Responsibilities

• Drive effective implementation of client PR programs with a focus on media relations and earned media outcomes
• Cultivate and leverage relationships with key contacts at traditional and social-first outlets to secure high-impact coverage
• Stay current with media trends, platform changes, and emerging storytelling opportunities to keep client campaigns innovative and relevant
• Manage people and projects to deliver high quality results on-time and on-budget
• Anticipate issues and develop proactive solutions
• Serve as a mentor and inspiration to Account Coordinators and junior team members, providing guidance on media relations, client management, and career development
• Delegate and assign work among team members in a way that develops their skills and builds confidence
• Actively coach and provide informal/formal feedback to help develop and retain talent
• Foster a collaborative team environment where junior staff feel supported and challenged to grow
• Serve as a representative of the client and agency; maintain strong relationships with key client personnel

Requirements

• B.A. in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications, Marketing, or related field
• Three (3) to four (4) years' experience in a public relations agency, media relations, or similar position
• Demonstrated media savvy with strong knowledge of traditional and emerging media landscapes
• Spanish language proficiency (bilingual capability strongly preferred)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience using AI to drive efficiency
• Travel: Ability to travel to client and event locations; meet with clients at their office locations/headquarters
• Multilingual Communication: Fluency in Spanish preferred; ability to communicate across diverse audiences and cultures

Benefits

• competitive health and dental insurance plans
• a 401K company match
• generous PTO
• a hybrid work model
• a “work from anywhere in the US” policy (up to four weeks a year)
• a year-round staff training and development curriculum
• a staff-led Action Group dedicated to DEI excellence in the agency and industry (read our DEI statement here: https://hunterpr.com/dei/)