Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategy and campaign planning for multiple high-profile client accounts
• Manage clients daily
• Engage and own relationships with key reporters
• Write and edit persuasive external and internal documents such as press releases, op-eds, fact sheets, talking points, editorial board memos and communications strategies
• Serve as a mentor and role model to junior staff

Requirements

• A minimum of 3-4 years of experience leading communications strategy in: relevant companies (building cities physically and culturally), media or journalism covering relevant sectors; PR agency experience preferred
• Familiarity and interest in arts, culture and local politics
• Ability to handle multiple assignments at once, work quickly and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated relationships with reporters and strong news sense
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with varying levels of colleagues, clients, the media, etc.
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work with a team to meet group objectives