Responsibilities

• Shape earned media strategy across multiple accounts
• Develop PR strategies aligned to client goals, campaign themes and business objectives
• Build national and trade media relationships
• Secure high-value placements based on client goals
• Advise clients on positioning, narrative and timing as it relates to earned media, partnering with our Strategic Account Managers who own overall marketing strategy while you own communications direction
• Interact with industry-specific media like those in water and mainstream outlets
• Translate technical subject matter into compelling public narratives
• Strategic PR Direction: Develop annual and quarterly PR strategies aligned to client growth goals
• Identify high-value story angles aligned with thought leadership positioning
• Guide media-facing narrative development across funding rounds, partnerships, industry trends, launches and regulatory shifts

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in public relations or strategic communications
• Demonstrated success securing earned media in both industry and mainstream publications
• Experience pitching business, infrastructure, environmental or technology stories
• Exceptional writing and editorial judgment
• Strong executive presence in client-facing settings
• Ability to translate complex technical topics into compelling narratives
• Experience using Muck Rack or similar media tools
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Water sector experience is highly valued but not required if you can demonstrate rapid learning ability and experience in adjacent sectors (infrastructure, climate, environmental, industrial, public sector, B2B tech)

Benefits

• Accrued PTO
• Eligibility for medical, dental and vision coverage
• Eligibility for our retirement plan with company match
• Fully remote with flexible scheduling
• Meaningful work in a mission-driven sector