Responsibilities

• Lead the tactical delivery of client programs including media relations, executive thought leadership, awards, speaking, and content.
• Own day-to-day client communications and lead weekly PR calls.
• Manage projects from start to finish—ensuring quality, deadlines, and strategic alignment.
• Develop quarterly PR plans and campaign calendars, including trend-based storytelling and leadership themes.
• Monitor industry, competitor, and regulatory news for proactive commentary opportunities.
• Help lead media training sessions, including message development and all follow-up deliverables.
• Assist in planning and allocating budgets and internal team resources.
• Lead media efforts with strong relationships across at least 10 key business, finance, or industry-specific publications.
• Proactively craft and deliver high-quality pitches that drive media coverage aligned with client goals.
• Identify and share emerging media trends, journalist movements, and new story opportunities within the financial and professional services space.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of PR/communications experience in an agency setting (required)
• Experience in financial services, insurance technology, or other professional services industries (required)
• Strong media relationships across business, financial, and trade outlets (e.g., CNBC, Bloomberg, WSJ, Business Insider, Insurance Journal, etc.)
• Ability to distill complex business topics into engaging stories for diverse media audiences
• Excellent writing and editing skills across formats
• Confidence managing client relationships and internal teams
• Familiarity with analytics tools and reporting best practices
• A collaborative, solutions-oriented, and growth-minded approach