Communications Manager

Communications Manager

Our growing public relations firm is seeking a Communications Manager. This is an in-person position in Denver, Colorado. Our firm serves a diverse array of political and business clients and provides a wide variety of communications services. The successful candidate will have a strong knowledge of both internal and external communications along with an understanding of the intersection of communications and politics. Our projects require driven, detail-oriented critical thinkers with a passion for results. A successful candidate should be eager to learn and grow in their role with a desire to expand their skillset.

JOB DETAILS

· Managing communications projects for assigned clients and assisting with communications needs on other clients.

· Serving as day-to-day contact with assigned clients and managing a successful line of regular communication on projects.

· Managing daily client correspondence and materials.

· Communicating project details and status to client and colleagues on a regular basis.

· Critical thinking to identify paths and facilitate completion of day-to-day client tasks and long-term client projects and firm goals.

· Develop client communications plans and outreach strategies, including those with a political, policy, and campaign focus.

· Assess and anticipate future client needs and identify opportunities for growth.

· Able to research and analyze information and provide recommendations to enable strategic decision-making.

· Skilled in developing marketing, media relations, and communication plans and materials.

· Skilled in media relations, including existing relationships with media community.

· Assist with firm administrative duties as assigned.

SKILL REQUIREMENTS

· Strong understanding of communications, media, and public relations.

· Strong understanding of the intersection of communications and politics.

· Must be self-starter with strong critical thinking skills, highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to multi-task, initiate and manage projects, and prioritize.

· Strong project management, organizational skills, and attention to detail.

· Strong working knowledge of social media platforms and engagement.

· Must be able to manage all details of a project from start to finish.

· Self-sufficient and knows how to operate on quick turnarounds with limited instruction.

· Expertise in policy and political communications is a benefit.

· Ability to meet and manage deadlines.

· Interpersonal skills that enable collaborative working relationships with fellow employees and demonstrate the ability to follow through on projects in a timely manner.

· Must have ability and interest in building and maintaining relationships with a broad network.

· Confident personality and comfortable working in high-energy and pressure situations.

· Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills are essential.

· Must have strong knowledge and experience of AP style.

· Strong copy-editing skills.

· Must be able to think both creatively and analytically.

· Strong working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook are required.

AREAS OF INTEREST

· Communications and marketing.

· Public relations.

· Client management.

· Federal, state, and local government.

· Political campaigns (candidate or issue).

· Energy & natural resources issues.

· Agriculture.

· Healthcare.

· Transportation.

· Tax policy.

· Business associations.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

· Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, journalism, public relations, or related.

· 3 to 5 years communications, public relations, or media experience is desired.

· Experience with political campaigns (candidate or issue) desired.

· Must be willing to work on energy, utilities, oil and natural gas issues.

· Some evenings/weekend work as well as overnight travel will be required.

· Must be discreet, professional, and have the ability to keep information confidential.

OTHER INFORMATION

Pac/West Strategies offers medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) Plan, paid time off, paid holidays and an energetic, fast-paced work environment that challenges our employees to excel in all assignments.

Salary range: $75,000-125,000 annually. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Denver, CO 80202 (Required)

Work Location: In person