Saddleback is looking for a Public Relations Specialist (PRS) to share the Saddleback Leather message to influencers, bloggers, affiliates, and relevant news outlets in coordination with the SLC Marketing Team Strategy. They will take the lead in all public relations and content strategy for future PR campaigns and initiatives.  Saddleback has a lot of exciting things happening and we are looking for the right person to share our news with the world. If you are the kind of person that can find a way around any wall (and if you can’t, then blow it up), if you are itching to get things done, can creatively sell an idea in a million different ways, and enjoy connecting with people then please read more.

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Why you want to work at Saddleback:

  • Great People - a great team to work with.
  • Work that Matters - Saddleback is a socially minded company with a bigger purpose.  The heart of Saddleback really is to love on those that come in our path.   Our work is bigger than a bottom dollar here; it’s about helping people.
  • Our Culture is key, and who we hire is important.  
  • Great Benefits including Paid Medical and Dental insurance, Paid Vacation time, Paid Sick time, Paid Bereavement leave, Paid Holidays, Paid Short term and Long term disability, Paid Life insurance, Retirement plan with match, employee discount 

Important Details:

  • Location - The Saddleback Headquarters in Azle, TX

  • Position - Full Time, Typically M-F 8:30am - 5pm, some flexibility

  • Travel - Some travel to conferences and events required

Must haves - Please don’t apply if you don’t meet the following requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in public relations, journalism, communications or a related field, or equivalent knowledge.

  • 2-4 years of Public Relations experience in the retail and/or accessories industry is preferred.

  • Experience in developing web content and the use of other new media such as blogs and podcasts, including link building, contacting bloggers and attaining guest posts.

  • Experience with organizing and conducting desk-side pitches with editors.

  • Experience with organizing and conducting pitches with editors/bloggers/influencers

  • **While experience in all things PR is preferred, we’re willing to consider the right person with the right PR DNA. If you think you have the drive and enthusiasm to share Saddleback with the world, please apply.

 

These get you to the top of the stack:

  • The ability to sell ice to Eskimos

  • Being likable and charming in gentle sort of way

  • Antsy to get things done.  You don’t need pushed, you push yourself.
  • Can come up with multiple ways to pitch a story or product.  You are an idea waterfall.

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