Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership - Developing PR strategies and dynamic pitches to meet client objectives and goals with guidance from the Division Head - Strategic planning and execution of outreach plans with guidance from Division Head - Draft press releases and update critical client materials and written collateral. - Architect compelling narratives that support the client’s vision and long-term mission. Media Expertise - Pitching and securing feature stories, brand stories, etc. on a national and regional level across online, print, broadcast, and podcast media - Communicating daily with editors/media and continuing to build strong relationships with key editors in business, fashion, lifestyle, travel, technology, and more - Initiating new, creative pitches and brand-building opportunities to drive visibility Client Leadership - Manage client expectations and build strong partnerships through regular communication via email, phone, and in-person meetings. - Oversee monthly client reporting to ensure strategic alignment and transparency. - Provide day-to-day account management to ensure all programs meet defined business goals. Team Management & Development - Mentor and manage junior staff to foster professional growth and performance. - Supervise the junior team in the organization and distribution of all press clippings as they are published or printed. - Act as an agency cheerleader by suggesting team-building initiatives and fostering a supportive culture. - Leverage approved AI tools to streamline research and administrative workflows, improving the speed and consistency of daily tasks while strictly adhering to agency data-privacy protocols and ensuring every AI-generated draft undergoes thorough human fact-checking Business Growth - Manage JBC brand pitching to relevant media and columns to continue building the agency's presence. - Brainstorm and present unique opportunities to continue to elevate JBC’s profile within the industry.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 4+ years of relevant experience
• A strong editorial network of business editors and writers
• A clear vision of the industry and competitive landscape
• Vaccination against COVID-19 is a requirement if hired. Candidates may request an accommodation due to disability, sincerely held religious belief or an exception required under applicable law.

Benefits

• Flexible paid time off policy, including vacation + additional paid caregiver leave
• 4-day workweeks in the Summer and early closures on Fridays, Fall through Spring
• 12 weeks paid leave to bond with a newly born, adopted, or fostered child, with a 6-month waiting period for full-time employees
• Inclusive holiday calendar and a paid break in December, running from Christmas Eve to New Year's Day
• Comprehensive health insurance for all employees, and a 401k matching plan for you to invest in your future
• In-house committees that plan monthly programming as it relates to internships, team-building, community service, employee recognition, and more
• Monthly stipend toward cell phone
• Flexible working schedules and a hybrid in-office schedule with Fridays always remote
• No waiting period for paid sick leave
• Generous bereavement leave policy, including pregnancy loss