Responsibilities

• Planning, coordinating and executing agency work in support of assigned clients
• Managing deadlines and working within account teams to contribute ideas and execute tasks, including:
• Media relations
• Writing press releases and media materials in AP Style
• Developing media lists and distributing press releases and other media materials
• Pitching stories to the media
• Preparing clients for media interviews and staffing client media engagements
• Monitoring and analyzing media coverage and social media; preparing reports for internal teams or clients
• Communications to support community engagement activities:
• Conveying technical information in plain language for public audiences

Requirements

• Four to six years of experience in public relations, communications, community engagement or related fields.
• Strong candidates will have experience working in corporate or government communications, community engagement and/or agency roles.

Preferred

• Excellent writing, editing and proofing skills for a variety of channels
• Strong interpersonal skills — collaborative, confident, professional, friendly and poised
• Excellent project management skills, including the ability to multitask and meet daily deadlines; experience with project management software is a plus
• Enthusiasm for taking on tasks across all levels of the organization to best serve clients
• Eager to communicate inclusively, remove barriers and build relationships with people from all backgrounds
• Proactive, hardworking and detail oriented
• Ethical, honest and sound personal judgment
• Curious, inquisitive and a fast learner
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced and collaborative environment

Benefits

• medical, dental, 401K with company contribution, a generous PTO package, family leave, flexible spending accounts for dependent care and health care, and more. Additional benefits include company-paid parking or public transit reimbursement, summer hours and a fully stocked kitchen.