Media Relations Manager at Raffetto Herman Strategic Communications | District of Columbia, USA | $95K/yr – $120K/yr

Raffetto Herman Strategic Communications

Media Relations Manager

District of Columbia, USA (Hybrid)

$95K/yr – $120K/yrSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Lead media relations and strategic public affairs campaigns for clients as a senior advisor.

Own day-to-day media strategy, pitching, and coverage to meet client objectives.
Must-have: 5–10 years in public affairs or PR, with DMV-area residency.
Standout: Capitol Hill or federal government experience and a record of award-winning campaigns.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Creating and executing media strategies and campaigns to meet client public affairs communications objectives.
Building relationships with reporters, pitching stories, and securing media coverage.
Monitoring news cycles and generating creative media angles for clients.
Managing day-to-day client relationships, ensuring strategies align with business goals and acting as a strategic communications advisor to spokespeople and executives.
Drafting and editing press releases, blog posts, bylines, pitches, and client communications.
Supporting account teams through project management, research, reporting, and media targeting.
Mentoring early career professionals and shaping their professional growth.

Requirements

5–10 years of public affairs, media relations or communications experience, including PR firm experience.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and deliver high-quality work.
Strong writing and editing skills, with familiarity in AP Style.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, clients, and media.
Creative and critical thinker who can bring fresh ideas to client campaigns.
Comfortable in a fast-paced environment and energized by variety in your work.
Receptive to feedback and committed to continuous learning and growth.
Team player who makes projects better through your involvement and is excited to contribute to award-winning work.
Reside in the DMV metro area.
Capitol Hill staff and/or federal government agency experience.
Public relations firm experience.
Demonstrated interest in technology, healthcare, cybersecurity, sustainability, and education industries.
Experience in public affairs, communications, or journalism (mid-level to senior leadership).

Benefits

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.

Raffetto Herman Strategic Communications

RH Strategic is a leading public relations agency based in Washington, D.C. and Seattle, working to introduce the world to the next generation of innovators in technology, security, healthcare, education, sustainability and government. We combine deep market expertise with creative storytelling and communications strategy to deliver meaningful, measurable PR results for our clients.Our team members helped some of the world's leading brands devise smart strategies and deliver huge public relations results, powering visibility, credibility, and growth. Since forming RH Strategic, we have applied this expertise to the next generation of leaders that are challenging the status quo in their markets.Our strategic public relations services include: brand building, thought leadership, product and company launches, reputation management, crisis management, social, and digital.

Founded in 2008

Seattle, Washington, USA

40 employees (18 in marketing)

rhstrategic.com