Sensis is seeking a PR manager to join our team. Energy, professionalism, attention to detail, resourcefulness and a well-rounded background in PR are required.  This position will be in either our Los Angeles or Washington DC office.

Candidates should have at least three years of experience with a PR firm, advertising agency, corporate communications department, trade association, or non-profit. To learn more about Sensis, visit us online at www.SensisAgency.com.

Position Description:

The PR Manager will coordinate and deliver public relations strategy and outreach to Sensis' commercial and public sector clients and manage agency public relations outreach. This is a hands-on position that will require the candidate to handle PR programs from strategy to execution, and ongoing management. This is a unique opportunity to work with an established company to build a new department so the upside potential is significant.

Job Duties:

§  Develop and execute outreach strategies for our clients and our agency.

§  Establish and cultivate relationships with media, bloggers, and other influencers.

§  Research, write and disseminate media pitches. Write news releases.

§  Identify opportunities to place bylined articles, op-eds, news releases, etc.

§  Create and maintain industry awards calendars.  Oversee application process for industry awards.

§  Identify new business prospects and participate in business development activities.

§  Provide thought leadership and unique perspectives to client communications to position the agency as a leader in the public relations arena

§  Coordinate approval and oversight for all public relations plans, and estimates at appropriate stages prior to client presentation

§  Direct and manage all publicity stories to be distributed by the agency

§  Monitor, research and report on client industry trends, peer companies, and media coverage. 

Education & Skills:

§  Four-year degree, preferably in marketing, public relations or journalism

§  At least three years of experience at a PR firm, advertising agency, trade association, or non-profit

§  Experience leveraging social media in a PR context

§  Excellent written and verbal communication ability and strong understanding of media relations, pitching and public relations process

§  Fluent in English

§  Fluent in Spanish preferred

§  Bachelors Degree

§  Analytical and organizational skills

§  Strong time and priority management skills and an ability to juggle multiple client accounts

§  Excellent interpersonal skills