New DC Branch Office of Ricochet PR seeking PR professionals

Since our inception in 2000, Ricochet PR has earned a strong reputation for growing companies through strategic PR programs. At the center of our portfolio of services lies our unique ability to generate sustained, intelligent press exposure for our clients.

Ricochet PR works in only three practice areas – healthcare, technology and industry – and requires every one of our publicists to be experts in the fields in which they work. To accomplish this, we created the Ricochet Publicist Certification Program™, the only program of its kind in the PR industry. After joining one of our practice groups, new publicists devote 4-6 months to studying the trends, innovations, and issues relevant to that particular field before being “certified” to work for our clients.

It is this level of expertise that separates Ricochet PR from all other firms.

For more information visit http://www.ricochetpr.com/contact.php.

Honest Tea, really honest?

Today our beloved Bethesda, MD based beverage firm, Honest Tea, announced that it sold the Coke Corporation a 40% stake in its business with an option to by within the next 3 years. Many question the motives of the holistic company’s CEO Seth Goldman.

Is he selling out to the big corporation for the money or are his intentions just as wholesome as the tea he’s served for the past 10 years? Goldman argues that with the Coke Corporation backing him he will need 10 times as many organic ingredients thus creating a demand for “a more sustainable system of agriculture, one that doesn’t rely on chemical pesticides and fertilizers”. Goldman continues to insist that as opposed to him “selling out” they are “buying in”.

What we want to know from you is whether or not socially conscious independents can do more good with the backing of large corporations or are they better off remaining independent? For the Washington Post article on the purchase click here.

Gibraltar Associates Internship

JOB OPENING

Position:                     Internship

Location:                   Washington, DC

Compensation:                    Hourly based on experience

Gibraltar Associates, a consulting company in Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., is seeking an intern to work with multinational clients on public policy, public relations and brand management projects. The ideal candidate brings outstanding written and oral communications skills, an interest in public relations and international policy, as well as strong academic, technology and research skills. The successful candidate will provide administrative support to firm principals by conducting media and issue research, project and event support, report generation various office tasks.

Must be available for a minimum of three months.

Qualifications:
• Enrolled in undergraduate degree program in a related field with an above average GPA
• Ability to prioritize work assignments and contribute to projects under tight deadlines

• Superior time-management skills and proven ability to execute long-term projects

•Avid interest and understanding of news media and the interplay between public perception and public policy
• Proactive with a strong work ethic
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

 

Submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@gibraltar-llc.com