Public Relations Manager

The ideal candidate will be hard-working, relentless, and creative; and lead day-to-day operations for our innovative clients.

Job Description:

Zen is looking for a Public Relations Manager to join our happy, hungry, and growing team.

In this role, you will work with a variety of clients across industries, largely focused on the entrepreneurial and tech space. Reporting to our Director of Media Relations, you will be part of a fast-paced team that is able to deliver meaningful experiences to our clients. The ideal candidate has experience in public relations either in-house or at agency. Proven ability to work collaboratively is a must!

Job Responsibilities:

Leading client calls/updating agendas
Pitching media and developing angles and stories and securing placement
Working with Director of Media Relations to develop PR Plans/Rollouts
Securing thought leadership pieces and drafting abstracts
Creating contributed content possibilities for clients
Keeping abreast of clients, technologies, vertical markets and industry trends
Working interdepartmentally with content, SEO, and account management team
Conducting media training as needed
Participate in strategy-focused client meetings

Job Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in communications, PR, journalism, marketing business or related field
5-7 years of public relations or corporate communications experience preferred
Strong contacts and relationships with business, trade and tech media
Agency experience preferred, but not required
Ability to execute on deadlines at pace
Ability to pivot between multiple clients and tasks