Senior Public Relations Associate at Reingold Inc Raleigh, NC

Senior Public Relations Associate job at Reingold Inc. Raleigh, NC.

About Reingold
Reingold is a full-service marketing and creative firm in Alexandria, VA. For more than 40 years, we've been driven by a simple mission: to help organizations – whether in the government, nonprofit, or business sector – as they strive to make the world a better place. We hire top‑notch talent to develop and launch compelling, inventive communications campaigns, leveraging the latest technology and digital media strategies that enable our clients to meet their audiences where they are.

Position Overview
We’re looking for a PR professional and communications leader to lead and develop media relations strategies for our clients in the public and private sectors. This position is based in the Raleigh‑Durham, NC area and requires the ability to work on‑site at our client's office in Morrisville, NC, at least 4 days per week. Please note this role is contingent on contract award.

Day‑to‑Day Activities

Developing comprehensive public relations strategies aligned with client goals (transportation experience preferred).

PR planning and execution with diverse teams to ensure message alignment and policy accuracy.

Developing media materials including press releases, advisories, op‑eds, media kits, talking points, and short‑form video prompts (transportation experience preferred).

Managing media relationships and facilitating proactive outreach to reporters, assignment editors, and transportation beat journalists (North Carolina experience preferred).

Preparing spokespeople for interviews and public briefings with concise messaging frameworks.

Tracking media coverage, sentiment, and performance using earned media monitoring tools and analytics dashboards. Producing transportation‑related short‑form videos. Community event planning and execution.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in communications, journalism, public relations, or related field.

Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in Public Relations and the transportation industry; 5-8 years preferred.

Understanding of the news cycle and news hooks.

Strong public speaking skills.

Demonstrated ability to use metrics to inform strategy.

Ability to manage multiple projects and deliverables.

Ability to obtain a security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in crisis communications and/or event planning.

Knowledge of Meltwater, PR Newswire, MailChimp, and Jira.

This position will not have direct reports but will be expected to mentor junior teammates and to lead by example and influence.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds.

Equal Opportunity Statement
Reingold is dedicated to providing equal opportunity for individuals of all abilities. If you require assistance or need accommodation at any stage of the application process because of a disability or medical condition, please feel free to email careers@reingold.com or contact a member of the People & Experience team at 202-333-0400.

Reingold has a policy of maintaining a workplace free of drugs and alcohol. For access to the full policy, which is part of the Reingold Employee Handbook, email careers@reingold.com. Reingold ensures a safe, healthy, and productive work environment for its employees and others. All applicants are advised that full compliance with this policy is a condition of employment at Reingold.

Applicants must have authorization to work for any employer in the United States. We are currently unable to sponsor or to take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

Reingold is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite applications from all interested individuals including veterans and persons with disabilities.

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