Flynn Wright is seeking a public relations professional to serve our growing client PR business in the Pacific Northwest, representing the agency ideally in Montana or Des Moines.

You’re a seasoned public relations professional with expertise in strategic communications. You’ll be responsible for managing public relations, media relations, and social media programs for consumer and B2B clients. You’ll collaborate closely with clients to develop and execute content strategies and plans, ensuring that their messages resonate with their target audiences. The ideal candidate will possess a strong and diverse background in strategic communications, including experience in developing plans, producing content, media outreach, engaging audiences, and evaluating results.

We’re a full-service agency with offices in Des Moines and Sioux Falls. At the heart of our success has always been human creativity. The role of brilliant individuals, and their original ideas, remains just as relevant today as when we opened our doors 40 years ago. That’s why we continue to take care of our own like we take care of our clients.

• Act as an agency contact for client PR needs; assist with or lead planning and implementation of strategic communication efforts.
• Provide PR consultation, implementing media relations and social media programs, and planning and creating PR content.
• Serve as an expert in all facets of strategic communications/PR, including local and trade media relations and corporate communications, audience engagement, content planning and development, and social media.
• Serve as a primary go-to in several situations that help advance our clients’ brand reputation and general marketing objectives — which could span traditional public relations and marketing communications, as well as emerging non-traditional news outlets.
• Be versatile and flexible, putting diverse skills and experience to work both proactively and reactively.

• At least five years of relevant experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree in public relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or related field required.
• Great communication skills, and proactive problem-solver who’s eager to learn about the business of our clients.
• A mindset that makes it possible to work with multiple people on multiple projects in the extensive knowledge of public relations principles and strategies.
• Excellent public speaking skills.
• Excellent written communication skills with a proven ability to write in a journalistic style that is customary for external publications.
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with media contacts and outlets.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with the proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Benefits are pending full-time or part-time employment, but full-time employees receive:

• Comprehensive plans for group health, dental, vision and life insurance.
• 401k with company match.
• Plenty of Personal Time Off (PTO), plus paid holidays.
• Potential for bonuses based on success of agency.
• Extracurriculars that tend to be historic events.