Senior Associate - Public Relations

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Lead the development and execution of strategic communication plans for key clients, demonstrating a deep understanding of their industries and business objectives.
• Client Engagement: Serve as a primary point of contact for senior client stakeholders, building and maintaining strong relationships.
• Provide strategic counsel to clients, addressing challenges, and identifying opportunities for communication enhancement.
• Account Management: Oversee and coordinate multiple accounts, ensuring they are executed with excellence and within established timelines and budgets.
• Actively contribute to the continuous improvement of project management processes within the team.
• Media Relations: Spearhead media relations efforts, cultivating relationships with key journalists.
• Monitor industry trends, competitor activities, and proactively identify opportunities for client visibility.
• Content Strategy and Development: Lead the creation and refinement of compelling content, including pitches, press releases, contributed articles, and thought leadership pieces.
• Team Leadership and Mentorship: Provide leadership and mentorship to junior team members, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented team culture.
• Conduct training sessions and share industry best practices to enhance the team's skill set.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 5-7 years of progressive experience in public relations; agency experience highly preferred.
• Proven success in developing and implementing strategic communication plans that drive results.
• Exceptional leadership and project management skills.
• Strong media relations experience and an established network of industry contacts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities effectively.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range: $75,000 - $100,000 USD
• Quarterly KPI Bonus - up to $12,000/year.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Unlimited paid time off policy to support work-life balance.
• Professional development opportunities and budget.
• Access to high-profile industry events for networking and professional growth.