Responsibilities

• Independently lead and manage approximately $300K–$600K in client account revenue and related communications programs
• Serve as the lead day-to-day client contact across assigned accounts, building trusted relationships through responsiveness, strategic thinking, and sound judgment
• Lead client calls, meetings, planning discussions, and ongoing account communications
• Develop and oversee integrated communications strategies, PR plans, campaign execution, and executive visibility initiatives aligned with client business objectives
• Provide strategic counsel across reputation management, thought leadership, media strategy, and stakeholder communications
• Identify opportunities to expand client relationships and support organic account growth
• Demonstrate advanced media relations capabilities with strong relationships across business, trade, broadcast, digital, and national media
• Develop compelling narratives, story angles, and proactive media strategies that generate meaningful client exposure
• Secure high-profile media opportunities, feature coverage, executive interviews, speaking engagements, and thought leadership placements
• Lead media preparation efforts including briefing documents, messaging guidance, executive prep, and event coordination

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant professional experience
• 4–6+ years of experience in public relations, strategic communications, media relations, journalism, corporate communications, or related fields
• Proven experience managing client relationships and leading integrated communications programs
• Strong media relations skills with demonstrated success securing impactful coverage and executive visibility opportunities
• Excellent writing, editing, strategic thinking, and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership ability, sound judgment, and problem-solving capabilities
• Strong organizational and project management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities independently
• Experience mentoring or managing junior team members preferred
• Commercial awareness and interest in agency growth and client development
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, social media platforms, and digital collaboration tools

Preferred

• Strategic and intellectually curious thinkers
• Strong communicators and skilled storytellers
• Trusted client advisors with excellent judgment
• Proactive relationship builders and networkers
• Effective managers and collaborative team leaders
• Adaptable professionals who thrive in dynamic environments
• Commercially aware and growth-oriented
• Digitally fluent with strong understanding of evolving communications technologies and AI tools
• Committed to continuous learning, innovation, and professional growth

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision insurance (Horizon BCBS, Guardian/VSP)
• Company-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) on select medical plans
• Company-paid life insurance & AD&D coverage
• ESOP — employee stock ownership, fully funded by JConnelly, no cost to you
• 401(k) with company match (traditional & Roth options)
• Healthcare, Dependent Care & Commuter FSAs
• Supplemental coverage through Aflac (disability, critical illness, and more)
• Free 24/7 healthcare navigation through Health Advocate
• Virtual vet consultations through Petzey