Public Relations & Communications Manager Job at Astrix in California

This range is provided by Astrix. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $85,000.00/yr - $105,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from Astrix Driving Growth & Partnerships in Life Sciences Position Overview We're seeking a strategic communications professional to drive PR initiatives that elevate our brand presence and establish industry authority within the biosciences arena. This role demands a dynamic individual who excels at securing meaningful media coverage, building journalist relationships, and crafting narratives that resonate across traditional and digital channels. Compensation: $85,000 - $105,000 annually Type : Direct Hire Hours : M-F 8-5 Primary Responsibilities Design and implement targeted outreach campaigns for corporate announcements, innovation updates, and executive positioning. Build and nurture a robust network of media contacts including journalists, editorial teams, and industry influencers. Track media coverage and sentiment analysis to guide reputation management strategies. Direct comprehensive PR campaigns from concept through measurement and reporting. Coordinate resources and timelines while maintaining budget accountability. Establish and monitor performance benchmarks including media reach, messaging effectiveness, competitive visibility, audience sentiment, and website engagement. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or related discipline. 3-5 years of progressive PR and communications experience with demonstrated campaign success. Proven track record building media connections and generating coverage across diverse platforms (broadcast, print, digital, social). Superior writing ability across formats including announcements, pitches, articles, and presentations with meticulous attention to detail. Established relationships with media professionals and history of successful placements. Social media proficiency and understanding of digital engagement strategies. Experience with media intelligence platforms (Cision, Meltwater, Muckrack, or comparable tools); familiarity with social analytics tools and Google Analytics preferred. Availability for business travel (up to 25%). This job description is a complete list of all desired skills, but not all are required. We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you! #J-18808-Ljbffr