Associate Public Relations Manager

Hunt Valley, MD (Hybrid)

$88K/yr – $154K/yrMid Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own and drive end-to-end consumer PR programs, lead media strategy with agencies, manage influencer partnerships, and produce data-driven reports while coordinating cross-functional teams.

  • Lead media strategy and campaigns
  • Manage influencer programs and media relations
  • Develop outreach, training, and event execution

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Manage day-to-day consumer public relations activities and breakthrough campaigns with agencies and internal partners; participate in creative campaign sessions; consult on strategy documents and presentations; edit/write press releases and key messages; and create digital media press kits & mailings.
  • Lead new products media strategy with PR agency to gain awareness.
  • Support development and execution of PR programs that sustain campaign momentum through timely storytelling, proactive outreach, and trend-driven opportunities.
  • Develop media outreach strategies and targeted media lists. Monitor media landscape for opportunities and respond to media inquiries. Maintain detailed internal media notes and contacts list.
  • Support media training preparation and coordinate press interviews by developing briefing materials, managing schedules, and ensuring spokesperson readiness.
  • Assist in managing earned influencer programs and product seeding initiatives, including identifying partners, coordinating shipments, and tracking coverage and engagement.
  • Manage influencer relationships and work with creators and agencies to support campaigns that generate earned coverage.
  • Support planning and execution of media and influencer events by coordinating logistics, managing guest lists, and assisting onsite to ensure smooth execution and strong brand representation.
  • Create campaign, quarterly, and year-end reports, including KPI analysis and insights to drive future programs and ideas. Work with insights and marketing mix teams to evaluate PR effectiveness.
  • Collaborate with social media and content teams to develop opportunistic social content to gain earned media coverage.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or other related field
  • 5+ years public relations experience (in-house or agency).
  • Experience managing PR campaigns, working with social influencers/creators, and media relations.
  • Experience managing a PR agency.
  • Position requires strong knowledge of modern PR and emerging earned media, influencer relations, and social media. Vendor management experience.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and influence skills are necessary.
  • Incumbent will routinely interact with internal and external customers, so solid business acumen and strong oral and written communication skills are essential.
  • Incumbent must be able to establish and maintain cooperative relationships, lead projects and cross-functional teams.
  • Strong project management and organizational skills; able to work under pressure and with firm deadlines.
  • Self-motivated with a positive and professional approach.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Career growth opportunities
  • Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices
  • Wellbeing programs including
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