Public Relations Manager

Title: Public Relations Manager

Contract: 6-12 month to hire- looking to hire someone on long term

Pay: $70-75/hr

Location: must be local to the DC area, will be working mostly remote but may have to come in for important meetings- 1x every month

• 8-10+ years of Public Relations experience
• You have strong media relationships and proven results
• Experience working in the government space
• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, or Marketing or related field
• You have experience in tech PR and/or Global Public Affairs PR
• Experience collaborating with other Communications functions (e.g. Social, Paid, International, Analyst Relations)
• You can influence groups of peers and business leaders to rally them around a vision
• You have extensive experience developing and driving communications plans to address identified gaps in current approaches

We are seeking an experienced PR professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment. As part of our international and integrated Communications team, you will play a crucial role in driving media campaigns and fostering relationships with business and broadcast press. Your ability to proactively craft compelling angles for media stories, collaborate with stakeholders, and manage communication plans will be essential. Key responsibilities include:

• Media Campaigns: Innovate and execute proactive media campaigns across business and broadcast channels.
• Relationship Building: Cultivate strong connections with media outlets.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with business stakeholders to strategize and convert story angles into actionable plans.
• Thought Leadership: Recommend topics based on press coverage and stakeholder focus areas.
• Communication Plans: Translate strategy into clear, measurable communication plans.
• Content Development: Create impactful messaging.
• Global Collaboration: Work closely with international PR teams and other Communications functions.
• Agency Management: Oversee PR agency operations.