The basic skills of public relations—formulating media strategies, coordinating interviews and photo shoots, building relationships with reporters, editors and influencers—are always in demand. And at the moment, there are plenty of jobs in PR and communications on our job board right now.
From junior-level gigs that call for just a few years experience to VP-level roles at public relations firms and trade associations, we’ve got public relations jobs worth, well, publicizing. Check ’em out below.
1. Communications/PR Account Manager
Hausman Communications
Specializing in marketing and public relations for large and mid-sized architecture, engineering and construction firms, Hausman Communications is looking for an experienced communications and PR account manager to join its New York City team. Strong PR chops are required; interest in design is preferred.
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2. Public Relations Manager
PHG Consulting
PHG Consulting and Preferred Hotel & Resorts seeks a public relations manager in its New York City office. The job involves traditional PR duties— handling media requests, recapping press placement for clients, crafting press releases—but also support to the department’s director and supervisor.
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3. Senior PR Account Executive
The Woods & Co.
Beauty, health and fashion public relations firm The Woods & Co. is looking for an experienced account exec. If you’ve got a way with traditional media, as well as social media and guerilla marketing—and have a good sense of humor—this job in New York City could be the job for you.
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4. PR Account Supervisor
Berry & Company Public Relations
Berry & Company Public Relations, which specializes in working with companies in pharma, biotech, diagnostics and medical devices and technologies, is wants a new account supervisor. If you like to work independently and as part of a team, and executing a wide range of publicity and writing projects, this is one to check out.
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5. Director of Communications
MSNBC
News network MSNBC is searching for a communications director to handle day-to-day media relations as well as drive its overall press strategy. Writing releases, pitching stories and generating clip reports are part of the brief, as is acting as a spokesperson for programs and talent.
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6. Associate Vice President
Finn Partners
Specialists in technology, lifestyle, travel and more, Finn Partners is looking for an experienced PR pro to join its higher education team in Washington, DC or NYC. Key to the role are assisting with new business development activities, as well as creating and executing short- and long-term PR programs.
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7. Account Supervisor
Coyne PR
An independent agency based in Parsippany, NJ, Coyne PR is in search of for an experienced account supervisor to join its growing consumer packaged goods and food team. If you’re a big picture thinker, idea generator and strategist accustomed to working on multiple accounts, this is one to go for.
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8. Vice President, Public Relations
International Council of Shopping Centers
A global trade association for the shopping center industry, ICSC is seeking for a vice president of PR. The New York City–based role involves writing press releases, blog posts and social media content, as well as initiating and managing media relationships, among other duties.
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9. Director of Communications
Queens Library
The public library system of the borough of Queens is in search of a director of communications. Reporting to the chief of staff, the director will oversee the Library’s reputation, brand and media presence, as well as spearhead its social media strategy.
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10. Account Executive
Momentum Communications Group
New York City–based Momentum Communications Group is on the hunt for for a PR pro with experience in the nonprofit or education sector. Responsibilities include strategizing media relations and social media campaigns, as well as writing press materials and social media posts.
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11. Account Executive
Evins
Branding, marketing and communications agency Evins is looking for an account executive to develop strategic PR initiatives as well pitch media. A network of media contacts and a track record of placements across mixed media are required for this New York City–based role.
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12. Account Executive
Rubenstein Public Relations
Mid-sized PR agency is Rubenstein has an immediate opening for an account executive to work on health and wellness accounts. The New York City–based role involves writing press materials, securing consistent and quality media placements, and working closely with senior team to execute strategic communications campaigns.
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13. Account Executive
Cornerstone
Lifestyle marketing and public relations agency Cornerstone has an immediate opening for an account executive in New York. Candidates should have previous PR experience in fashion, entertainment, food and beverage, product Placement or consumer lifestyle.
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14. Account Executive
Susan Grant Lewin Associates
A Midtown NY-based boutique agency, Susan Grant Lewin Associates is looking for an account executive with experience in design, architecture, art or culture. Responsibilities include devising and implementing PR strategies, managing the client relationship and account team, as well as helping to grow the agency in a new business function.
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15. Manager of Media Relations
Stevens Institute of Technology
A private research university across the Hudson from Manhattan in Hoboken, NJ, Stevens Institute of Technology seeks a media relations manager to raising the institution’s public profile. Duties include outreach to journalists and blog writers, as well as working closely with an outside PR firm.
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16. PR Specialist
Amazon Publishing
The publishing division of the e-commerce giant is looking a book publicist to join its team in New York City. The job involves leading campaigns for the company’s mystery and thriller and book club fiction imprints, and requires regular travel for events and author tours, as well as coming up with innovative ideas and collaborating with the larger corporate PR team.
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17. Public Relations Director
Travelzoo
Online publisher of travel, entertainment and local deals Travelzoo seeks a PR director. Among the New York City–based role’s duties are networking and relationship building with business, media, internet and travel journalists, story development and pitching to media, and event planning and implementation.
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18. Account Executive
Teuwen Communications
A creative boutique marketing/PR agency based in New York and California specializing in food and wine, Teuwen Communications is looking for an account executive. The NYC–based position involves managing media relations campaigns in addition to social media support.
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19. Public Relations Specialist
JMP Creative
Toy-invention and social media branding company JMP Creative is in the market for a PR specialist. Job duties for this Orange County, California–based position include outreach to media and influencers on social media, and coordinating marketing strategies with clients and internal teams.
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20. Director of Media Relations and Communications
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists—the premier not-for-profit for women’s health care—is looking for director of media relations and communications to join its Washington, D.C., headquarters. Key to the role are providing strategy, leadership and tactical support for media activities that support and advance the organization’s overall mission.
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21. Digital Publicist
Penguin Random House
The young readers division of Penguin Random House, the leading adult and children’s publishing house in North America and the United Kingdom, seeks a digital publicist. The New York City–based calls for creating and maintaining relationships with key online contacts and breaking out books in the blogosphere to help make these titles bestsellers.
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