We've been really busy and Nadine, who does our admin is off at the mo, so we got a temp in...also called Nadine, a PhD holder who's filling in time until she gets a job. At the end of her first stint in a PR agency, we got her to summarise what she's done for us, so if you're thinking of going into PR admin, here's what you may be expected to do.
Generally speaking, administrative assistants are responsible for a variety of administrative and clerical duties necessary to run an organisation efficiently. They serve as information and communication managers for an office; plan and schedule meetings and appointments; organise and maintain paper and electronic files; manage projects, conduct research, and disseminate information over the phone, email or websites.
