Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day leadership for assigned clients, serving as the primary point of accountability for results, experience and momentum.
• Lead media relations strategy and execution, driving a consistent cadence of high-impact placements across national, regional and cross-beat news outlets.
• Develop and execute narrative arcs and storylines that generate sustained media coverage over time rather than one-off placements.
• Identify and capitalize on timely opportunities including breaking news, trend stories and newsjacking moments aligned with client priorities.
• Pitch reporters directly and regularly, securing placements in influential outlets including national publications and multi-syndicate platforms.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists across key beats including policy, politics, business and general news.
• Provide strategic counsel and shape messaging that helps organizations tell compelling, relevant stories to priority audiences.
• Track and evaluate media performance and narrative momentum to ensure coverage advances client strategy and goals.
• Identify risks, misalignment or performance issues early and take corrective action to protect client value and team effectiveness.
• Coordinate and direct the work of Account Executives and Associates, ensuring clarity of roles, strong execution and consistent quality.

Requirements

• 7–9 years of professional experience in public relations, communications or public policy with strong emphasis on media relations.
• Demonstrated success pitching reporters and securing consistent, high-quality media placements across multiple outlets.
• Proven track record of generating sustained media coverage through narrative arcs, proactive storytelling and timely opportunity identification.
• Strong news judgment and ability to identify compelling story angles tied to current events and trends.
• Experience building and maintaining productive relationships with journalists across multiple beats.
• Demonstrated experience leading client accounts and providing strategic counsel.
• Proven ability to mentor and manage junior team members while driving high-quality execution.
• Ability to manage complexity, competing priorities and deadlines with strong judgment and accountability.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills for media-facing communications.
• Strong verbal communication skills and professional presence.

Preferred

• Experience working in a public relations agency environment.
• Experience securing placements in national or multi-syndicate publications.
• Experience developing and executing proactive media strategies tied to long-term campaigns.
• Experience pitching across multiple beats including policy, politics, business or general news.
• Familiarity with media monitoring and analytics tools such as Muckrack or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with tools such as Asana, Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, mental health and life insurance.
• 401(k) with matching contribution.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Flexible vacation and sick time.
• Paid company holidays.