Public Relations Specialist

Job Details
Description
Job Summary:
Under the guidance of the Communications Director, the Public Relations Specialist will help manage external communications and media-related functions, ensuring IAPP products, services, and spokespeople are represented accurately and effectively in global traditional media and social media. The ideal candidate is strategic, organized, proactive, and creative, with exceptional interpersonal communication and writing skills. Prior experience in global media relations, reporter management, PR agencies, managing social media accounts, creating social media content, and working with experts in various fields is preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Oversee the execution of the IAPP communications plan, ensuring consistency in messaging across all external platforms and media outlets.

With the Communications Director, help develop media relations programs to promote IAPP’s products and offerings, optimizing engagement opportunities.

Build and maintain strong relationships with global journalists, editors, and media outlets to ensure positive coverage of IAPP.

Identify opportunities for SMEs to participate in industry events, conferences, and panel discussions.

Serve as the primary liaison between SMEs and the media, arranging and coordinating interviews, press briefings, and public appearances.

Monitor and track media coverage, providing regular reports to measure the effectiveness of communication efforts.

Help with creation of social media content — including graphic design work and video content.

Assist in content brainstorms for social and print media.

Develop press releases, advisories, pitches, and talking points as needed.

Collaborate effectively with multiple teams within IAPP.

Additional Duties
Additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, or a related field; plus 2-5 years of experience in a public relations role.

Excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to relate to global audiences with multiple dimensions of diversity, and work collaboratively.

Experience implementing communications strategies as well as using data to drive content strategies.

Proficient in all MS Office applications.

Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, with keen attention to detail.

Past experience with InDesign or other graphic and layout software.

Proficiency and comfort with social media (i.e., LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram).

Ability to work independently on routine tasks.

Work Environment
At the IAPP, we value in-person connections fueled by fun, excellence, and communication. To align with this value, we have a hybrid work environment that allows for two remote days and three days in our Portsmouth, NH office.

About the IAPP
The IAPP is a policy-neutral, not-for-profit association founded in 2000 with a mission to define, promote, and improve the professions of privacy, AI governance, and digital responsibility globally. We are the largest association of our kind in the world, helping practitioners develop and advance their careers, and assisting companies and institutions in managing and protecting data. More information about the IAPP is available at iapp.org.

What We Offer
Working at the IAPP is an opportunity like no other. In addition to a competitive compensation package including base salary, bonus, and a full range of benefits, the IAPP offers a creative, supportive, and flexible environment. Other perks include casual dress, a dog-friendly office, summer hours, and sabbaticals after seven years of service. We work in a “get-stuff-done” culture that values respect, personal and professional growth, and an entrepreneurial attitude. We have been named to Business NH Magazine’s Hall of Fame for “Best Small Companies to Work for in NH.”

Want to be part of our dynamic and rapidly growing organization? View more information about all of our open positions on our website: iapp.org/careers.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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