Public Relations Manager

We are looking for a public relations professional who is passionate about maximizing visibility and positive PR for SCORR clients. You’ll be working with companies in the health science space – many of whom are working with their clients to help bring life-changing therapies and products to patients who need them. You’ll need a nose for news and a knack for connecting with editors and publications. You’ll be counted on to help formulate strategies and then execute plans with precision. Talk to us about the chance to work with a team of 60+ passionate health science marketing pros who love to deliver creative solutions for our clients!

Job Responsibilities

• Manage public relations (PR) strategy and activities for SCORR clients and SCORR
• Develop and implement publicity strategies for client’s events, products, and services, including a crisis management strategy
• Develop and implement internal communication strategies for clients, including a crisis management strategy
• Create and manage PR plans, including budgets, timelines, etc.
• Contribute to communication plan creation and execution, awards, and memberships
• Contribute to critical event plan creation, specifically M&A, IPO, and other public/financial events
• Work collaboratively with the other SCORR departments to identify and secure speaking opportunities and analyze ROI
• Work with the content and social media teams to create/maintain content calendars
• Pitch to editors of publications and news outlets
• Review press releases for newsworthiness and headlines
• Manage press release drops via Business Wire and SCORR proprietary list
• Maintain and update editor contact database in HubSpot

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in media and communications, public relations, English, journalism, marketing, or related field.
• Two to four years of experience in the public relations field – the Public Relations Manager should have a track record of producing press releases, earned media, and other publicity material. They should be familiar with creating public relations plans and implementing them successfully.

Desired Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of public relations best practices
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Superior client management skills
• An analytical mind and problem-solving skills
• Strong project management skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in the use of word processing software tools; familiarity with Cision (media monitoring) and HubSpot (CRM) is beneficial
• Scorr Marketing