Looking for a creative PR strategist, who will be responsible for developing and executing creative media driven public relations programs that promote the company and its people. This is a stong, stable and growing company with an excellent reputation. The communications group is great to work with, and there is definitely lots of opportunity as the company, and the communications department expands.

KEY DUTIES
Responsible for establishing on-going key public relations programs in each of the company’s markets.
Support and further current public relations initiatives
Responsible to develop strategic partnerships and programs that will further the brand within communities (e.g., speaker’s series, literacy effort, etc.)
Responsible for media tours introducing the company to new markets and/or existing markets
Responsible for establishing programs within company to identify stories
Oversees the development and implementation of media support materials (e.g., press kits, backgrounders, press releases, fact sheets, bios) in areas as needed.
Develop special events as needed
Responsible for research, writing and promotion of press releases, articles and other communications pieces
Serve as media relations contact in the regional markets
Identify and prepare approved spokespeople for media interviews
Work closely with Regional Marketing Managers to ensure maximum media opportunities are achieved through the media buys
Manage editorial calendar opportunities in key regions.
Management of outside public relations agency
Develop and manage annual budget

QUALIFICATIONS

At least 10 years experience with demonstrated success in PR program planning and execution.
Ability to manage multiple projects to timely and accurate completion within budget.
Agency experience a MUST
Proven ability to manage a department and/or staff
Must have proven ability to operate in a fast-paced environment while managing changing priorities.
Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism or related field required
Excellent proofreading skills. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Demonstrable proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Position requires some travel

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I'm working with one of my favorite clients...they're based in Virginia, outside of Washington DC. We're looking for a PR Director with strong creative ideas together with the energy and ability to put those ideas into action.

This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who is ready to make their mark in the industry. Lots of freedom and support, exciting, fast paced environment with really nice people to work with. Best yet is that they actually have a wonderful message, so it's something you can really be passionate about.

The job is 80% media relations and 20% internal work. Corporate communications currently has five directors and is growing, as the company has been experiencing steady growth over the past several years and is going strong.

We are looking for someone with about eight years of experience -- the right person MUST have several years of PR agency experience creating and implementing creative, strategic programs in the consumer/business industry. This is what we are looking for, so if it's you, please get in touch!

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This client is a Global company in the renewable energy industry, based in New Jersey. They've created a new role, for someone who has an expertise in issues management and internal communications. We are looking for someone with explicitly six to ten years of experience handling this unusual combination of responsibilities.
This person will develop and execute a proactive issues management program ensuring the Company’s readiness and successful handling of matters that could impact their reputation, business, and new business development prospects. The Manager (or Director, depending on the person's level) will develop and execute a comprehensive, global internal communications strategy employing state of the art communications tactics and technologies.

If you have the right combination of years, experience and skills, please let me know!

(Sorry - This job has been filled)

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One of our favorite clients serves healthcare companies with corporate and financial PR support. As products hit the market, the firm will need to help these clients with supportive marketing and PR strategies to compliment the corporate work. We're looking for strategic communicators with experience working on marketing PR initiatives for healthcare clients in an agency setting. This person should be ready to take on responsibility for developing and implementing these programs, and building a successful marketing PR group. To be considered, candidates MUST have agency experience - ideally five to ten years. The company rewards accomplishments and provides an entrepreneurial, friendly environment where one can learn from knowledgable and encouraging professionals and get the chance to show their worth and really feel the good impact they make on the client side, as well as for the agency itself.

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We're looking for anywhere from three to eight years of experience. The job depends more on the right fit than a particular level. Salary will be comensurate. It's an agency that pays well, and rewards good work. Excellent benefits.

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One of the top PR and IR agencies in NYC is looking for a creative, dynamic, self-motivated public relations specialist to help establish a medical marketing practice at the agency, augmenting current services offered to healthcare clients and broadening the agency client base. The ideal candidate would have specific product PR, public policy and advocacy experience in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical or medical technology industries.
Along with developing product and issues focused PR programs, this person will help to cross sell the medical marketing services to existing clients and assist management in attracting new clients.
This position requires at least five years of agency experience in the healthcare field, strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to manage relationships with senior management.
The right person is creative, self motivated, thrives in a fast paced environment and if there’s some scientific background, it would be a big plus.

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A great job opened up for a smart and talented Account Executive with one of the country's best agencies to work for.
The clients are mainly in the financial and professional services arena, some health and some digital media. Experience at another firm, working in those areas is required.
This firm offers a terrific environment for younger professionals to learn and grow. A lot of attention goes into creating an atmosphere where they can really develop and use their creativity and also establish very strong basic skills. It's a friendly environment too, and the clients are blue chip companies.
The job won't be open long, so if you have about two or three years of experience at an agency, working on similar accounts, and you're thinking about a move, or if you know someone who this would be right for, get in touch right away! sandy@charet.com

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This dynamic boutique PR agency is consistently ranked as one of the top independent U.S. financial IR/PR agencies in New York. The firm has a diverse client base, with a focus on serving the communications needs of financial, healthcare and technology companies internationally. Services include investor relations, public relations, management counsel, corporate positioning, pre-IPO communications programs, and media relations.
The Agency’s approach allows them to be a true value-added partner, providing a tremendous amount of insight on the issues clients face in the respective markets they operate in.

We are looking for a dynamic Vice Presidene, with excellent client relationship skills, and a strong understanding of media relations. The best person for this job would be someone who likes to take risks, is creative, upbeat, and likes to travel. This person will have direct account responsibility for existing accounts, and will also work as part of a team to develop new areas of business for the company.

It's an exciting opportunity to work with a staff of real pros, learning lots, doing lots, and having fun at it too.

Candidates who are interested, should have between five and ten years of experience in an agency environment, working on healthcare, technology, b2b or financial accounts.

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One of the top US independent investor relations and public relations firms, based in NYC, has a new opening for a dynamic account professional with about five to seven years of PR agency experience handling healthcare accounts. We are eager to add someone to the team who can offer marketing PR and policy/advocacy programs to existing and new clients. Great people to work with, and great opportunity to take on lots of responsibility and reap the rewards!

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