Senior Remote PR & Communications Leader

Placements24; Queenstown (MD); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Competitive salary

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off & holidays

Professional development

Home office stipend

Laptop provided

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Remote Public Relations Manager to shape and expand our brand narrative across media channels. You will lead strategic PR plans, cultivate relationships with national and trade media, and guide messaging for a remote-first organization.

You will manage media outreach, crisis communications, and integrated campaigns with a virtual team, delivering measurable coverage and thoughtful communications across audiences while enjoying the flexibility of remote work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in PR, communications, journalism, marketing or related field.
• 7+ years of public relations experience with proven media coverage.
• Experience managing PR remotely.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong media relations, pitching, and crisis communications.
• Proficient in media monitoring and analytics tools.
• Highly organized, autonomous, able to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive public relations strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with national, regional, and trade media.
• Proactively identify and pitch compelling story angles, press opportunities, and thought leadership pieces.
• Draft and disseminate high-quality press releases, media advisories, backgrounders, and other PR materials.
• Manage media inquiries and interview requests, preparing spokespeople as necessary.
• Monitor media coverage, analyze trends, and provide regular, insightful reports on PR effectiveness.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure cohesive messaging and integrated campaigns.
• Oversee crisis communication planning and execution, ensuring timely and accurate responses.
• Stay abreast of industry developments, competitor activities, and emerging media technologies.

Skills

Public relations

Media relations

Crisis communications

Strategic thinking

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in PR/Communications/Marketing

Master's degree (a plus)

Tools

Cision

Meltwater

Google Analytics

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Remote Public Relations Manager to shape and expand our brand narrative across media channels. You will lead strategic PR plans, cultivate relationships with national and trade media, and guide messaging for a remote-first organization.

You will manage media outreach, crisis communications, and integrated campaigns with a virtual team, delivering measurable coverage and thoughtful communications across audiences while enjoying the flexibility of remote work.