Jewish Communal Public Relations Manager

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day client relationships and serve as a trusted PR advisor to clients
• Lead client calls and meetings, develop agendas and ensure follow-through on priorities and action items
• Execute media strategies that advance client objectives
• Proactively identify news, trends, events and other opportunities to generate meaningful media coverage and turn those opportunities into actionable PR ideas
• Build relationships with and pitch reporters and editors across national, international, Jewish and relevant trade media
• Secure high-value media interviews and other coverage opportunities for clients
• Develop compelling story angles that bring attention to the people, issues and impact behind our clients' work
• Write and edit press releases, pitches, briefing materials, op-eds and other communications materials
• Monitor breaking news and developments affecting Jewish communities, Israel and the issues relevant to our clients
• Stay current on the issues, organizations and conversations shaping the Jewish communal landscape

Requirements

• At least four years of professional public relations or communications experience
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing media strategies and securing meaningful coverage
• Established relationships with reporters and editors across national, international and relevant Jewish media
• Strong understanding of the media landscape and what makes a story compelling and newsworthy
• Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to communicate complex issues clearly and compellingly
• Experience managing client relationships and serving as a day-to-day client contact
• Experience pitching media and securing interviews for clients and organizations
• Experience managing and mentoring junior team members
• A proactive, self-starting approach and the ability to identify opportunities, develop ideas and move projects forward independently
• Strong news judgment, curiosity and an instinct for identifying compelling stories, media opportunities and creative ways to generate coverage

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Retirement plan
• Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D
• Employer-paid long- and short-term disability
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance