Responsibilities

• Developing and executing public relations strategies aligned with client objectives, audiences, and organizational priorities.
• Building and maintaining productive relationships with journalists, editors, producers, industry publications, and other media contacts.
• Identifying timely earned media opportunities and developing targeted outreach strategies.
• Writing and editing press releases, media pitches, contributed articles, talking points, executive statements, and other communications materials.
• Pitching client stories, announcements, executive perspectives, and subject-matter expertise to appropriate media outlets.
• Preparing executives and client representatives for interviews, media appearances, and public communications.
• Monitoring relevant news, industry developments, and emerging issues that may affect client communications.
• Providing strategic guidance on messaging, reputation management, and sensitive communications matters.
• Maintaining accurate media lists and developing relationships with new media contacts.
• Tracking earned media coverage and preparing reports that communicate PR performance and outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of four years of professional experience in public relations, media relations, strategic communications, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing media relations strategies.
• Strong professional writing and editing capabilities.
• Experience pitching journalists and securing earned media opportunities.
• Excellent interpersonal and client communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple client accounts and competing priorities.
• Strong understanding of contemporary media channels and communications practices.

Preferred

• Public relations or integrated marketing agency experience.
• Established media relations experience.
• Executive communications.
• Reputation management.
• Crisis communications.
• Thought leadership programs.
• Media monitoring and reporting.
• Client-facing communications counsel.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid vacation days
• Paid holidays
• Professional development assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Performance-based bonus opportunities