Earned Media Strategist

JR Communications; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

JR Communications is seeking an experienced Communications Strategist to support our growing roster of clients. We are a nimble, full-service strategic communications firm that supports nonprofits, corporations, and mission-driven organizations nationwide.

The Communications Strategist will provide expert client management, identify and pitch compelling story angles, attend client meetings and events, develop earned media strategies, and secure coverage across media channels.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in earned media.
• Familiarity with the DMV market.
• Strong writing and pitching skills.
• Experience with emerging media channels, including podcasts, Substack, and other digital outlets.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert client management for a growing roster of clients.
• Identify and pitch compelling story angles to secure coverage.
• Attend client meetings and events to represent the brand and secure opportunities.
• Develop earned media strategies and secure coverage across media channels.

Skills

Earned media

DMV market

In-person availability

Writing & pitching

Digital outlets

Job description

We6rs looking for an experienced Communications Strategist to support our growing roster of clients.

JR Communications is a nimble, full-service strategic communications firm that supports nonprofits, corporations, and mission-driven organizations nationwide. We shape narratives, change hearts and minds, celebrate successes, handle crises, and make things happen, often in the midst of adversity, for the greater good.

The Communications Strategist will provide expert client management, identify and pitch compelling story angles, attend client meetings and events, develop earned media strategies, and secure coverage across media channels. This is a contract, part-time role with an expected workload of 20–30 hours per month.

Required:

• Proven track record in earned media
• Familiarity with the DMV market
• Based in the DMV and available for in-person meetings and events
• Strong writing and pitching skills
• Experience with emerging media channels, including podcasts, Substack, and other digital outlets