PR Lead: Environmental Initiatives & Community Impact

PaintCare Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

PaintCare Inc. is seeking a dynamic Public Relations Manager to support communications, media relations, and public affairs. This hybrid role coordinates media outreach across state programs, oversees murals and public good initiatives, and assists with crisis communications and storytelling about PaintCare's impact.

You will craft press materials, manage relationships with reporters, and help plan events, with travel across the U.S. as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Public Affairs, Marketing, or related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in public relations, media relations, communications, public affairs, or a related role.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience writing press releases, media pitches, speeches, talking points, and other communications materials.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute media outreach strategies that generate positive earned media coverage for PaintCare programs and activities.
• Research, develop, and maintain relationships with reporters, editors, producers, and influencers covering environmental sustainability, recycling, public policy, community development, and local news.
• Draft, distribute, and track press releases, media advisories, pitches, op-eds, and other media materials.
• Coordinate media interviews, press conferences and other press events, site visits, and spokesperson opportunities.
• Monitor media coverage, compile press clips, and prepare reports measuring media performance and exposure.
• Assist in developing annual communications plans that support organizational and program objectives.
• Coordinate media interview training sessions for PaintCare field staff and leadership.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Relationship building

Independent/self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Public Affairs, Marketing, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Media monitoring platforms

Job description

PaintCare Inc. is seeking a dynamic Public Relations Manager to support communications, media relations, and public affairs. This hybrid role coordinates media outreach across state programs, oversees murals and public good initiatives, and assists with crisis communications and storytelling about PaintCare's impact.

You will craft press materials, manage relationships with reporters, and help plan events, with travel across the U.S. as needed.