PR Coordinator

The Organization

Moose Toys exists to make kids superhappy. For this revolutionary brand happiness lies at the heart of everything we do. With trailblazing toy design, development and manufacturing, no wonder our toys consistently scoop the most longed-for awards. Sprinkling some Moose magic across categories including action figures, collectibles, craft, dolls, games, plush, preschool, vehicles and youth electronics, we’ve earned our stripes as one of the most creative companies in the industry. As an energetic bunch, we’re always on the move, developing ground-breaking content, entertainment, and worldwide licensing deals to boot.

This family-run business is proudly built on unshakeable ethical foundations. Our passion for making kids superhappy stretches far beyond our WOW-worthy toys. The Moose Happy Kids Foundation creates moments of happiness and laughter for the children around the world who need it most. We’ve had a BIG impact on little people, making 3.5 million kids smile so far… and counting.

Australia might be our Moose family home, but with a 600-strong team dotted across the world, we’re committed to sharing our signature superhappy revolution far and wide!

Visit www.moosetoys.com for more information on our amazing brands and people.

Position Title

PR Coordinator

Classification

Non-Exempt

Position Status

Full Time

Reports To

Senior Director, PR & Communications

Direct Reports

None

Role Objectives

The PR Coordinator will work closely with our Senior Director, PR & Communications and Brand Marketing Team to assist in developing and executing world-class P.R. for Moose Toys and our portfolio of brands.

Core Capabilities

Achieving Personal Work Goals and Objectives

Accepts and tackles demanding goals with enthusiasm. Works hard and stays focused on important goals, prioritizing efforts accordingly. Identifies own development needs and makes use of developmental or training opportunities. Driving improvements, including personal work goals and objectives. Seeks progression to roles of increased responsibility and influence.

• Results oriented problem-solving skills.
• Highly detailed and organized.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in high stress/pressure environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and make critical decisions impacting account.

Applying Expertise and Knowledge

Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job well and applies this expertise accordingly. Quickly learns new technology. Develops job knowledge and expertise through continual professional development. Shares expertise and knowledge with others. Uses technology to achieve work objectives. Demonstrates an understanding of different organizational departments and functions.

Relating and Networking

Creates win-win partnerships with others. Relates to others in a confident and relaxed manner. Builds effective relationships with customers, the team and cross functionally. Relates well to people at all levels. Builds wide and effective network of contacts. Manages conflict promptly and effectively.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with consumer products
• 1-2+ years of PR experience required, in-house or agency
• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Meticulous organizational skills
• Effective communicator
• Self-starter, comfortable with managing multiple priorities at any given time
• Desire to progress in the field of PR and influencer marketing
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

• Assist with U.S. PR activities across all Moose Toys brands
• Identify, and assist in cultivating and maintaining meaningful relationships with a broad spectrum of media, trade contacts and influencers
• Manage participation in industry events
• Coordinate trade ads
• Coordinate PR and influencer briefs
• Daily monitoring, tracking, and reporting of brands’ media and influencer coverage and activations
• Support team with department budget management, including monthly billing and POs
• Support influencer manager with earned and paid influencer campaigns

Additional Responsibilities

• Place and track product sample requests
• Manage media requests
• Project management to support PR initiatives
• Support and attend PR-related and industry events as needed
• Assist in planning and executing large-scale events
• Assist in facilitating weekly and monthly PR coverage reports
• Administrative support for PR team, such as creating documents for team use, taking and distributing notes from team meetings, editing press releases, coordinate meetings at trade events, etc.
• Other duties as requested

This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the role. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Core Values

W e’re a family, who is O utrageously playful, with W ild imagination.

• We’re a family
• We demonstrate kindness as part of the Moose family – treating others the way we want to be treated. We’re all about welcoming your wacky, weird, and wonderful self at work!
• Moosies pride themselves on taking personal responsibility for their actions and outcomes, always acting ethically, professionally, sustainably, and with a smile.
• We know there is no ‘I’ in TEAM and are committed to hitting team goals way out of the park.
• We’ve got each other’s backs – we support each other with no politics or personal agendas.
• Outrageously playful
• All Moosies use play to stimulate thinking and innovation – applying learnings across all initiatives.
• We think outside the toy box to keep things super FUN.
• We consistently give 100% to put the punch in our products and services.
• We keep our energy up so there’s a great buzz around the place all the time – helping to foster great ideas and ensuring strong productivity.
• Wild imagination
• We’re prepared to share the kooky and the creative in brainstorming sessions, to bring the best Moose to market.
• Moosies put heart and soul into innovating and delivering the best toys ever.
• We elicit infectious enthusiasm, are non-judgemental, value diversity of thinking and the benefits this brings, and are open to all WOW ideas.
• We keep on trend and across new technologies and sustainable approaches so we can bring this knowledge to the playroom.

Work Hours

8:30am – 5:00pm, Monday to Thursday

8:30am – 3:00pm, Friday

30-minute unpaid lunch break each day.

Scheduled workweek: 38 hours.

Overtime hours may be needed and must be approved in advanced.

Salary

USD $56,000 - $68,000

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and other office productivity machinery, may need to reach, stoop, kneel to access items
• Must be able to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work
• Light to moderate lifting is required
• Frequently communicates with other employees and third parties, must be able to speak clearly and exchange accurate information.
• Regular, predictable attendance is required

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

Work Environment

• Moderate noise (i.e., business office with computers, phones, printers, and light traffic)
• Indoor business office environment with windows; light foot traffic within work areas
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a teammate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Primary Location

US-CA-Los Angeles

Job

Sales & Marketing

Employee Status

Permanent

Schedule

Full-time

Unposting Date

06/Jul/2023, 4:59:00 PM