Orion Strategies Looking for Senior Manager/Manager at Canonsburg, PA Full Time

Orion Strategies is seeking a strategic communications professional with a minimum of 7 years of experience.

The individual hired for this position will be required to work in-person in the Pittsburgh

region. This position is not available for remote work.

We offer competitive compensation commensurate with experience and a generous benefits package to our full-time employees.

Principal responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Working with minimal supervision to apply knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to achieve identified deliverables on behalf of clients
• Creating, leading and executing strategic communications and public and government relations campaigns and projects with measurable deliverables
• Serving as primary point of contact for clients and projects at the local, state, regional, and national level
• Developing and overseeing the execution of various efforts within public relations, stakeholder relations, community outreach and coalition building functions
• Writing and editing of media communications, including press releases, background materials, biographies, media pitches, op-eds, outreach letters, etc.
• Identifying cross-platform opportunities for magnifying client or project efforts
• Developing and executing unique events and media opportunities
• Maintaining and managing strong media relations, coordinating meetings and engagement on behalf of clients or projects
• Conducting outreach by phone to stakeholders and community officials on client projects and issues
• Engaging and developing relationships with current and potential clients for new business opportunities
• Developing and drafting strategic communications proposals for scopes of work to be executed on behalf of current and potential clients
• Promoting and attending special events and functions for the elevation of the Company brand and engaging for client prospecting and to generate leads
• All other duties, as assigned

The ideal candidate will:

• Have a minimum of 7 years of experience managing public relations or communications with first-hand knowledge in media relations, public relations and social media engagement
• Have strong written and oral communication abilities
• Be comfortable utilizing both phone and technology platforms to correspond with clients, co-workers and project stakeholders in a timely fashion
• Have sound organization and time management skills
• Have working knowledge of project management systems and tools
• Have personal and professional knowledge and experience with social media platforms
• Possess a strong knowledge of and the ability to use Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Be able to function well in a high-paced environment.
• Have experience with business development
• Have a willingness to travel

We are a strategic communications firm serving national, regional and local clients in various industries through public relations, governmental affairs, research and polling, stakeholder relations, grassroots marketing, community outreach, coalition building, and creative services.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Canonsburg, PA 15317: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location