Public Relations Associate

Full-Time Position

Devaney & Associates is looking for a resourceful and detail-oriented professional who is savvy in both traditional and new media to join our PR team. Applicants should have a degree in communications, marketing, public relations, or journalism and up to two years of related working experience. Our ideal candidate will have a strong working knowledge and understanding of news media outlets (especially in the Baltimore/DC area), excellent writing, research, and communication skills, and the ability to manage work for multiple clients while adhering to deadlines.

In this position, you will support the PR director in:

Developing public relations plans for our growing client base of B2B and B2C brands, and non-profit organizations.
Researching local, national, and trade media outlets, compiling contact lists, obtaining editorial calendars, and identifying opportunities to secure publicity for our clients.
Writing and distributing press releases, media advisories, story pitches, and conducting follow-up with media via email and phone.
Coordinating television/radio/podcast appearances and other media interviews, including preparing client background information and talking points.
Conducting interviews with client subject-matter experts and drafting by-lined articles to be published in media outlets.
Identifying and submitting our clients for awards and speaking opportunities.
Tracking, saving, and documenting client media placements.
Brainstorming, researching, and identifying potential new industry and community partners for our clients.
Writing articles for client publications, including newsletters, magazines, and annual reports.
Collaborating with our social media team on social media campaigns, and writing online content including blog and social media posts when necessary.

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a talented, supportive, professional team in a dynamic work environment with room to grow. To apply, fill out the form below with your résumé, a cover letter that tells us what makes you the ideal candidate for this position, and up to three portfolio/writing samples.

This is an in-person position at our Owings Mills, MD office.

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