Associate for Conscious Communications PR Firm

Elle Communications is seeking a full-time publicist with a minimum of 3-5 years of PR experience for our growing agency with headquarters in both NYC and LA, and a satellite office in San Francisco. The position is temporarily virtual, but will eventually shift to a hybrid model of one day per week required in-office in 2022.  

At Elle, we represent an array of businesses and distinctive individuals working hard and smart to make the world a better place, and our strength in work comes from our team of diverse backgrounds and experience who can help deserving causes break through the noise and into the mainstream conversation. For this position specifically, our new team member would be leading client projects that elevate immigrants, that celebrate Black joy and resilience, and that fight for innovative policies and national legislation that tackle issues including, but not limited to, eliminating poverty, advancing worker’s rights, overhauling the criminal justice system, protecting Indigenous communities and lands, increasing civic engagement, accelerating climate justice, and elevating diverse stories that aim to further basic human rights.

Candidates must have several years of experience working inside of a public relations agency and will need to be able to showcase specific strategic results you have driven for non-profits, foundations, and/or social and racial justice initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, a passion for driving positive change in the world, is results-driven, experience navigating top issues-oriented political, business and lifestyle accounts, can provide examples of top-tier media results, maintains close relationships with journalists in NYC or LA, as well as in the national landscape. Displayed interest in the social impact space is required.

Key Responsibilities:

-Garner meaningful media and influencer coverage for all client accounts

-Showcase deep media relationships and continue to build on those for clients in purview

-Consistently seek out new outlets, contacts, etc. that should be either top tier or in communication with 

-Consistently craft compelling pitches 

-Work with the team to develop new creative strategies on a regular basis in order to land meaningful client coverage 

-Secure thought leadership opportunities for expert clients

-Demonstrates a clear understanding of client goals and how to effectively communicate value to the client

ABOUT ELLE: We believe there is a lot of good in the world and that we can use PR to elevate pioneers who are driving positive change. Through our LA and NYC headquarters, we offer a team of seasoned experts to support you in media, talent, and influencer relations, communications strategy, media training, and thought leadership. Our clients are non-profits, social enterprises, CSR teams, ethical brands, political activists and leaders making the world a better place each and every day. We offer great benefits (fully paid medical, dental, vision), 401K matching, a monthly health allowance, unlimited time off, a positive and collaborative company culture that is dedicated to respecting boundaries and supporting the personal lives of our team outside of work, and a commitment to diversity and growth opportunities. 

HOW TO APPLY: 

To expedite the hiring process, please send your cover letter and resume to resumes@ellecomm.com for consideration. We will get back to you if we feel it is a great fit. Please do not apply if you do not meet all of the requirements, including experience. Resumes will be accepted only via email. Please, no phone calls, tweets, sliding into DMS, or messenger pigeons. Thank you in advance for your interest.