Company profile:

Agency specializes in representing national brands, with a focus on sports and lifestyle accounts, both B2B and B2C. The agency’s expertise includes Public Relations, Media Relations, Marketing, and Digital Media. Company has a close-knit, collaborative team, excellent culture and offers a strong compensation and benefits package including excellent vacation policy, company-paid health insurance, 401(k) with competitive map, continuing education and development opportunities and more.

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced communications/public relations professional with proven experience with strategic communications, managing client relationships, reporting against strategic KPIs. This role is ideal for a candidate who enjoys a multi-faceted role including managing client relationships and driving client success through innovative strategies, effective communication, and measurable outcomes.

Location: Greenville, SC – Relocation is available for out of area candidates.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement strategic communication plans.
• Create compelling media materials, including press releases, media alerts, and FAQs, tailored to target audiences.
• Lead national-level media relations initiatives.
• Serve as the primary client contact, ensuring exceptional client service and relationship management.
• Deliver persuasive client presentations and manage budget allocations for paid media programs.
• Provide event and trade show support.
• Lead social media programs and drive ROI analysis.
• Conduct research to identify and evaluate new business opportunities.
• Develop corporate social responsibility platforms.
• Track and report progress against strategic KPIs.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, business, or a related field strongly preferred.
• 5-10+ years of communications experience with an agency, client, or media organization.
• Proven expertise in client management and building long-lasting professional relationships.
• Preference to candidates with established national media relationships.
• Ability to travel 5-10% of the time.
• Role is based in Greenville, SC. Candidates must live locally or be willing to relocate.
• Must be comfortable working in an in-office environment.