Public Relations & Corporate Communications Lead

Public Relations & Corporate Communications Lead 

(This position will be based out of our Syracuse, New York office) 

We’re looking for a talented Public Relations & Corporate Communications Lead to join our growing team at PHG! 

As a Public Relations & Corporate Communications Lead you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day tactical execution of accounts and will be a student of strategic planning across a variety of clients. To be successful in this role, this individual will have experience working across industries and will be comfortable working with account teams with several team members. 

Responsibilities: 

• Serve as day-to-day tactical lead for clients, including both internal and external client calls and meetings 
• Possess a strong sense of tactical execution, while learning strategic planning 
• Lead pitching efforts across broadcast, print and online 
• Cultivates and maintains strong media relationships 
• Skilled at drafting media and client-facing materials, including pitches, talking points, prep docs, and press releases 
• Adhere to deadlines and deliver work on time 
• Learn management skills through oversight of junior members of the team 
• Communicate effectively, both internally and externally, across accounts 
• Manage time well and proactively; initiate ownership of projects 

Qualifications: 

• 2 years of Public Relations experience, agency experience preferred 
• Proven track record of media relations experience 
• Experience within developing client relationships 
• Ability to think through communication strategies and deliver tangible results 
• Ability to write stylistically and shift writing styles based on client deliverables & internal meetings 
• Strong communication skills; both written and verbal 
• Ability to work independently and in a dynamic, high energy, team-oriented atmosphere 
• Must exhibit professionalism with clients and internal staff at all times 
• Comfortable working across industries 

WHY WE'RE HIRING? The short answer? We're looking to keep a good thing going. An independently owned full-service marketing agency, Pinckney Hugo Group has grown consistently over the past 20 or so years.  We've created bigger and better work, added to our capabilities and expanded to serve a wider range of regional, national and international clients. It's all happened because we've been able to bring in incredibly talented and dedicated people to help build something special. And because we don't plan on slowing down anytime soon, we're posting career opportunities like this one.  WHY PHG? For starters, you'll have the chance to work on some of the biggest brands and most exciting projects in the world — all from right here in Upstate New York, and in some cases, from the comfort of your home.  You'll be challenged, but you'll never be on your own. What we offer takes a full team. And we're just that — a team. A group of complementary talents that, when unleashed together, can do anything we set our minds to.  Some of our comprehensive and competitive benefits include:   

• Hybrid work – split your week between working in our office or at home 
• Generous PTO policy, including flex time 
• Paid parental leave 
• Medical, vision, dental benefits 
• Resources for savings and investments such as our 401(k) plan with company match 
• Company-sponsored events and swag 
• Dog friendly work environment 
• Opportunities to learn, develop, network, and connect 

Total compensation for this role is designed to be competitive with the market. The anticipated salary range for this Syracuse, NY-based position is $65,000 to $80,000 per year. The final offer will depend on the candidate's experience, skills, abilities, and geographic location, along with other business and organizational considerations. PHG also provides a comprehensive benefits package; for more information, please visit our website.  OUR HIRING PHILOSOPHY At Pinckney Hugo Group, we believe that diversity improves our agency and helps us to better serve our clients by offering different views, perspectives and experiences. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and team and aspire to better reflect the brands and people we serve. We strongly encourage people of color, members of the LGBTQAI community, people with disabilities and other underrepresented groups to apply to join our team. No matter who you are, you'll find opportunity here. We'll empower you to work on amazing brands with incredible teams, all while giving you the space you need to make this time whatever you want it to be. Apply today and explore all the ways you can grow with us. You'll be glad you did — and we will too.  We'd like to know more about you and why you're interested in PHG. Please be sure to include a cover letter with your resume submission.