Public Relations Strategist
Remote
Collaborative Communications
Date Posted: 3/23/2026
The Public Relations Strategist will elevate the visibility and voice of our clients and the firm through earned media, storytelling, and strategic positioning. This role blends deep media expertise with strategic storytelling, working closely with client teams to develop narratives that resonate across press, thought leadership, and influencer channels. This role requires strong media instincts, an understanding of the education, philanthropy, and social impact landscape, and a track record of placing stories and building relationships that drive influence and credibility.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Media Planning
Serve as a leader at Collaborative in developing media strategies aligned to client goals, audiences, and issue areas
Identify story angles, develop pitch calendars, and guide timing of outreach based on current events and media cycles
Advise clients and project teams on media positioning, spokesperson preparedness, and opportunities for visibility
Monitor media trends, track coverage, and translate insights into recommendations for clients and campaign optimization
Lead and participate in rapid response efforts when needed—crafting timely, values-aligned content that helps clients break through in crowded narratives
Build meaningful relationships with reporters, producers, and editors to ensure that our clients are seen as go-to sources for stories, data, and quotes, and that Collaborative is positioned as the trusted PR consultancy that brings the highest quality stories and spokespeople to journalists.
Develop unique and nimble earned media strategies outside of traditional pitching techniques to ensure that clients are reaching media from all angles, and outreach strategies are adjusted based on media response. Examples could include LTE campaigns, deskside interviews, conference engagement approaches, etc.
Earned Media Execution
Write and pitch op-eds, bylines, and press releases to national and local outlets
Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, editors, and producers covering education, youth, policy, and philanthropy
Monitor media trends and identify real-time opportunities for clients to enter public conversations
Narrative and Thought Leadership Integration
Collaborate with internal teams to align media efforts with content, messaging, and thought leadership strategies
Provide input on message development, thought leadership strategies, talking points, and interview prep
Track and evaluate coverage and/or relationship development outcomes to inform future efforts
Collaborative Support and Visibility
Support Collaborative’s own brand-building efforts through proactive media engagement and strategic counsel across business and nonprofit outlets and platforms
Identify new business development targets by analyzing media and communications trends, assessing alignment with client needs, and positioning Collaborative for new partnerships and engagements
Contribute to proposal development and scoping of new business by actively participating in proposal writing and supporting the definition and structuring of new business opportunities
Serve as a resource for junior staff and provide media coaching to colleagues
Qualifications:
Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in public relations, media relations, or strategic communications.
Demonstrated success securing earned media coverage and developing integrated media strategies in education, nonprofit, or philanthropic contexts.
Strong writing and storytelling skills, with the ability to distill complex ideas into persuasive, accessible content for diverse audiences.
Confidence engaging with reporters and positioning spokespeople for high-profile opportunities.
Familiarity with digital marketing, paid media campaigns, and the intersections between media, narrative, and movement-building.
Comfort working across multiple client teams and fast-moving deadlines.
Strategic thinker with excellent judgment, collaboration skills, and attention to detail.
To Apply:
Please combine a cover letter, writing sample, and resume into a single file and email it with the subject line “Public Relations Strategist” to jobs@collaborativecommunications.com. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. No phone calls please.
The statements in this description represent typical elements, criteria and general work performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills for this job.
Collaborative Communications is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace that embraces the power of diverse perspectives. We believe that the strength of our organization lies in the unique backgrounds, experiences, and talents of our team members. We promote equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of gender, race, class, sexual orientation, disability, or age.