Public Relations Manager

Title: Public Relations Manager
Location: Washington, DC
Duration: Freelance – 9 months - Feb 10th start date 
Rate: DOE

About the role:
Our client located in Washington, DC is seeking a self-motivated and highly creative Public Relations Manager to join their Corporate Communications team on a temporary basis.The ideal candidate will have experience managing complex narratives and is willing and able to roll their sleeves up and get stuff done!

Responsibilities:

•          Develop, build, and maintain strong relationships with press contacts.

•          Execute high-stake events – manage agencies,production companies, and budgets

•          Draft written materials: including press releases, memos, pitches, statements, Q&A’s and more.

•          Manage data and pitch data-driven stories.

•          Show strong creativity and the ability to think big!

•          Strong written skills

•          Successfully manage complex, fast-moving and unexpected communications challenges and be able to deal with ambiguity.

Qualifications:

•          8+ years in Public Relations

•          Experience executing highly successful and creative campaigns and events

•          Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

•          A network of media contacts and a desire to work with the media proactively

•          Bachelors degree in a related field

•          Experience managing budget is a plus

•          Experience serving as a spokesperson is a plus