Talent Network Application - Sr. Public Relations Strategist

Curley & Pynn; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 15 days

Medical benefits

401(k) matching

Profit sharing

Event memberships

Credentialing support

Job summary

Curley & Pynn is seeking a Senior Public Relations Strategist to lead high-profile client engagements, mentor teams, and drive strategic communications that protect and advance client reputations. You will oversee multi-channel programs, counsel executives, and contribute to new business development.

The role emphasizes leadership in strategy, writing excellence, and adept use of PR/digital tools, with a hybrid Orlando workplace schedule and a focus on delivering measurable outcomes for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, or related field (Master’s degree or APR preferred)
• 8+ years of progressive PR experience with strong agency background
• Demonstrated success managing high-profile accounts and multi-channel campaigns
• Exceptional people management and mentoring experience
• Proven ability to pitch and secure high-value national media coverage
• Strong portfolio of writing and strategic communications work
• Proficiency with PR and digital tools; ability to integrate AI into strategies
• Thrives in fast-paced, high-accountability environment with multiple priorities
• Strong presentation skills for client interactions

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, execution and evaluation of multi-channel communications programs
• Build deep relationships with client leadership and provide strategic counsel
• Identify and secure opportunities to expand current accounts and lead new business pursuits
• Mentor and develop agency talent and set service standards
• Publish high-quality content to advance client narratives and thought leadership
• Shape media strategies and secure meaningful coverage across outlets
• Guide use of emerging tools and AI in research, development and measurement
• Own dashboards and reports tying results to client ROI

Skills

Strategic leadership

Media relations

Executive counsel

Team mentoring

Business development

Writing

Client relationship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public relations or communications

Tools

Media monitoring tools

Analytics tools

Content creation tools

Job description

Join Our Talent Network!

We’re always eager to connect with talented professionals who share our passion and values. Your resume will be reviewed for consideration when this position is open again.

Senior Public Relations Strategist

We exist to do meaningful work that makes a difference in people’s lives. Curley & Pynn Public Relations partners with mission-driven leaders to navigate pivotal moments – from fundraising campaign milestones to leadership transitions to program launches – with smart, strategic communications that build trust, strengthen reputations and move missions forward. Much of our work is with nonprofits planning and executing fundraising campaigns, and we also support select corporate clients whose work drives positive change in their industries and communities.

We’re building a destination firm – the first choice for clients seeking expert counsel, for partners who refer them, and for the best and brightest professionals looking to grow their careers. Here, you’ll join a team that lives by our values: People First, Give a Shit, Hustle, Win as a Team, and Commit to Candor. We have each other’s backs, care deeply about the work, move with urgency, celebrate collective wins, and speak the truth – even when it’s uncomfortable – because that’s what great counselors do.

The senior public relations strategist is a high-impact leader responsible for driving the success of multiple, complex client engagements. You will serve as a primary strategic advisor to senior-level client contacts, guiding them through pivotal moments with communications that build trust, protect and enhance reputations and move missions forward. This is a hands-on role for an experienced PR professional who excels at leading teams, shaping big-picture strategies, and delivering measurable results.

Senior strategists at Curley & Pynn are expected to:

• Oversee multiple accounts with complex, high-profile projects, ensuring measurable results are delivered efficiently and on budget.
• Serve as a trusted counselor to executives, proactively identifying opportunities and anticipating challenges before they arise.
• Support new business development efforts, from cultivating relationships to shaping and closing proposals.
• Consistently contribute to industry thought leadership through speaking engagements, bylined articles and active leadership in professional and community organizations.
• Mentor, manage and develop talent across the agency, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability and professional growth.
• Stay at the forefront of emerging trends, issues and technologies, and guide their integration into client and agency strategies.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Program Leadership: Lead the design, execution and evaluation of multi-channel, integrated communications programs that achieve client objectives. Align strategies with business goals, manage budgets and ensure cross-functional collaboration.
• Executive-Level Client Consulting: Build deep relationships with client leadership teams, providing counsel on communications, stakeholder engagement, issue management and crisis response.
• Business Development & Agency Growth: Identify and secure opportunities to expand current accounts, lead the pursuit of new business and represent the agency in key industry and community settings.
• Team Management & Talent Development: Manage and mentor team members. Lead by example in setting and maintaining agency service standards.
• Writing & Content Development: Produce and oversee the creation of high-quality content that advances client narratives and agency thought leadership.
• Media Relations: Shape and drive media strategies that secure meaningful coverage. Leverage relationships with national, trade and regional outlets to position clients as leaders in their sectors.
• Innovation & Technology Leadership: Champion the use of emerging tools and AI applications to improve research, insight gathering, creative development and measurement. Provide guidance to clients on leveraging new platforms and technologies.
• Measurement & Impact Reporting: Own the development and presentation of results dashboards and reports, ensuring outcomes are tied to client ROI and business objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, or related field (Master’s degree or APR preferred)
• 8+ years of progressive PR experience, with strong agency experience and a proven record in strategic account leadership
• Demonstrated success managing high-profile accounts and complex, multi-channel campaigns
• Exceptional people management skills with experience in mentoring and developing teams
• Proven ability to pitch and secure high-value media coverage at the national and industry levels
• Strong portfolio of writing and strategic communications work
• Proficiency with PR and digital tools for media monitoring, analytics and content creation; expertise in integrating emerging technologies and AI into communications strategies
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment while managing multiple priorities
• Strong presentation skills with the ability to clearly convey ideas and confidently interact with clients and external audiences

Working at Curley & Pynn

At Curley & Pynn, you will join a team offering decades of collective experience managing award-winning public relations and marketing communications programs. We pride ourselves on hiring the best, growing the best and demanding the best from ourselves and others, so we can be essential to the brands we represent.

Curley & Pynn observes a hybrid work schedule, working in-person at our Orlando office Monday through Wednesday and virtually on Thursday and Friday. Our working hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Compensation packages include:

• 15 days of paid time off
• Paid medical benefits (80%)
• 401(k) matching
• Quarterly profit sharing
• New business incentivesPaid association membership and attendance at events
• Credentialing support