Job Title: Senior Communications Strategist

Barracuda Public Relations is hiring a Senior Communications Strategist. will organize, manage, and plan complex projects for the organization and its clients. Interested applicants should send their resumes and portfolios to info@barracudapr.com.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Oversees a team of managers and specialists to ensure projects are completed on time and to specifications.
• Delegates work and assignments to team members based on expertise, work experience, and time constraints.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Leads an interdepartmental team to complete an assigned project on time, to client specifications, and with accuracy and efficiency.
• Outlines the tasks involved in the project and delegates accordingly.
• Conducts risk assessments; reports identified risks to management; provides recommendations for mitigation of risk (including termination of the project if appropriate).
• Addresses questions, concerns, and/or complaints throughout the project.
• Acts as a liaison between company, clients, and vendors.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and clients.
• Assigns project teams.
• Conduct internal client and or project on-boarding to provide training and information required to promote and represent clients, projects, and programs.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, local, industry, contractual, and company regulations, standards, specifications, and best practices.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Develops and implements successful communication strategies across a variety of topics, issues and stakeholders.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at a time in a fast-paced environment.
• Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn about the project or service being developed.
• Application of good knowledge of marketing, public relations, media relations, and public involvement programs.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field, which may include Communications, Public Relations, or Journalism.
• At least three years of related experience required.
• Knowledge or experience with working with government agencies.
• Public meeting data collection and analysis experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to attend events and public meetings outside of regular work hours.