LFS is hiring - Public and Media Relations Manager

Postion

Discipline:
Public Relations
Reports To:
Senior Vice President and Program Manager
Effective Date:
January 2012

Job Summary:
LeapFrog Solutions, a woman-owned small business, strategic marketing communications firm on a fast growth track with commercial and government clients, seeks an experienced, motivated and energetic manager to oversee public and media relations efforts.

Responsibilities:
Provides leadership and overall support to the account team in the day-to-day public and media relations support of a large government account with duties as follows:

Leads public and media relations tasks including research, media monitoring, writing, media outreach, satellite media tours, multimedia news releases, media training, and social media engagement
Develops strategies and tactics in support of the program’s public and media relations goals
Creates and maintain extensive nationwide media lists and relationships with the goal to ensure all areas of media are targeted
Demonstrates experience in communications concepts and tactics, including media relations and social media
Provides a professional presence representing the client at conferences, trade shows, special events and other meetings
Integrates research and creative work concepts into account activity
Thrives as a contributor on a creative team that collaborates in addressing client challenges
Presents positive, flexible attitude that lends itself to effective client relations and service
Manages projects with attention to detail, accuracy and quality while meeting established
deadlines
Organizes and manages multiple responsibilities effectively
Demonstrates strong written and verbal skills
Demonstrates efficiency in word processing, reporting, presentation development and online
research
Writes, proofreads, formats, and edits skills in accordance with style standards
Develops and manages schedules, budgets and resource plans
Demonstrates a thirst for knowledge and learning, and demonstrates continual improvement in
communications skills
Navigates through an environment of constant change – and demonstrates ability to see and
create opportunities with every change
Provides general government contract support

Requirements:
B.A. in public relations, journalism, communications or related field
Experience writing for both Web and traditional outlets is preferred
7-10 years of public relations/communications experience
Account management experience • Familiarity working with government agencies
Strong writing/editing/proofreading skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Ability to work as a team player and independently in a fast-paced environment
Maintain discretion when handling sensitive and confidential matters
Ability to travel 25-30% of the time

Preferred Experience/Qualifications:
Public relations industry experience, commercial and government
Some branding, print, web and multimedia production and management experience and
understanding
Excellent prior client management/relations experience
Multi-tasker, team player, personable and goals-driven
Attention to detail, deadlines, accounts
Positive, can-do attitude, flexible, organized

Compensation:
Competitive and commensurate with experience.

Please send cover letter, resume and three writing samples to lfs_careers@leapfrogit.com and place “PR Manager” in subject header. Candidates may be asked to complete a writing test. This is a full time position.