Responsibilities

• Play an active role in the research, planning and development of strategic corporate communications programs
• Help to lead media monitoring, compilation of coverage reports and in-depth analysis of key takeaways inclusive of tone/sentiment, executive quotes, volume, etc.
• Help drive execution of corporate communication strategy, including pitching of business, financial and trade media
• Develop or refine corporate messaging to ensure the client’s value proposition is conveyed in a clear and compelling way
• Develop client content, including bylined articles, press releases, media pitches, and digital content
• Proactive media relations to achieve quality, high-impact placements on a regular basis in business and trade media outlets
• Maintain and enhance client relationships
• Understand the client’s overall business objectives and develop strategies in order to effectively promote specific campaigns
• Involvement with new business efforts, including playing an active role in pitches and the drafting of pitch and proposal materials
• Be able to work closely with others in a collaborate, team environment

Requirements

• 3+ years of relevant agency or corporate/financial PR experience, showing proven editorial placements in business media
• Ability to take initiative and proactively pitch and anticipate client needs
• Strong writing skills and experience developing compelling pitches
• Critical and structured thinker with strong analytical and problem solving abilities
• Excellent organizational and planning skills; able to work quickly under pressure, handling and prioritizing multiple assignments
• Creative and energetic personality
• Exceptional attention to detail and follow-up
• B.S/B.A required. Focus on public relations, marketing, business communications or related field preferred
• Proficient in the use of Claude or similar AI platforms