PR Manager: Environmental Communications & Media Strategy

PaintCare; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

PaintCare seeks a dynamic Public Relations Manager to advance communications, media relations, and public affairs efforts. The role focuses on increasing awareness of paint stewardship programs and partnerships through earned media, press conferences, events, stakeholder engagement, and strategic messaging.

The position coordinates media outreach across PaintCare's state programs, supports murals and public good initiatives, crisis communications planning, and story development that highlights

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Public Affairs, Marketing, or a 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.
• Experience coordinating events and working with external stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and media monitoring platforms.

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

Media relations

Writing

Project management

Event coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Media monitoring platforms

Job description

PaintCare seeks a dynamic Public Relations Manager to advance communications, media relations, and public affairs efforts. The role focuses on increasing awareness of paint stewardship programs and partnerships through earned media, press conferences, events, stakeholder engagement, and strategic messaging.

The position coordinates media outreach across PaintCare's state programs, supports murals and public good initiatives, crisis communications planning, and story development that highlights