Responsibilities

• Responsible for account and relationship management of PR clients.
• Develop and execute high-impact media relations campaigns that generate meaningful press coverage for clients.
• Craft compelling pitches, media alerts, and press releases that align with client goals and industry trends.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with national, regional, and trade media, securing consistent, targeted media coverage.
• Monitor industry news and identify newsjacking opportunities to position clients as thought leaders.
• Identify, draft, and manage award submissions and thought leadership efforts – including op-eds, bylines, and speaking opportunities.
• Own client relationships, acting as the primary point of contact for PR and media relations efforts.
• Lead and support crisis communications efforts, serving as a trusted strategic advisor to clients during high-stakes situations – developing messaging, coordinating rapid response, and managing media inquiries to protect and preserve brand reputation.
• Manage account hours, client budgets, and team bandwidth across accounts you lead, ensuring resources are allocated effectively and work is delivered on time and within scope.
• Oversee social media messaging across channels for assigned clients, ensuring brand voice is consistent, content is purposeful, and communications are integrated with broader PR efforts.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in public relations and social media management. Please note any industry experience in commercial real estate/development, hospitality, nonprofit, and product launch.
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, or related field
• Established relationships with national, regional, and trade media; ability to cultivate and maintain strong press contacts.
• Strong writing skills with the ability to craft compelling pitches, press releases, and short-form copy.
• Customer-focused with a client-centric mindset, excelling in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Must be based in the Baltimore or DC metro region with reliable transportation

Preferred

• Industry experience in commercial real estate/development, hospitality, nonprofit, and product launch.

Benefits

• Empowered PTO for work-life balance.
• Annual bonus based on performance.
• Remote-friendly work environment with regular on-site client meetings in Baltimore or DC.
• Health, vision, and dental insurance.
• STD, LTD and life insurance.
• Simple IRA plan with 3% company match.
• Eight (8) weeks fully paid parental leave.
• Commission opportunities for securing new business.
• Cell phone credit.