Job Title: Communications, Public Relations, and Events Manager
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Saint Paul, MN
Salary: $60-75K (but commensurate with experience)
About Primacy Strategy Group and Synergetic Endeavors:
Primacy Strategy Group (PSG) is a Twin Cities based consulting firm specializing in public affairs, government relations, strategic communications, and choreographing each to work together seamlessly. With offices in St. Paul, MN, Bismarck, ND and Washington, D.C., and a lobbying presence in all 50 states, PSG has a strong record of success in delivering substantive results nationwide. We have worked with a wide variety of clients including fortune 500 companies, federal and state agencies, and mid-size businesses in the commercial, industrial, and healthcare sectors as well as municipalities and non-profits.
Co-headquartered and forming a dynamic partnership with PSG, Synergetic Endeavors (SE) has built a national reputation for providing exceptional service in the areas of business development, state, regional, and national convention planning, event creation & management, association management & coalition building, grassroots / grasstops mobilization, fundraising, public relations, and government affairs.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Communications and Public Relations Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in the field, with a proven track record of success in managing communication initiatives as well as in planning and executing public-facing events.
As the Communications, Public Relations, and Events Manager, you will be responsible for working alongside senior PSG/SE staff to create and implement comprehensive communication strategies – both for the firm(s) and our clients. Additionally, as the Events Manager, you will work alongside PSG/SE staff to execute, plan and manage large-scale national events and conferences.
In addition to the above responsibilities, this role also includes the following:
Communications & PR:
- Developing and executing effective communication and media relations programs.
- Coordinating public relations activities.
- Developing marketing and communication plans, including strategy, goals, budget, and tactics.
- Assist in business development plans.
- Assist in developing media relations strategies.
- Managing Primacy Strategy Group’s social media channels (as well as our clients’).
- Possess strong writing skills and utilize them to create social media content, draft press releases, and write talking points for keynote presentations, etc.
- Managing media inquiries and interview requests.
- Maintaining a keen understanding of industry trends affecting clients and making appropriate recommendations regarding communication strategy surrounding them.
Events Manager:
- Coordinating with PSG / SE leadership to plan events according to requirements, target audience and objectives.
- Coming up with suggestions to enhance the event’s success.
- Preparing budgets and ensuring adherence.
- Source and negotiate with vendors and suppliers.
Requirements:
- Proven working experience in public relations required.
- Significant experience in working on and executing public relations campaigns.
- Exceptional writing and editing skills.
- Solid experience with social media including blogs, Instagram, Facebook, X, etc.
- Proven experience working on and in events.
- Computer savvy; proficient in MS Office.
- Outstanding communication and negotiation ability.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- A knack for problem-solving.
- Customer-service orientation.
- A team player with leadership skills.
Education:
BA/MA degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, or a related discipline
Please send resume and cover letter to Careers@PrimacySG.com. Applications accepted until position is filled.