Communications Associate

~ Blue Practice is a communications agency focused on sustainable innovation, design and the environment. ~

We're a well-known voice for companies and causes seeking behavior change through strategic public relations campaigns, and now we're looking for an amazing communicator and change-maker to join our team.

Position Overview 

Blue Practice is currently seeking a PR pro to: 

• Assist in overall public relations support for client activities, including day-to-day account management and client communication;
• Help oversee account tactics, create and deploy creative programs and manage internal teams, projects and deadlines for agency and client deliverables;
• Help realize and tell client stories by securing media hits, writing content, managing social programs, and overseeing development of visual or interactive assets;
• Pursue speaking opportunities including major sustainability-focused conferences and events and facilitate submissions on behalf of clientele;
• Conduct and manage strategic media relations outreach on behalf of clients; develop, drive and tell stories about client activities to select media outlets and facilitate interviews with client partners;
• Build relationships and support reporters and influencers of key business, industry and environmental news organizations;
• Write media alerts, news releases and other marketing and media materials as needed; and
• Represent the company and clients at sustainability-related events. 

Qualifications  

• The ideal candidate has 3+ years of public relations experience;
• Exceptional verbal and written skills;
• An expertise in traditional and social media tactics;
• A team-building attitude;
• A creative mind and a motivation to use their talents to advance sustainable issues and causes;
• Preference will be given to applicants with existing media relationships and with a history and demonstrated passion for sustainability issues;
• We value wit, intelligence, and strong writing and account management skills; and
• Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, including Journalism, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Environmental Studies, or English. 

Please click below: "Apply Now Online!" to email your resume and a cover letter. Be sure to indicate: Communications Associate.