The Brand Guild is looking for a talented PR pro to join our growing Real Estate team in our Washington, D.C. office as a Senior PR Manager. Our team’s client portfolio includes some of the most exciting and iconic neighborhoods and events in the DC area, and includes working directly with innovative, c-suite level developers and their partners such as artisanal retailers, celebrity chefs and world-renowned architects and designers. The Senior PR Manager will serve as the day-to-day contact and thought partner for a portfolio of clients who are redefining neighborhoods and innovating the way we interact with every aspect of our environment.
While this position is currently remote, it will be based in our Washington D.C. Office once we return to a hybrid work model.
You Are:
• A problem solver and strategic thinking who has a desire to craft and tell the stories of our incredible clients
• An expert in finding and developing stories, and driving visibility -- from creating major moments to developing a drum beat of ongoing pitches
• Adept at leading essential press initiatives including research, writing and strategic thinking
• A confident communicator and presenter
• Extremely organized and detail-oriented
• Proactive and resourceful
• Capable of managing several projects and juggling multiple tasks simultaneously
You Will:
• Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and drive communications strategy for a range of clients
• Build awareness of clients by generating targeted media coverage through storytelling and the development of creative PR programs
• Build and execute strategic plans for a variety of real estate clients
• Prepare spokespeople for media interviews through the development of messaging and talking points and in-depth media training
• Conduct proactive media outreach, prepare press releases, media briefings, messaging documents, coverage reports and communications plans
• Ensure ongoing monitoring of editorial calendars and proactive pitching of story ideas, news developments and expert sources to media
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with local and national press
• Perform in-depth research to support communications and messaging
• Analyze, measure and report on communications and media projects
• Manage direct reports
• 6+ years of public relations agency experience and the ability to manage one’s own accounts, experience in the real estate development sector strongly preferred
• Deep media relations and an understanding and a love of news
• Comprehensive understanding of media needs and media relationships
• Active relationships with national real estate and business media
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills, as well as organizational and planning skills
• Ability to independently manage multiple projects and clients with changing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Experience managing a team of direct reports
At The Brand Guild, we believe that our people are our greatest asset, and we have developed an employee-centric culture where we value our people above all else. With a focus on employee well-being, we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including fully paid medical, dental and vision coverage, disability and life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, a 401(k) with company match, a generous time off policy and a flexible hybrid work schedule. Our employees have access to professional development opportunities and learning stipends in order to pursue professional growth, and we take any chance we can get to recognize and reward our team members for amazing work. We are a passionate group of brand experts who support one another in our efforts to produce award-winning work for industry-shaping clients.
Link to apply: https://thebrandguild.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=102&source=aWQ9MTI%3D
