Public Relations Manager

Connective is a tight-knit team of experts with decades of combined experience. We value continuous learning, collaboration, and data-driven solutions, with a strong focus on taking ownership of individual results. Our client-centric approach is built on honesty, openness, and genuine care for client success. Our laid-back yet professional work environment encourages teamwork and transparency in a fast-paced setting.

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Public Relations Manager to generate media attention, build brand awareness, and manage public relations efforts for our clients. This role requires strong writing skills, relationship-building expertise, and the ability to develop opportunities across various media platforms. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, creating impactful PR strategies while staying deeply connected to our clients’ industries and goals.

This is a remote position where you will be working 38 to 40 hours on weekdays, with very occasional weekend and overtime work.

About the Job

Location: This is a fully remote role open to U.S.-based candidates only.

About the Team: Connective is a full-service marketing and web design agency. We value multi-disciplinary team members who contribute various skills beyond their primary specialty. We encourage continuous learning and personal growth through exposure to new disciplines and experiences.

Where You’ll Fit In: As a Public Relations Manager, you will lead efforts to secure media coverage, build relationships with key media outlets, and manage public-facing communications for our clients. This includes writing press releases, arranging interviews, training clients on media interactions, and identifying opportunities in podcasts, radio, TV, and online publications. You’ll also coordinate influencer campaigns, manage PR-related link building, and ensure our clients are positioned effectively in their respective industries.

Essential Duties

• Develop and execute PR strategies to generate media coverage and build brand awareness.
• Write and distribute press releases, ensuring alignment with client goals and target audiences.
• Build and maintain relationships with media outlets, influencers, and industry leaders.
• Identify and secure podcast, radio, and TV interview opportunities for clients.
• Provide media training to clients to prepare them for interviews and public appearances.
• Submit clients for awards and manage PR link-building campaigns to secure quotes on high-authority websites.
• Stay informed about current news and leverage trends to align client brands with relevant stories.
• Manage tools like Forbes Council, Quoted, and similar platforms to create opportunities for clients.
• Coordinate and organize client events and influencer marketing collaborations.
• Actively monitor and respond to industry news to position clients effectively in their verticals.
• Engage directly with clients to understand their industries deeply and tailor PR strategies accordingly.

What We Offer

At Connective, great people are the key to achieving great things. We provide a supportive work environment with the following benefits:

• Semi-flexible start and end times.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401K with company match.
• Accrual-based paid time off, increasing with years of service.
• Sixteen paid holidays, including a week off between Christmas and New Year, and one floating holiday of your choice.
• Remote work.
• Yearly bonuses based on company profitability.
• Profit sharing based on company profitability.

Our work weeks typically range between 38 and 40 hours, Monday through Friday, with occasional weekends and overtime. We use a timer to track our work hours, which is crucial for client billing, setting pricing, and reviewing job profitability. This process is mandatory at Connective.

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Education, Skills, and Experience

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, or a related field.
• Proven experience in public relations or a related role, with a track record of securing media placements.
• Exceptional writing skills, including press releases and public communications.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with media outlets and influencers.
• Strong understanding of PR link building and tools like Forbes Council and Quoted.
• Familiarity with organizing events and coordinating influencer marketing campaigns.
• Experience managing crisis communications.
• Knowledge of SEO and digital marketing strategies as they relate to PR.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple clients simultaneously.
• Deep understanding of niche industries and the ability to tailor strategies accordingly.

Who We Are

Mission Statement: Empowering businesses to succeed through exceptional service, genuine empathy, and a deep understanding of our client’s needs. We form true partnerships, always putting our client’s success first, even if it does not directly benefit us.

Core Values:

1. Highly-skilled experts: We’re the go-to pros, always sharpening our skills to stay ahead.
2. Client-focused service: Our client’s success is our mission. We’re all in, always.
3. Detail-oriented: The little things? Yeah, they matter to us—big time.
4. Self-motivated: We’re the type who gets things done, without needing a push.
5. Follow-through: We say what we’ll do, and then we do it. Simple as that.
6. Data-driven: Decisions backed by data, because guesswork isn’t our style.
   Kind: No jerks allowed—just a team that’s positive, humble, and ready to lift others up.

We would love to hear from you if you are a talented and dedicated Public Relations Manager who aligns with our values and seeks a dynamic team. Join us at Connective and make a meaningful impact in the marketing space.