About The Role:
Overseeing media relations strategy for accounts, including heavy pitching and reporter relationship management
Developing communications strategy and executing media tactics for clients
Supervising communications associates
“Managing up” to partners – helping ensure agency leaders’ time is used efficiently and that agency leaders are engaged effectively and efficiently in client strategy
Ensuring effective internal communication and processes
Copywriting and editing written materials, including press releases, blog posts, newsletter copy, and other external facing products
Day-to-day client management including client deliverables
About You:
You are an excellent copywriter and editor – non-negotiable.
You are a clear and precise communicator – internally and externally.
You have significant experience pitching reporters and going on-the-record. You have a track record of placing big stories in major and influential outlets. You understand the grit and creativity necessary to land a tough story in today’s media landscape.
You know how to use AI tools effectively as a time-saver but you are not overly dependent on them.
You are passionate about the issues we work on, you have a solid grasp of the U.S. political landscape, and you are a consumer of political journalism.
You are able to work quickly and precisely: fast turnarounds, sharp copy, and no typos.
You are detail-oriented, deadline-oriented, and confidently handle both fast-paced and long-term projects simultaneously.
You are interested and enthusiastic about nurturing and coaching junior team members.
You are a self-starter, you are comfortable working independently as well as within a team, and you know when to ask for support.
We’re looking for folks who meet these requirements:
7-10 years experience in communications roles at progressive advocacy organizations, electoral campaigns, and/or consulting firms serving those clients
Strong media relations background, with existing relationships and experience placing both top-tier national and local stories
Excellent, detail-oriented copywriting and editing skills
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
The following are not required, but will help a candidate stand out:
Experience at a PR agency in a client-facing role
Previous experience as a supervisor of junior staff
Cross-functional experience in digital/social, paid media, and/or fundraising
This position can be remote anywhere in the United States, but will require working East Coast hours. The salary range for this position is $90,000 to $115,000, depending on your experience and skillset. Benefits include health insurance premium reimbursement (QSEHRA) and a 401K plan with an employer contribution.
To apply, send a resume and cover letter to jobs@propulsionstrategies.com with the subject line “Account Director.” Applications accepted on a rolling basis with a goal of filling the position quickly.