Careers
Want to Advance your Public Relations Career?
At Hanser & Associates, we value our staff and the award-winning work we collectively provide to our clients. We are Iowa's leading public relations firm, named "Best Public Relations Firm" in Central Iowa eleven years, as "Best" or "Runner-up". We are looking for professionals with public relations skills and experience to serve our international, national and local clients in a creative and collaborative setting. You will work with quality clients who understand and appreciate great public relations and call upon you to provide counsel and expertise. Our clients treat the firm - and you - as a business partner. Our fast-paced workplace environment provides competitive salaries, flexible scheduling and opportunity for career growth in a fun culture; we are an equal opportunity employer. Our compensation package includes health plan, on-site fitness center, incentive bonus, retirement plan and career development allowance. We look forward to hearing from you. Email your cover letter and resume to Bonnie Hanser at bhanser@hanser.com Please click on the tabs below to view position summaries.Acct. Manager
Responsibilities include providing strategic planning and counsel, managing and executing effective media relations programs, managing social media, and marketing communications programs for assigned clients.
The position requires a bachelor's degree in a related field, knowledge of public relations and social media strategy and tools, and extensive experience in PR research, planning and implementation. Candidates should have at least five years of public relations experience with national or international programs; PR firm experience is preferred. Product launch/corporate marketing experience in the consumer, travel, healthcare, technology or financial industries is a plus. Strong client service, strategic thinking, supervisory and writing skills required. Excellent communication and presentation skills are essential. APR desired. You will work with quality clients who understand and appreciate great work and call upon you to provide counsel and expertise. Our clients treat the firm - and you - as a business partner.
AE
The PR Account Executive position requires public relations experience, including a solid understanding of program planning and implementation – especially experience in media relations and social media. This professional must have a bachelor’s degree, strong writing, strategic thinking and Internet research skills; a minimum of three years is desired. Product launch/corporate marketing experience in the consumer products, healthcare, travel/tourism or financial services industries a plus.
AAE
The Assistant Account Executive position requires one year of experience in PR, including PR program planning and implementation – especially media relations. This executive should have a bachelor’s degree, strong writing, strategic thinking, and Internet research skills.
Intern
This paid career-track opportunity is a one semester internship designed for juniors or seniors in a university public relations program and available for either a part time – 20 hour per week internship, or a full time – 40 hour per week internship. Strong candidates will have excellent writing, communication, organizational and problem-solving skills, plus a professional demeanor, previous PR experience and a passion for client service. Please specify in your application whether you are applying for the part or full time internship.
