PR Strategy Lead: Media Relations & Campaigns

PRSA Las Vegas Valley Chapter; Las Vegas, Northern (NV, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Braintrust is seeking a Public Relations Manager to lead media relations, strategy, and client success across a diverse portfolio including travel, hospitality, retail, non-profit, and professional services. This role thrives on building relationships with media and clients, translating strategy into compelling stories.

You’ll mentor junior talent and collaborate with multiple teams to drive new business and deliver measurable results in a fast-paced agency setting.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in the public relations industry; agency experience is a plus.
• Experience in nonprofit, entertainment, healthcare, or professional services sectors.
• Knowledge of Muck Rack or similar media management platforms.
• Strong existing relationships with key local, regional, and national media.
• Extensive experience developing and maintaining PR strategies to meet client objectives.
• A strong background in conceptual thinking and campaign development.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, with the confidence to share ideas with clients and leadership.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage public relations campaigns and strategies to enhance client visibility and engagement across multiple accounts.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for client requests related to media, imagery, and PR deliverables, providing exceptional service on every call and in every meeting.
• Write, edit, and proofread press releases, pitches, and other materials to ensure consistency with brand guidelines.
• Cultivate and maintain strong media relationships within client industries to amplify brand messaging and reach.
• Organize and manage press conferences, media events, and other PR activations.
• Serve as a primary point of contact and spokesperson during crises, providing timely and transparent communication to stakeholders.
• Develop annual communications and marketing plans in partnership with clients and monitor the effectiveness of PR strategies over time.
• Maintain content archives, contribute to weekly team updates, and create monthly reports demonstrating campaign success and KPIs.
• Support new business efforts with pitch materials, press releases, case studies, and presentations that showcase the agency's expertise.
• Provide counsel and guidance to junior PR team members.
• Collaborate with other agency departments to ensure deadlines are met and work stays aligned with client objectives.
• Stay current on industry trends and tools in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with quick turnarounds.

Skills

Media relations

Client relations

Campaign development

Presentations

Organizational skills

Mentoring

Strategic thinking

Communication

Tools

Muck Rack

Job description

Braintrust is seeking a Public Relations Manager to lead media relations, strategy, and client success across a diverse portfolio including travel, hospitality, retail, non-profit, and professional services. This role thrives on building relationships with media and clients, translating strategy into compelling stories.

You’ll mentor junior talent and collaborate with multiple teams to drive new business and deliver measurable results in a fast-paced agency setting.