Associate Director of Media Relations
This position requires you to be onsite 4 days a week - Monday - Thursday
Rubenstein Public Relations (RPR) is a leading, full-service, mid-size public relations agency based in New York. With more than 30 years of experience, we have built a reputation for launching and tipping brands, while placing top-tier broadcast within print and digital. We represent a compelling roster of clients in business, technology, real estate, finance, luxury consumer products, sustainability, entertainment, health and wellness, social impact, and the nonprofit sector.
RPR strives to paint a landscape that is unique in the world of PR. We offer a versatile, entrepreneurial atmosphere, with a nontraditional approach in a collaborative environment. We hire go-getters, and seek diverse talent and motivated individuals, and we are committed to creating a vibrant and successful team.
Position:
Rubenstein Public Relations is seeking an Associate Director of Media Relations. Entrepreneurial spirit, superior writing skills and a desire to help companies develop communications marketing strategies are essential.
Responsibilities:
- Provide media relations counsel to account team members and clients
- Strategize and execute media relations portion of programs
- Ability to interpret client needs into actionable, achievable media programs
- Strong knowledge of traditional as well as “out of the box” marketing tactics
- Be creative and strategic in the development of programs designed to garner media attention
- Continue to build relationships with journalists and press contacts on behalf of the
- agency, not necessarily tied to specific campaigns
- Liaising with account teams and clients to provide project updates in a timely manner
Qualifications:
- 6+ years of PR agency experience
- Strong media contacts and excellent writing skills
- Proven ability to create media plans from concept and follow through to placement
- Ability to meet deadlines without sacrificing quality
- Proven ability to deliver exceptional communications programs and delivering on set targets