Responsibilities

• Serve as IPR’s primary point of contact for on- and off-island media.
• Collaborate with the Chief Marketing Officer, CEO, Stakeholder Engagement Director, and leadership team to execute a public relations strategy positioning IPR as the leading investment promotion authority for Puerto Rico.
• Develop, refine, and implement communications protocols and processes.
• Create and manage content for owned channels (newsletters, website, video, blog, and social media).
• Build and maintain a strong media network and database in collaboration with agency partners.
• Manage press release development and distribution systems.
• Write and edit press materials, speeches, talking points, thought leadership pieces, and other communications assets.
• Maintain press kits, boilerplates, executive biographies, and institutional materials.
• Manage and respond to media inquiries in a timely and strategic manner.
• Lead newsletter strategy, content development, and distribution for internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including research and editing.
• Established on-island media relationships and proven ability to secure earned media.
• Experience managing PR agencies and leading projects from concept through execution.
• Experience managing budgets and administrative processes (vendor selection, quotes, billing).
• Ability to identify and develop compelling stories from organizational initiatives.
• Ability to position Puerto Rico’s macroeconomic and business narrative effectively.
• Demonstrated experience writing press releases and media-facing content.
• Ability to tailor communications strategies for diverse audiences (business, government, public).
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred

• Preferred: Experience working with government stakeholders and navigating communications protocols.