Director of Communications at Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership | Pittsburgh, PA | $70K/yr – $80K/yr

Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership

Director of Communications

Pittsburgh, PA (On-site)

$70K/yr – $80K/yrDirector/Executive5+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive media relations and communications for PDP initiatives in Downtown Pittsburgh, shaping external messaging and event coverage.

Must-have: 5–7 years in public relations, media relations, or communications
Standout: Proven ability to pitch and secure earned media coverage
Standout: End-to-end media outreach and event-support experience

Job Description

Responsibilities

Media Relations & Public Relations Execution
Serve as the primary point of contact for day-to-day media inquiries
Execute a proactive media outreach strategy to secure coverage for PDP initiatives, events, and partnerships
Identify and pitch media opportunities that align with PDP priorities
Draft and distribute press releases, media advisories, talking points, and press materials
Coordinate media logistics including interview scheduling, on-site media support, and follow-up
Prepare internal spokespeople for media engagements as needed; occasionally serve as a spokesperson when appropriate
Monitor media coverage, track earned media results, and provide regular reporting on performance
Communications & Messaging Support
Ensure consistent application of PDP’s voice and messaging across all communications

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field (or equivalent experience)
5–7 years of experience in public relations, media relations, or communications
Proven ability to pitch and secure earned media coverage
Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills across multiple formats
Experience executing communications plans and managing multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Familiarity with media monitoring tools and performance tracking
Working knowledge of digital platforms including social media, SEO basics, and Google Analytics
Experience with WordPress, Microsoft Office Suite, and Adobe Creative Suite (or similar tools)
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work under pressure
Collaborative, responsive, and proactive in identifying opportunities

Preferred

Knowledge of Downtown Pittsburgh and its business/cultural landscape is a plus

Benefits

Health insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
401k
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Cell phone stipend
Discounted parking
Transit pass

Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership

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The Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership (PDP) is a non-profit organization that works to make Downtown a better place to live, work, play and do business. The PDP fosters a clean, safe, accessible, and vibrant Downtown through a wide range of strategies and advocacy for actions that will strengthen the city, enhance its beauty and vitality and make it a better place for business and pleasure.

Founded in 1994

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

35 employees (5 in marketing)

www.DowntownPittsburgh.com

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