Associate, Public Relations

Responsibilities

• - Support the development and execution of integrated public relations and public affairs strategies and campaigns that advance client objectives .
• - Monitor media coverage, policy developments, legislative activity, and industry trends to identify opportunities and inform client strategies.
• - Collaborate with account teams to develop compelling messaging, content, and communications materials for a variety of audiences and channels.
• - Manage projects and campaign activities, coordinating timelines, deliverables, and team responsibilities to ensure high-quality work and timely execution.
• - Contribute ideas and recommendations to account teams, supporting strategic planning, client communications, and ongoing account needs.
• - Supports tracking and analysis, identifies insights, and contributes recommendations.

Requirements

• 2–3 years of public relations, strategic communications, or related experience, including at least one year in a PR agency environment within the past two years.
• Experience supporting the development and execution of public relations and public affairs strategies, including translating client objectives into campaign activities.
• Strong writing and editing skills, with experience developing communications materials such as messaging documents, press releases, media pitches, briefing materials, and thought leadership.
• Experience supporting media relations activities, including media outreach, interview preparation, and message development.
• Ability to understand clients' businesses, industries, and competitive landscapes and identify opportunities to support communications objectives .
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced agency environment.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with team members, contribute ideas, and maintain positive, professional relationships with colleagues and clients.

Preferred

• Experience supporting communications programs for clients in technology, cybersecurity, healthcare, education, or other complex industries.
• Familiarity with integrated communications strategies, including digital marketing, social media, paid media, content development, and analytics.

Benefits

• For this role, the Company offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
• - 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.