Senior PR Manager/Director (National Media)

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Job Title: Senior PR Manager/Director (National Media)
Location-Type: Remote (U.S. – EST/CST preferred)
Start Date Is: ASAP
Duration: ~6 months (contract, with extension potential)
Compensation Range: $40/hr – $49/hr

Job Description:
Senior PR professional driving national media placements and managing high-visibility, evolving public affairs narratives.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Pitch and secure placements in Tier 1 national media outlets (print, digital, broadcast)
• Build and leverage relationships with national journalists and editors
• Manage ongoing, evolving narratives (crisis-style communications)
• Collaborate with internal PR team members on strategy and execution
• Develop PR strategies to elevate national visibility
• Create and maintain editorial calendars aligned to campaign goals
• Execute day-to-day outreach and media engagement efforts

Requirements:

• Must-Haves:
  • Proven success securing placements in Tier 1 national media
  • Strong existing relationships with national journalists and outlets
  • Experience in hard news, public affairs, or crisis communications
  • Ability to both execute and contribute to PR strategy
  • Demonstrated success managing evolving, time-sensitive storylines
• Nice-to-Haves:
  • Experience developing editorial calendars and PR frameworks
  • Background in government, public sector, or regulated industries
  • Ability to lead strategy while remaining hands-on
  • Flexibility to support multiple accounts

Benefits:

This role is eligible to enroll in both Mondo's health insurance plan and retirement plan. Mondo defers to the applicable State or local law for paid sick leave eligibility