PR Director of Social & Environmental Impact Job at Elle Communications in N

*Position available in either Los Angeles or New York*

Position Summary:

As the Director of Social & Environmental Impact at Elle Communications, you will spearhead strategic initiatives for clients dedicated to driving societal and environmental change. Your focus will encompass key areas such as racial justice, workers' rights, poverty alleviation, climate change, and civic engagement. Working closely with our senior leadership team, you will develop communication strategies that elevate influential voices and organizations making a tangible difference.

At Elle, we take pride in fostering a supportive culture that values both professional success and personal well-being. We prioritize work-life balance, ensuring that our team has the time and space to thrive both in and out of the office.

Here’s what some of our clients and team members have to say about working with us:

“Elle is a thoughtful and dynamic communications team that keeps their ear to the ground to help us stay ahead of the curve. With their excellent media trainings, Elle keeps us ready and prepared to speak on a wide range of topics. Thanks to Elle’s support in pitching and placing stories on NDWA’s core issues, they help our advocacy and organizing work stand out in an ever-changing media landscape.” – Ai-jen Poo, Founder of the National Domestic Workers Alliance

“I would recommend Elle to anybody—especially entrepreneurs and companies who want to know that their mission and ethos will be protected and never sacrificed at the expense of PR.” - Justin Baldoni, actor and entrepreneur

“Elle is the first place I have worked that actually delivered on the promise of work/life balance. I finally have my weekends and evenings off and - perhaps even more importantly - all of my working hours are spent doing work that deeply matters to me, and to the world at large.” – Current Elle VP

Join us at Elle Communications and play a pivotal role in creating meaningful impact!

Key Areas of Responsibilities:

Develop PR strategy: Develop and implement an effective and creative PR strategy for each client under your oversight. Provide regular progress reports to the CEO and President on the impact of the strategy.

Manage client relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients to exceed their expectations and foster long-term partnerships. Collaborate with clients to understand their organizational priorities and ensure their goals are met with attention to detail.

Manage team members: Oversee the management of team members by providing them with regular performance feedback, coaching, and career development support so they can achieve their goals and meet the expectations of their role. You’ll serve as the subject matter expert and work with other leaders on project management and strategic workforce planning.

Guide and support teams: Ensure the success of project teams by providing guidance and support, and working closely with Elle's agency leadership to identify growth opportunities. Coach and support Associate Directors on client management, projects, and KPI delivery.

Secure top-tier coverage: Bring in select top-tier coverage to meet critical client business and communicate goals.

Lead project management: Oversee project management for all your projects to meet the agency's timelines and goals.

Support business development: Collaborate with the President and CEO to identify new growth opportunities and develop proposals for prospective clients.

Contribute to thought leadership: Provide thought leadership and industry insights to the agency’s leadership team and clients.

Expectations:

Development & Delegation: You provide clear guidelines and challenging assignments to team members. You provide regular feedback and express confidence in employees’ ability to succeed at challenging tasks. You provide autonomy for others to direct their work.

Client Management: You understand the needs of the clients and are able to effectively communicate the expectations and deliverables to meet KPIs. You’re able to build trust and credibility with the client through reliability, clear communication, and knowledge of the industry.

Project Resourcing: You allocate time, resources, and attention appropriately to each project. You understand the bandwidth of your team members and you’re able to ensure your projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Growth Mindset: You know your personal strengths and limitations and are aware of their impact on others. You model a growth mindset proactively by seeking feedback and identifying areas for your own growth.

Qualifications

• (REQUIRED) Proven leadership experience within a PR agency
• (Preferred) Experience working with nonprofit and philanthropic clients
• (Preferred) Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or a related field.
• (Preferred) 8-10 years of experience in PR strategy, with a proven track record of success in managing complex PR initiatives.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex PR concepts to clients and internal teams.
• Ability to think strategically and creatively, with a focus on delivering results.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Based in or near LA or NYC office

DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.