We’re Hiring: Part-Time Communications Strategist

Written By Rachel Sutherland

LOCATION: Charlotte-based 

TYPE: Part-Time; 20 hours a week

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Communications Strategist should be a dynamic individual with a proven track record of articulating strategy, executing public relations plans and managing client expectations. This part-time position requires an average of 20 hours a week (Charlotte-based, but mostly remote/work-from-home) and reports to the CFO/Vice President of Strategy.


RACHEL SUTHERLAND COMMUNICATIONS
We’re not your average public relations agency: we’re small, sharp, and we move fast. Our clients are the kind people talk about — for all the right reasons. From emerging hospitality brands, to bold civic initiatives, to innovative, essential non-profits, we help our clients cut through the noise. Now, we’re looking for a Part-Time Communications Strategist who gets it. Someone with the dexterity to craft compelling press releases and social media.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Work with Client Operations Manager to build and maintain client relationships, confidently interacting with all levels of leadership internally and externally.

  • Seamlessly manage multiple projects of various scopes with differing and converging timelines.

  • Participate in new client onboarding.

  • Serve as a knowledgeable, reliable point of contact, including expertise of tools and knowledge of various stakeholders to gather necessary assets or information.

  • Identify and understand challenges or underlying concerns, proactively share ideas, and develop effective, tactful responses or elevate to higher management.

  • Work independently and cooperatively with a positive demeanor and supportive team mindset.

  • Contribute to the development and maintenance of public relations source lists for each client.

  • Occasionally accompany clients to media interviews/opportunities.

  • Write sharp press releases, pitches, talking points, and media briefs.

  • Occasionally create social media content. 


OTHER DUTIES

  • Collaborate in the management of projects within Asana and Slack.

  • Engage with media and influencers independently to build and nurture relationships. 

  • Participate in monthly meetings (in person or via Zoom) with clients and RSC team. 

  • Contribute details of media placements and PR progress to monthly analytics notes for each client on or before the first of each month.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Advertising/Marketing, Communications, or related field.

  • Experience developing and implementing new strategies and programs that successfully achieve business objectives.

  • Organized and skilled in project management. Must balance high-priority, long-term projects with short-term, immediate deadlines.

  • Proven ability to effectively leverage marketing budgets.

  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

  • Fast, creative thinker/problem solver.

  • Team player.

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

  • The ability to network and create strong interpersonal connections with key industry players is a definite plus.

BENEFITS

Equipment provided
Flexible scheduling
Professional development opportunities

PAY RANGE

$24 an hour, 20 hours a week to start

To apply or be considered for future openings, please email info@rachelsutherland.net with your resume and work samples, or links to work samples. Impress us. Surprise us. But don’t call us or DM us. Make us want to follow you.

Rachel Sutherland
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