Miller Ink is hiring: Public Relations and Crisis Strategist in Santa Monica

Miller Ink is seeking a dynamic Public Relations and Crisis Strategist to join our fast-paced, growth-oriented team. This role blends high-level client management, strategic communications planning, and specialized crisis support. Ideal candidates thrive in collaborative environments, excel at problem-solving under pressure, and are eager to grow with a mission-driven agency. Responsibilities Client and Account Management Serve as a lead point of contact for clients, managing relationships and ensuring strategic objectives are met. Oversee the development and implementation of strategic communications plans across multiple platforms. Participate in and lead client calls, ensuring effective follow-up and execution. Crisis Communications Support Draft and edit client statements, press releases, backgrounders, and other strategic materials. Engage with reporters on behalf of clients, cultivating strong media relationships. Track traditional and social media to inform client strategy using company monitoring tools. Manage relationships with third-party vendors to support client needs. Team and Project Management Lead account teams, providing guidance to associates, creative professionals, and vendors. Manage client billing and time-tracking processes efficiently. Content Development Craft high-quality and strategic written content, including op-eds, talking points, and social media posts. Collaborate with creative teams to produce compelling videos and other content. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of professional experience in public relations, communications, journalism, government, political campaigns, or a related field. Strong writing, editing, and research skills with exceptional attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects independently and meet tight deadlines. Proven success in media relations and familiarity with digital strategy. Crisis communications experience is a plus. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust with clients and colleagues. Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite. Why you’ll love working at Miller Ink We offer competitive pay and excellent benefits. We encourage our employees to participate in team building experiences and activities. Your work has real purpose and will help change lives on a global scale. You'll be a part of a fun, supportive team that works hard and celebrates accomplishments together. Miller Ink is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. Pay: Starting at $75,000/year Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Marketing and Sales Industries Public Relations and Communications Services We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr