Responsibilities

• Interview a corporate attorney about a recent litigation win, review court documents, write a press release and distribute the release to relevant media contacts
• Interview an engineer or construction project manager about a project or industry topic, review project information and/or research industry trends, write a blog post or case study and suggest ways to promote it
• Brainstorm newsworthy pitch angles and article topic ideas
• Research editorial calendars and build media lists
• Pitch an attorney, engineer, architect or other professional to serve as a media source on a breaking story
• Write a wide array of copy for materials such as blog posts, bylined articles, case studies, websites, presentations, press releases, fact sheets, press statements, emails, social media posts and more
• Track awards, speaking opportunities, editorial calendars and more, identifying appropriate opportunities for clients
• Collaborate with graphic designers, digital animators, videographers and other professionals to develop digital marketing assets
• Work within our project management system to ensure all account tasks are captured, assigned and completed
• Write agendas, meeting recaps, media coverage reports and more

Requirements

• Has one year or more of experience in a PR agency, as a journalist or in-house at a professional services firm
• Holds a bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing or related field
• Has the ability to travel to client offices occasionally per client requests (all travel is reimbursed and infrequent)

Benefits

• Two weeks of paid vacation in the first year, three weeks in years two through four, and four weeks after year five
• 11 days of recognized public holidays
• Bonus week off between Christmas and New Year’s (entire company is off)
• Health, dental, disability and life insurance
• 401(k) company match (beginning after one year of employment)