Title: Public Relations Assistant Location: New York - 200 Hudson Street Job Description: Full Time job requisition id JR0095753 Agency : Havas Formula New York Job Description: Havas Formula is a top-ranked national public relations agency headquartered in New York, with additional offices in Los Angeles, San Diego, and Chicago. A subsidiary of Havas—one of the world's largest global communications groups. We are seeking a PR Assistant to join our Professional Services team in either San Diego or New York. The PR Assistant program is designed for those new to PR. The program is a full-time, 4-month-long position with the opportunity for extension and advancement within the company. PR Assistants support account teams on various client projects while also building relationships with media and influencers to ensure brand|client coverage. Hybrid Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9am-6pm (New York) or 8am-5pm (San Diego) In-office days are Tuesday-Thursday. Remote days are Monday and Friday. Compensation is $20.00 per hour, and employees are eligible for overtime. Responsibilities: Media | Influencer Relations - Secures unique placements using media outreach (phone and email pitching) , to include 5-10 unique placements a month in Tier 3 or higher outlets - Provides social media/competitive intel report and contributes to creative ideation / new pitch concepts that can be shared with clients   - Monitors trend/industry news for client coverage for account team review ; may assist with compiling trends and industry research into client-facing email or agenda updates  - Supports weekly coverage upload and reporting within agency's dashboard - R esearches and builds media and influencer lists  - Assists account team with researching client speaking opportunities, industry awards, and competitor analysis Account Management - May sit in on conference calls (target 1 – 2 calls per month for each client) - Participates in brainstorms - Assists the team in tracking media hits , influencer engagement metrics, and updates  in monthly and quarterly activity reports  - Executes various client program components  - Supports account team with client event logistics and daily tasks involved - Assists with press kits and media mailers , sample requests, and inventory tracking - Provides research support for account team   Writing | Editing  - Drafts client-ready emails for manager review, press materials , creative pitches, help s contribute to sections of event/launch strategy docs, and other client communications  Agency Contributions - Participates in agency's development programs - Contributes positively to the culture, atmosphere and values ​​and exudes a positive outlook on his/her team - Establishes professional and respectful employee relationships within division and agency - Monitors and records time in agency's system Qualifications Education : Bachelor's Degree (communications, liberal arts, business or marketing focus preferred) Skills & Abilities Required Strong writing (AP style), editing, listening and verbal communications skills. Resourceful and solutions focused. Capable of multitasking, prioritizing and organizing. Excellent attention to detail. Self-motivated and able to work well in a collaborative environment as well as individually. Effectively manages time, follows up, and is results driven. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and use|development of media databases. Type of contract: Internal Here at the Havas Group, we pride ourselves on our commitment to equal opportunities for all and our zero tolerance for discrimination. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, or other factors unrelated to an individual's ability to perform their job. Due to the large number of applications received, we will only contact candidates who match the published profile.

• Generate creative ideas to develop as content and pitch to journalists/bloggers • Build media lists for a variety of B2B and B2C clients across a wide range of industry groups • Work with our content marketing team to create unique, proprietary data to establish our clients as industry experts in their field • Pitch content generated by our team to news media for the primary purpose of generating coverage and visibility for our organic growth clients • Monitor news and proactively pitch new stories • Have a firm grasp on writing effective leads • Nurture and develop relationships with writers, reporters and bloggers • Conduct comprehensive research including validating sources and finding the most recent and relevant data available

Role Description Block is seeking a seasoned, strategic, and mission-driven leader to serve as Head of US Public Policy and Government Relations. This senior leadership role sits at the intersection of technology, financial services, and public advocacy, requiring deep policy expertise and the ability to articulate Block’s mission of economic empowerment. In this role, you will lead Block’s engagement strategy with policymakers, regulators, trade associations, and other stakeholders across federal and state lobbying, regulatory affairs, policy development, partnerships, and data-driven storytelling. You will oversee a team and drive cross-functional efforts supporting Block’s portfolio of brands — including Square, Cash App, Afterpay, Tidal, Bitkey, Proto, and AI initiatives — while helping shape regulatory frameworks and innovative uses of AI to advance the company’s impact. Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, you will serve on the Counsel leadership team and play a key role in ensuring Block’s purpose and expanding product ecosystem are effectively represented. You Will: - Cultivate and guide Block’s public policy and government relations strategy across the US, advancing priorities that support our purpose of economic empowerment and the growth of our products. - Identify and prioritize legislative and regulatory developments that affect Block's ecosystem — spanning payments, banking, digital assets, consumer protection, and financial inclusion — and position Block to influence them early. - Translate Block's purpose into narratives that resonate with legislators, regulators, and the public: stories about sellers growing their businesses, unbanked consumers gaining financial agency, and the communities that benefit when innovation and access go hand in hand. - Develop thought leadership content, policy papers, and advocacy materials that articulate Block's distinctive perspective on financial inclusion, the future of digital finance, and the role of responsible innovation. - Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior policymakers, government officials, congressional offices, key regulatory agencies (including FDIC, CFPB, OCC, FinCEN, SEC, NYDFS and other state equivalents), and relevant stakeholders. - Partner closely with legal, compliance, product, and communications teams to align policy strategy with business objectives, manage regulatory risk, and promote Block’s public mission narrative. - Design and execute advocacy strategies, including direct engagement, coalition building, and participation in legislative and regulatory processes. - Oversee the development of policy materials and executive briefings, and support leadership engagement with external stakeholders. - Manage a high-performing regional policy team, including external advisors, lobbyists, trade associations, and other partnerships. - Be a thought leader for the Counsel leadership team, contributing to counsel strategy, company priorities, and team development. Qualifications - 15+ years public policy experience, with preference for experience in the US government and within the financial services and technology sectors. - 10+ years of experience managing teams of policy professionals, including team budgeting, strategic planning, and career development. - A strong background in advocacy and public policy development pertaining to global financial services issues and policies. - Strategic thinker with sound political instincts and the ability to identify where Block can have the most meaningful impact. - Strong coalition-builder who can engage credibly across ideological and institutional lines. - Comfortable operating in ambiguity and making judgment calls in fast-moving, high-stakes situations. - Demonstrated success building and leading high-performing policy teams and managing complex, multi-stakeholder advocacy campaigns. - Exceptional communicator — able to translate complex regulatory and technical concepts for a range of audiences, from legislators to journalists to product teams. Benefits - Remote work - Medical insurance - Flexible time off - Retirement savings plans - Modern family planning Company Description Block, Inc. (NYSE: XYZ) builds technology to increase access to the global economy. Each of our brands unlocks different aspects of the economy for more people. - Square makes commerce and financial services accessible to sellers. - Cash App is the easy way to spend, send, and store money. - Afterpay is transforming the way customers manage their spending over time. - TIDAL is a music platform that empowers artists to thrive as entrepreneurs. - Bitkey is a simple self-custody wallet built for bitcoin. - Proto is a suite of bitcoin mining products and services. Together, we’re helping build a financial system that is open to everyone.

• Betreuung von Kund*innen aus verschiedenen Branchen strategisch und operativ • Entwicklung kreativer, redaktionell durchdachter PR-Geschichten • Aktives Arbeiten mit internem AI-Stack • Klar definierte KPIs und täglicher Medienkontakt