Public Relations and Communication Manager

Ajulia Executive Search; Lancaster (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ajulia Executive Search is seeking a senior public affairs professional to lead brand-building and national content strategy across external channels. The role focuses on partner relationships, media placements, and crisis communications to advance the organization's mission and values.

You will guide partnerships, craft press materials, and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, requiring exceptional written and verbal communication, stakeholder diplomacy, and strong program

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Public Relations, or a related field, with 7+ years of experience in public affairs, communications, or PR/marketing.
• Experience working with non-profits.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to build authentic relationships across internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience in corporate communications planning, reputation management, and navigating federal, state, and local legislative environments.
• Skilled in developing and placing media content—including press releases, op-eds, and corporate stories—while understanding media strategy and outreach.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize quickly, and produce high‑quality materials in fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environments.
• Proficient in PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Adobe tools, with strong organizational and project‑management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead brand‑building efforts across external channels, developing content and communications that reflect the organization’s mission, culture, and values while strengthening relationships with partner organizations
• Develop and manage a national content strategy, including sponsorships, nonprofit partnerships, product donations, and media placements, supported by structured content calendars and measurable objectives
• Identify and pursue new partnership opportunities, establish goals and budgets, and produce purpose‑driven communications such as press releases, talking points, and stakeholder messaging
• Lead crisis communication efforts, refine readiness plans, support high‑visibility projects, create multimedia content, and assist with community and national events as needed

Skills

Strong written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Non-profit experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, or related field

7+ years in public affairs/communications/PR/marketing

Tools

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Adobe tools

Job description

• Lead brand‑building efforts across external channels, developing content and communications that reflect the organization’s mission, culture, and values while strengthening relationships with partner organizations
• Develop and manage a national content strategy, including sponsorships, nonprofit partnerships, product donations, and media placements, supported by structured content calendars and measurable objectives
• Identify and pursue new partnership opportunities, establish goals and budgets, and produce purpose‑driven communications such as press releases, talking points, and stakeholder messaging
• Lead crisis communication efforts, refine readiness plans, support high‑visibility projects, create multimedia content, and assist with community and national events as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Public Relations, or a related field, with 7+ years of experience in public affairs, communications, or PR/marketing
• Experience working with non-profits.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to build authentic relationships across internal and external stakeholders
• Experience in corporate communications planning, reputation management, and navigating federal, state, and local legislative environments
• Skilled in developing and placing media content—including press releases, op‑eds, and corporate stories—while understanding media strategy and outreach
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize quickly, and produce high‑quality materials in fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environments
• Proficient in PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Adobe tools, with strong organizational and project‑management capabilities

Ajulia Executive Search is a New Jersey based Executive Search Firm specializing in retained searches in multiple sectors, including Manufacturing, Finance, IT, Legal, and Pharmaceutical. We have a nationwide client base and offer services in temporary and direct hire placements