PR and Media Relations Expert

About RH Strategic

RH Strategic is seeking public relations and media relations professionals at multiple levels to join our growing team. Whether you are early in your career and looking to sharpen your media pitching and content skills, or a more seasoned practitioner ready to manage client relationships and lead strategy, this is a chance to grow your career with a firm dedicated to industries shaping the future.

RH Strategic is a well-established public relations agency that has been growing steadily for 17 years. With a team of 40 professionals nationwide, we partner with innovators across technology, cybersecurity, healthcare, sustainability, and education — industries that are shaping the future.

At RH Strategic, we thrive on collaboration and creativity. Team members describe our work environment as empowering, inclusive, and supportive, with a purposeful atmosphere that encourages growth and fresh ideas. Our mentorship culture emphasizes both professional development and work-life balance. The environment is dynamic and rewarding, where careers flourish and people genuinely enjoy working together to shape the future.

We welcome applications from professionals who are curious about innovation and motivated to make an impact through meaningful storytelling.

Responsibilities May Include:

• Supporting account teams through project management, research, reporting, and media list development.
• Drafting and editing press releases, blog posts, bylines, pitches, and client communications.
• Building relationships with reporters, pitching stories, and securing media coverage.
• Monitoring news cycles and generating creative media angles for clients.
• Managing day-to-day client relationships, ensuring strategies align with business goals.
• Leading the development and execution of PR campaigns across earned, owned, and digital media.
• Mentoring junior staff and shaping their professional growth.

What We’re Looking For:

• A passion for storytelling, news, and the evolving media landscape.
• Strong writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Demonstrated interest in industries like technology, healthcare, cybersecurity, sustainability, or education.
• Experience in public relations, communications, or journalism (ranging from entry-level to senior leadership).

Requirements:

• 2–7 years of public relations or communications experience, including agency experience.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and deliver high-quality work.
• Strong writing and editing skills, with familiarity in AP Style.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, clients, and media.
• Creative and critical thinker who can bring fresh ideas to client campaigns.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment and energized by variety in your work.
• Receptive to feedback and committed to continuous learning and growth.
• Team player who makes projects better through your involvement and is excited to contribute to award-winning work.

We are hiring PR Specialists, Associates, Senior Associates, and Account Supervisors in both our Seattle and Washington, D.C. offices. All roles are full-time and require an in-office presence of at least three days per week.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: $50,000–$120,000 annually.

This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. The Company may, in its discretion, also offer an annual bonus in an amount, if any, to be determined by the Company. Bonuses are not guaranteed.

Benefits:

• Insurance: 100% paid base premium for the employee’s medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurances.
• Transportation Subsidy: $100 per month.
• Paid Time Off: 16 days of annual PTO, 12 firm holidays, 1 floating day off, and 1 paid day of service.
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with automatic, fully vested match.

RH Strategic is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

We will not be able to respond to every submission. No calls, recruiters, or offers for contract work, please.

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