Director, Public Relations

What You’ll Do:

Serve as the PR lead for a portfolio of clients, providing strategic counsel and building client relationships

Develop integrated communications strategies in partnership with strategy, creative, media, social, and account teams

Spot cultural moments and newsworthy opportunities that help our clients earn timely and authentic attention

Lead the development and execution of earned media programs that support broader marketing and business objectives

Write and edit press releases, media pitches, bylines, executive messaging, and other communications materials

Build and maintain relationships with journalists, editors, influencers, and industry partners while actively pitching stories

Identify newsworthy opportunities and develop proactive storytelling ideas that elevate client brands

Lead media training and crisis communications efforts as needed

Participate in new business opportunities

What We’re Looking For:

Strong client counseling and presentation skills

A sharp understanding of culture and the modern media landscape, with the ability to identify opportunities that go beyond traditional PR tactics

Significant experience leading both B2B and B2C campaigns

Strong relationships with trade, business and national media, with the ability to build credibility in new industries quickly

Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including strategy, creative, media, digital and account service

Exceptional writing skills

Proven success securing earned media coverage and building relationships with journalists

Ability to think strategically while remaining comfortable executing the work.

Curious, collaborative, and solutions-oriented

Archer believes in making the complex simple, and the simple exceptional. As an independent communications firm of independent thinkers, Archer has helped transform businesses and build brands since 1952. Employee-owned and start-up-minded, Archer is a nimble partner to clients across industries, driving measurable results through meaningful public relations, creative, media, digital and strategy development.

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