Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary day-to-day project manager of the A New Way To City platform, including campaign execution, partner coordination, and content alignment across channels
• Execute communications strategy and pitching around A New Way To City in conjunction with the team
• Implement a media relations plan that elevates the region and GPEC’s profile nationally and internationally
• Execute strategic messaging on key initiatives for both internal and external stakeholders, in coordination with other marketing and communications team members
• Respond to media requests and provide information for stories; facilitate interviews as necessary
• Lead submission of the organization for awards and evangelize GPEC’s achievements
• Craft messaging for various channels including press releases, social media, executive thought leadership, blog, events, and more
• Establish regular communication with stakeholders and investing partners highlighting GPEC’s accomplishments and soliciting their feedback
• Determine new ways to reach extended audiences outside of traditional economic development networks

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related area such as public relations, communications, or journalism
• 4–6 years of related work experience
• Possess a team player mentality as someone who can manage, motivate, and jump in to get the job done
• Experience in the composition of concise, accurate, and persuasive material
• Demonstrated skill and comfort in proactively building relationships with top-tier technology and business reporters and editors
• Successful history of pitching media to achieve high-impact placements
• Creative ability in identifying and presenting story opportunities that appeal to target audiences
• Strong presentation skills and the ability to interface effectively with media professionals, senior-level business executives, and elected/public officials
• Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution
• Goal driven, self-motivated, persistent, and professional

Preferred

• Familiarity and relationships with local media a plus
• Knowledge of Muck Rack and SEMrush a plus
• Agency and/or nonprofit experience a plus

Benefits

• Full range of benefits