Public Relations Associate - Remote & NYC Storytelling

Fortune Society Inc; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fortune Society is seeking a Public Relations Associate to support our Communications team in sharing stories about our programs and mission through media and editorial content. The role involves interviewing participants, drafting blog posts, and coordinating editorial calendars.

You will collaborate with program staff, attend events for interviews and photography, pitch media outlets, and help manage website and newsletters while upholding our commitment to criminal legal reform and social

Qualifications

• At least 1-2 years of journalism and communications work or internship experience.
• Experience producing engaging digital content for diverse audiences.
• Experience in photography and editing applications (Photoshop or Lightroom).
• Strong writing, editing and communication skills with a passion for finding the right words and images.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and meet deadlines while effectively managing multiple projects.
• Experience in Mailchimp and WordPress are a plus.
• Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent experience and skill set.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with program, policy team and research to interview and draft blog post and news stories about participants, programs and events.
• Working with Communications Manager, create and implement a communications calendar with editorial content.
• Attend service programming, workshops and events for interviews and photography.
• Pitch to media outlets located in communities and neighborhoods as Fortune work and locations.
• Manage press and editorial content on website, updating as needed.
• Assist Social Media Assistant with features for weekly newsletter.
• Act as Editorial Assistant on bi-annual mailed newsletter to subscribers and donors, including pitches, drafts, outreach and editing.
• Assist Communications Manager in creating and editing the annual agency report.
• Edit and proofread communications materials.
• Research and pitch speaking engagements for leadership team members.
• Organize materials and folders in a shared drive for department collaboration.

Skills

Writing & editing

Communication skills

Photography

Project management

WordPress & Mailchimp

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

1-2 years journalism/communications experience

Tools

Photoshop

Lightroom

Job description

The Fortune Society is seeking a Public Relations Associate to support our Communications team in sharing stories about our programs and mission through media and editorial content. The role involves interviewing participants, drafting blog posts, and coordinating editorial calendars.

You will collaborate with program staff, attend events for interviews and photography, pitch media outlets, and help manage website and newsletters while upholding our commitment to criminal legal reform and social