Job Description
Seeking VP of PR & Media Relations for DC-based organization
TorchLight is seeking a VP of PR & Media Relations for an organization located in Washington, D.C. The VP will manage and execute a wide variety of strategic public relations and account management duties, as well as manage a small team of PR professionals. The VP will be skilled at both strategy and implementation and have excellent client development and management skills. Candidates with agency and communications/advocacy experience on Capitol Hill highly encouraged to apply.
Location:
Qualified applicants must be in the DC Metro area. U.S. citizenship or a permanent residency card in the U.S. is required to be an eligible candidate for this opportunity.
Employment:
Full-time, direct hire role, 40-hours per week with flexible work-from-home (WFH) options (currently 3 days/week onsite)
*This employer has a proof of vaccination (or valid exemption) requirement as condition of employment.
Responsibilities
- Create public relations programs for clients including objectives, strategy and implementation plans
- Manage key client accounts including plan development, onboarding, media outreach and monitoring, along with results reporting
- Work with media outlets daily to generate coverage and pitch article placements
- Develop media lists for on and offline channels, including broadcast and radio
- Write and edit media kit and related materials including media alerts, case studies and others
- Arrange and manage interviews with media
- Oversee social media campaigns
- Support key marketing initiatives and event sponsorships
- Perform administrative duties as needed
- Hire and oversee junior staff
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in public relations; agency, Capitol Hill and/or advocacy experience preferred
- Proven success in national and local media placement
- Adept at client relationship and account management
- Working knowledge of CRM systems and processes
- Superior written and verbal communication skills
- Experience managing PR team
- Strong project management skills with high attention to detail