Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a B2B communications strategy directly aligned with sales priorities, category growth initiatives, and enterprise partnerships.
• Position Urban One as a must-partner, culturally authoritative, scaled media platform for brands.
• Translate commercial strategy into compelling external narratives.
• Secure consistent presence in advertising, marketing, media, and business trade publications.
• Drive executive interviews, bylines, speaking engagements, and industry recognition.
• Generate earned media that amplifies tentpole events, proprietary research, cross-platform campaigns, and key partnerships.
• Partner closely with revenue leadership to align communications with pipeline priorities.
• Equip the sales team with externally validated proof points and media visibility that enhance credibility and urgency.
• Identify and secure strategic speaking opportunities and panel placements at key industry events.
• Develop creative, cost-effective earned media initiatives tied to tentpoles, experiential activations, and cultural moments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field required.
• 10+ years of experience in PR, communications, trade marketing, media, or revenue aligned communications.
• Proven track record of driving earned media aligned with business growth objectives.
• Deep understanding of the advertising, agency, and media ecosystem.
• Strong executive presence and ability to advise senior leadership.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a bias toward action and measurable impact.
• Proficient in PR and earned media platforms (Cision, Meltwater, etc.).

Preferred

• Experience within digital media, audio, television, entertainment, or client-facing revenue organizations strongly preferred.

Benefits

• Benefits Package: Comprehensive benefits offerings include, Major Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA, 401K, PTO, and elective supplemental options.