Manager, PR

Allen & Gerritsen (A&G) is seeking a rising public relations star to join its Boston office (although we have implemented a hybrid WFH model) as a Manager, Public Relations (AE equivalent) to focus on our rapidly expanding B2B business division. The Manager will be an integral member of a collaborative public relations, creator relations and social media practice that exists within a top independent, full-service advertising agency. The Manager may be asked to pitch in on our additional division tracks — Consumer and Multicultural — but the candidate will primarily focus on B2B clients including those in clean energy, life sciences, healthcare and more. The manager will report to the Director of Public Relations, who also leads the B2B division. We want to hear from you if:

• You’ve worked in B2B agency land for a few years or on the client side in a relevant company and category.
• You have solid media relationships and can share examples of reporters who you can call in a crunch, and pitches that you’ve converted from smart ideas into secured placements.
• Writing is your superpower. If you’ve been told by teachers, friends or managers that “you’re a great writer,” then you have an essential piece of the puzzle. We’re looking for a combination of great technical and creative writing that’s been applied to draft key messaging, press releases, bylines, speeches, and op-eds.
• You’re open to not being a specialist; while most team members have a heavier focus in one or two divisions (B2B, Consumer, Multicultural), there is potential for crossover, and clients love our range. 
• You have experience managing projects from start to finish, and you instill confidence in your colleagues and managers that you’ll get the job done.
• You love to consume the news and stay up-to-date with current trends, especially within your clients’ industries.

Day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Serve as a client contact/relationship manager; manage day-to-day account activities with the support of the broader PR team
• Actively engage in media relations efforts; build relationships with reporters and secure placements
• Work with the broader PR team to brainstorm, develop and implement campaign strategies and tactics
• Oversee account management and client reporting
• Participate in new business pitches
• Manage interns and associates on account work

Other qualifications we like:

• Strong writing skills; writing samples, a writing test and coverage portfolio will be required
• At least 2-3 years of experience, B2B agency or relevant client side experience preferred
• Proven media relations acumen
• Impeccable attention to detail and strong research skills
• Working knowledge of PR tools like CriticalMention and MuckRack
• Strong deck building skills (we use Keynote or Google Slides)

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Allen & Gerritsen is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Unsolicited resumes will not be accepted at this time.