Cons
If you need ongoing supervision to complete a task, this isn't the right place for you. Employees are top-shelf who deliver the goods, so expectations are rightly high. Owner wants to be copied on most emails, which some won't like. That said, it's her business and clients go to her with questions, so she needs to know not only what's going on but also that correspondence is appropriately professional. Once she's confident in your skills, the reins loosen.
Pros
Working at newsPRos is interesting, challenging and never boring. Creativity is encouraged and rewarded by the company's founder and president. She has high standards, which require a high level of competence and attention to detail. I personally thrive in such an environment. Staff members are allowed considerable latitude to structure their workday and organize their efforts to meet clients' needs. This PR firm maintains a strong focus on providing whatever public relations materials and supports its clients needs, whenever and in whatever format they require it. The work is fast-paced, and sometimes unpredictable. There is no such thing as an "average" day here. The variety of clients served and the wide range of services they require ensures an employee has many opportunities to grow and develop new skills. I've have worked here for 15 years, and I'm hoping I can continue to work here for at least 15 more.
Cons
The job requires exceptional organization skills and a commitment to provide high-quality work every day on what can be brutal deadlines. As a former newspaper reporter, I don't find this problematic, but individuals who want a slower paced environment or more predictability in their work day could be frustrated. In addition, if you don't bring top-notch skills to the table, and if you resent supervision and training, you're likely to be uncomfortable or stressed. newsPRos' clients demand high-quality public relations representation. If you can't consistently deliver this under pressure, work elsewhere.
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