PR Associate
About The Position
Communications Strategy Group (CSG®), an intent marketing agency based in Denver, Colorado, is seeking PR associate candidates to support the media relations and influencer engagement activities of clients across industry practices including education, health & wellness, consumer, aerospace and renewable energy. While headquartered in Denver, Colorado, we invite candidates across the country to apply. Roles and Responsibilities Public relations associates at CSG are detail-oriented professionals with top notch communication and collaboration skills. They support PR-related activities for select clients in coordination with CSG’s account team. To be successful, you’ll need to face each day with a willingness to jump feet first into whatever comes across your path. Whether you’re crafting compelling story angles and pitching media, coordinating high-profile interviews for client spokespeople or immersing yourself in the latest and greatest media relations strategies, you’ll be a critical part of our commitment to purposeful solutions that solve our clients’ business problems.
Requirements
- 2-3 years of experience in PR/media relations or strategic communications; agency experience preferred
- Experience writing pitch angles for the media and creating media lists
- Willingness to work across various industries as needed
- Ability to work confidently and independently in a fast-paced environment with an understanding of how to delegate and manage up as needed
- Accountability and a confident presence with keen problem-solving skills and a positive attitude
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Effective presentation skills, particularly related to communications plans (skills related to concepts and digital approaches is a plus)
- Experience working with AI platforms (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT, etc.) in a business setting; an understanding of more advanced concepts like skill development, MCPs, etc., a plus
- Strong organizational and project management skills; experience working in a project management system (e.g., Asana, Basecamp, WorkFront, etc.) a plus
- A passion for finding creative solutions for clients’ problems, requests and opportunities
- Curiosity to learn and stay on top of industry and client vertical trends and best practices
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience working in the education, healthcare or consumer space a plus
Responsibilities
- Serve as day-to-day PR support for multiple clients, responsible for developing creative story angles and securing coverage for local, national and trade media
- Conduct media relations activities including: researching and building media lists, drafting pitches, executing media backgrounders, and coordinating interviews
- Immerse themselves in the industries, clients and target audiences we work with to support senior team members in creating strategic plans that meet business objectives and capitalize on opportunities, including keeping up with relevant industry media
- Contribute to the ideation and development of media relations strategies, approaches and activities in support of client goals
- Write press releases for clients
- Manage the tracking and reporting on ROI for clients based on specific client goals/objectives (e.g., media placements or paid digital engagements)
Benefits
- self-managed PTO
- 401(k) match
- paid and subsidized insurance including medical, dental, and vision
- recognition and rewards programs
- a business casual environment with remote and flexible work arrangements available
- central Cherry Creek office location in Denver, CO
- monthly team lunches
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
