PR Manager — Impactful, Flexible Role in Scranton

Jamdanceacademy; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 89,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Retail Innovation Inc in Scranton is seeking a Public Relations Manager to drive strategic messaging and client relations from our Scranton base. This role blends process improvements with hands-on PR delivery and mentor- guided growth.

You will lead cross-functional collaboration, translate complex project details for non-technical audiences, and remain agile in a fast-paced, freelance environment.

Qualifications

• Empathy to handle candid feedback and client interactions.
• Cross-functional ease across teams (PMs, engineers, marketers).
• Willingness to ask the dumb question before costly mistakes.
• Ability to translate project management complexity for non-technical audiences.
• 6+ years navigating workplace politics typical of general roles.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to process improvements that boost efficiency and reduce waste.
• Defend the Active Listening fundamentals when speed tempts everyone to skip them.
• Field curveballs from Scranton clients without losing the thread.
• Notice the gap between the spec and the shipped product and address it.
• Track key metrics and report findings to your manager each week.
• Keep skills current through ongoing training and self-directed learning.

Skills

Empathy

Cross-functional

Ask questions

PM translation

Experience politics

Job description

Retail Innovation Inc in Scranton is seeking a Public Relations Manager to drive strategic messaging and client relations from our Scranton base. This role blends process improvements with hands-on PR delivery and mentor- guided growth.

You will lead cross-functional collaboration, translate complex project details for non-technical audiences, and remain agile in a fast-paced, freelance environment.