This role leads the strategy and execution of high-impact public relations, public affairs, and community engagement campaigns for government, nonprofit, and corporate sectors. The position serves as a senior client lead and trusted advisor, helping organizations navigate complex communications challenges, build public trust, and deliver clear, compelling messaging across audiences and channels.
This is a fast-paced, collaborative environment with a strong emphasis on strategic thinking, service, and high-quality execution.
Worksite Location
Minneapolis, MN with a hybrid work environment.
Benefits
Includes medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401k match, maternity/paternity leave program, short-term/long-term disability, continued education, and training
Responsibilities
- Lead development and execution of integrated public relations and community engagement strategies, including messaging, media relations, public affairs, and reputation management
- Serve as a primary client lead across multiple accounts, building trusted relationships and ensuring strong communication, responsiveness, and delivery of high-quality work
- Guide internal account teams and coordinate workstreams across multiple clients, ensuring deadlines, budgets, and deliverables stay on track
- Translate complex policy, technical, and organizational information into clear, compelling messaging for public audiences
- Develop and oversee proactive and reactive media relations strategy, including messaging, pitching, and narrative development
- Prepare spokespeople and provide hands‑on support for media interviews, press events, and public engagements
- Support and execute community engagement and public participation initiatives, including public meetings, open houses, and stakeholder engagement efforts
- Ensure inclusive and accessible communication strategies that reach diverse audiences and communities
- Advise clients on crisis and issue communications, including development of messaging, response plans, and real‑time communications support
Qualifications
- Strong background in public relations, public affairs, communications, journalism, or related field
- Proven experience managing client relationships and leading communications initiatives in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment
- Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills across platforms and audiences
- Strong media relations experience, including pitching, responding to inquiries, and managing sensitive or high‑visibility issues
- Experience supporting or leading community engagement, public participation, or stakeholder communications efforts
- Ability to balance strategic advisory work with hands‑on execution
- Experience working with or alongside government, nonprofit, or corporate clients (agency experience strongly preferred)
- Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative, professional, and solutions‑oriented approach
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously
- Commitment to inclusive communication and building trust across diverse audiences
Versique is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.
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