Senior Associate, Public Relations

USA (Hybrid)

$80K/yr – $95K/yrSenior Level4+ years expFull time

Posted 6 days ago

Job Summary

Own and execute integrated communications programs for client accounts, lead media relations, translate complex topics into clear business messaging, analyze performance, and manage cross-functional teams and client relationships.

  • Lead day-to-day program execution and project management across accounts
  • Develop and secure media coverage and cultivate reporter relations
  • Translate client priorities into messaging and provide strategic counsel to clients

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead the day-to-day execution of integrated communications programs across client accounts, ensuring high-quality deliverables, strong project management, and measurable progress toward client objectives.
  • Develop and execute media relations strategies, including identifying story opportunities, crafting pitches, securing media coverage, and cultivating relationships with reporters and editors.
  • Translate complex client priorities and industry developments into messaging that supports business goals.
  • Analyze campaign performance and results, share insights, and present actionable recommendations.
  • Manage projects, workstreams, and cross-functional teams to ensure deadlines, budgets, and scopes are met while maintaining high-quality standards.
  • Serve as a trusted client contact, managing communications, providing strategic counsel, and fostering strong, long-term relationships.

Requirements

  • 4-6 years of public relations, strategic communications, or related experience, including at least 2 years in a PR agency environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to translate complex topics across technology, healthcare, workforce development, and education sectors into compelling, accessible narratives for diverse audiences.
  • Experience developing media strategies and supporting media engagement activities including interview preparation, message development, executive talking points, and crisis communications.
  • Strong understanding of the media landscape, news cycle, and emerging trends to advance client objectives.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communications skills, with experience producing high-quality strategic content across a variety of formats and audiences.

Preferred

  • Experience mentoring or developing junior team members, supporting professional growth.
  • Exposure to account financial management, including budgeting, resource allocation, and scope management.
  • Understanding of integrated communications strategies and experience collaborating across earned, owned, paid, and shared media channels.
  • Working knowledge of digital marketing, social media strategy, paid media, and analytics.

Benefits

  • Insurance: 100% paid base premium for the employee’s medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurances.
  • Transportation Subsidy: $100 per month.
  • Paid Time Off: 16 days of annual PTO, 12 firm holidays, 1 floating day off, and 1 paid day of service.
  • Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with automatic, fully vested match.
  • Stipends: Professional development and wellness.
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The rh Strategic team works with not-for-profit development leaders and professionals to help quiet the chaos, define clear development strategies and achieve sustained revenue results. We do not sugarcoat anything for our clients because we're in the business of telling you what you need to hear, NOT what you want to hear. The singular goal is growth for your organization which often means not doing business as usual.

Founded in 2016
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Senior Associate, Public Relations

RH Strategic · USA · Hybrid