PR and Media Relations Senior Manager, US

PA Consulting•New York, NY

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

The US PR and Media Relations team is currently hiring a PR and Media Relations Senior Manager, US to join on a 7-month contract. The team is responsible for the implementation of strategic PR initiatives to build PA’s profile with national and specialist media in PA’s target sectors and services in the US. The successful candidate will understand the role of media relations within the wider communications mix and drive successful results aligned to business objectives and campaigns. The role requires influencing and inspiring confidence at a senior level, comfortably selling ideas to journalists, and having strong relationships across the US business media, with good networking skills to develop new relationships. Due to the busy and highly demanding nature of the role, the candidate must be a high-energy PR manager who can work to deadlines, multi-task, and prioritize workload. Being a self-starter is vital, requiring tenacity, drive, and initiative to manage PA’s variety of internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years’ media relations experience
Strong track record in energy & utilities, transport, healthcare & life sciences – including subject matter expertise in at least one of these core sectors – or professional services
Experience using research and thought leadership for PR campaigns
Ability to identify, adapt, and write content that will appeal to the media
Track record of delivering tangible media results across national, trade, and broadcast media as well as podcasts
Ability to understand the role of media relations within the wider communications mix to drive results
Ability to critically review and edit content, restructure, and produce clear, compelling narratives
Degree level or equivalent
Excellent writing skills
Strong pitching skills
Strong communications skills
Ability to develop strong relationships
Leadership of substantial cross-functional projects
Willingness to learn and continue development
Up to date with evolving AI capabilities and how to apply them responsibly within PR

Nice To Haves

Accredited PR/communications qualification

Responsibilities

Identify and understand the US media landscape, its requirements and PA's ability to exploit these. Identify key target journalists and maintain relationships
Work with sector and service marketing teams and consultants to design, deliver and evaluate a programme of creative, responsive, and news-driven PR which is both tailored for the US and aligned to global PR strategies.
Support the Global Head of PR to develop PR strategy and promote PA brand through PR opportunities.
Manage inbound enquiries, report coverage and handle any issues
Be across digital media, new podcasts, evolving online targets and the social space.
Manage social media updates, engage with journalists, and promote PA via LinkedIn
Critically review and edit media content including pitches, press releases, and thought leadership.
Write compelling pitches, media submissions and press releases
Be the day-to-day point of contact for our PR agency support, ensuring they're leveraging PA content effectively, generating strong ideas, and having productive conversations with our experts.
Support the Global Head of PR with corporate matters as needed