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The Baker Agency, a full-service, woman-owned communications agency, with offices in Albany, N.Y., Pittsburgh, Pa. and St. Petersburg, Fla., is seeking to hire an experienced, talented Director, Public Relations (PR) and Marketing to work on-site and play a critical role within the agency, serving as the primary day-to-day strategic contact for clients while overseeing the successful execution of integrated public relations, marketing and video campaigns. This individual will manage client relationships, leads account teams, drive campaign strategy across a range of clients within the agency’s roster, including healthcare, hospitality, government, professional services, sports, education, technology, nonprofit and real estate.  

This individual will work on-site and in conjunction with internal stakeholders to drive internal PR and Marketing strategy and execution across the agency.   

The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, strategic thinker and proactive project leader who thrives in a fast-paced agency environment and is passionate about delivering impactful client initiatives. 

Responsibilities:

• Create and execute strategy related to marketing and PR campaigns on behalf of clients. 
• Develop and execute branding, advertising and promotional programs on behalf of clients.   
• Creation of press releases, speeches, pitch letters, cast studies, etc. 
• Work across Baker PR team to brainstorm fresh marketing, PR, advertising and digital ideas. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on campaign execution, including the development of content and design to ensure campaign effectiveness. 
• Develop timelines, agendas, media plans, and action items to drive press and social programs forward productively. 
• Design and review a variety of promotional and marketing materials for the Agency and its clients.  
• Create and manage marketing and PR campaigns across digital and traditional platforms. 
• Conduct regular review and assessment of all materials to ensure accuracy and consistency. 
• Monitor progress of marketing and PR campaigns to determine success. 
• Determine KPI’s for clients and report on metrics. 
• Establish relationships with current clients and attend key meetings, events, etc.   
• Remain informed of marketing and PR strategies and trends. 

Key skills:

• Ability to connect communications activity to a client’s business goals, reputation and positioning.  
• Demonstrate strong branding, advertising and promotional abilities and leadership skills to effectively address client needs in the areas of PR and marketing. 
• Build trust with clients and act as a strategic advisor.  
• Ability to produce and edit: press releases, media pitches, thought leadership articles, messaging documents. 
• Successfully manage multiple clients, deadlines and deliverables simultaneously, while ensuring campaigns stay on schedule, on budget and within scope. 
• Demonstrate the ability to prioritize work, manage competing deadlines and maintain attention to detail. 
• Demonstrate the ability to delegate work, provide feedback and mentor team members while maintaining quality control. 
• Navigate unexpected challenges, shifting client priorities and tight deadlines with confidence and creativity. 
• Understand client industries, competitive landscapes and how communications contributes to revenue growth. 
• Understand how to track, measure and communicate PR results, including media coverage, engagement metrics and campaign performance. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, journalism, marketing or related field. 
• 6–10 years of experience in public relations, marketing and/or strategic communications. 
• Agency experience strongly preferred. 
• Strong client management and strategic planning experience. 
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills. 
• Ability to manage multiple clients and deadlines simultaneously. 
• Strong leadership, mentoring and organizational skills. 
• Experience with media monitoring and PR tools (Cision, Meltwater, Muck Rack, etc.). 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 Suite and in social media channels. 

Benefits:

• Health and Dental 
• 401(k) 
• Paid Vacation/Sick Time 
• Professional Development 
• Employee Compensation Incentive Program 
• Annual Wellness Stipend 
• Summer Fridays 

If you are interested in applying to become a member of The Baker Agency, please email resume and cover letter to marisa@thebakeragencyinc.com. 

The Baker Agency, a full-service, woman-owned communications agency, with offices in Albany, N.Y., Pittsburgh, Pa. and St. Petersburg, Fla., is seeking to hire an organized individual to join the creative and talented team as an on-site executive assistant.  

We are looking for an outgoing and confident individual who can thrive in a high-energy, fast-paced environment with great attention to detail. This position is currently part-time with the potential for full-time employment.  

Responsibilities:

• Provide high-level support for senior leadership 
• Prepare documents 
• Arrange staff meetings 
• Schedule appointments and update event calendars 
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail 
• Copy, file and maintain both paper and electronic documents 
• Order office supplies 
• Book travel arrangements and overnight accommodations for president and CEO and other team members 
• Assist on various projects as needed 
• Run miscellaneous errands 

Qualifications:

• Associate degree required. Bachelor’s degree highly preferred. 
• Minimum of 3-5 years of Administrative Assistant/Executive Assistant experience, preferably working for a C-Suite. 
• Professionally polished with exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal. 
• Excellent organizational skills, with strong attention to details 
• Ability to multitask and perform well under pressure. 
• Strong proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Microsoft Teams and QuickBooks. 
• Strong computer skills a must. 
• Always maintain strict confidentiality. 

Benefits:

• Health and Dental 
• 401(k) 
• Paid Vacation/Sick Time 
• Professional Development 
• Employee Compensation Incentive Program 
• Annual Wellness Stipend 
• Summer Fridays 

If you are interested in applying to become a member of The Baker Agency, please email resume and cover letter to marisa@thebakeragencyinc.com. 

The Baker Agency, a full-service, woman-owned communications agency with offices in Albany, N.Y., Pittsburgh, Pa., and St. Petersburg, Fla., is seeking an innovative and growth-minded Director to join our expanding team across three locations and nationally. The successful candidate will possess deep expertise in public relations and marketing and will be responsible for driving integrated communications strategies that deliver measurable impact. The on-site Director will be a dynamic leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is committed to business development and excels at building strong client relationships. Some travel between offices and client sites, as well as occasional after-hours work, will be required to meet client and agency needs.

Responsibilities:

• Generate and close new business leads, supporting agency growth with a minimum of $100k annually in new business development.
• Assist in the research, writing and development of new business proposals and high-level presentations.
• Serve as the primary day-to-day strategic contact for clients, overseeing and supervising account teams to ensure the successful execution of integrated PR, marketing and advocacy campaigns. Provide effective leadership, mentorship and performance management for direct reports and junior staff.
• Oversee various issues and advocacy campaigns; oversee account support and management, writing and research, content and creative service needs; utilize vendors and outside consultants as needed to carry out client requirements, impact issues and maintain a favorable public image for private and public organizations, municipalities, associations and non-profits.
• Write compelling and on-brand messaging and advocacy content for traditional, digital and social platforms, and provide general insights into managing social media campaigns and efforts.
• Lead or support colleagues in creating advocacy materials, press releases, media advisories, scripts, speeches, talking points, blog content, social media postings and advertising copy.
• Provide media training to clients and team members to ensure effective spokesperson performance in interviews and public appearances.
• Provide strategic counsel to clients and associations with support from senior members of the agency; establish high-level influencer, elected official staff, and community business relationships, including key political print, broadcast and digital journalists. Lead crisis communications planning, response and management for clients, ensuring effective messaging and reputation protection during high-pressure situations.
• Lead, supervise and motivate the team in delivering policy briefs to clients; create and manage client public affairs and issue campaign budgets and work with team members to ensure that all projects are completed within budget and on time.
• Attend networking events, policy forums and media events, as well as meetings with clients, partner organizations and elected officials to discuss issue campaigns and activities.

 Qualifications:

• 7–10+ years of experience in public relations or strategic communications, preferably in an agency.
• Proven success in business development, including lead generation, proposal development and closing new business opportunities.
• Strong experience building, scaling, or leading integrated public affairs, PR or marketing campaigns across diverse sectors and markets.
• Proven client management skills, with expertise serving as the day-to-day contact and managing multiple regional, statewide or national accounts.
• Expertise in developing and executing integrated campaigns (PR, marketing) across paid, earned, shared and owned channels.
• Exceptional writing, messaging and storytelling skills, with experience developing a range of advocacy, PR and marketing materials.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with elected officials, policymakers, community leaders, media, clients and key stakeholders.
• Strong communicator and strategic thinker, able to provide high-level counsel to clients and internal teams.
• Experience managing budgets, timelines, and cross-functional teams, including coordinating vendors, consultants, and internal resources.
• Proactive, growth-minded leader who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is passionate about delivering impactful client initiatives.

 Benefits:

• Health and Dental 
• 401(k) 
• Paid Vacation/Sick Time 
• Professional Development 
• Employee Compensation Incentive Program 
• Annual Wellness Stipend 
• Summer Fridays 

If you are interested in applying to become a member of The Baker Agency, please email your resume and cover letter to megan@thebakeragencyinc.com.

The Baker Agency, a full-service, woman-owned communications agency, with offices in Albany, N.Y., Pittsburgh, Pa. and St. Petersburg, Fla., is seeking to hire an experienced, talented Senior Account Manager to work on-site and play a critical role within the agency, serving as the primary day-to-day strategic contact for clients while overseeing the successful execution of integrated public relations, marketing and video campaigns. This individual will manage client relationships, leads account teams, drive campaign strategy across a range of clients within the agency’s roster, including healthcare, hospitality, government, professional services, sports, education, technology, nonprofit and real estate. This individual will also work in conjunction with all agency clients and teams across all established and growing markets.  

The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, strategic thinker and proactive project leader who thrives in a fast-paced agency environment and is passionate about delivering impactful client initiatives. 

Responsibilities:

• Create and execute strategy related to marketing and PR campaigns on behalf of clients. 
• Develop and execute branding, advertising and promotional programs on behalf of clients.   
• Creation of press releases, speeches, pitch letters, cast studies, etc. 
• Work across The Baker Agency team to brainstorm fresh marketing, PR, advertising and digital ideas. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on campaign execution, including the development of content and design to ensure campaign effectiveness. 
• Develop timelines, agendas, media plans, and action items to drive press and social programs forward productively. 
• Design and review a variety of promotional and marketing materials for the Agency and its clients.  
• Create and manage marketing and PR campaigns across digital and traditional platforms. 
• Conduct regular review and assessment of all materials to ensure accuracy and consistency. 
• Monitor progress of marketing and PR campaigns to determine success. 
• Determine KPI’s for clients and report on metrics. 
• Establish relationships with current clients and attend key meetings, events, etc.   
• Remain informed of marketing and PR strategies and trends. 

Key Skills:

• Ability to connect communications activity to a client’s business goals, reputation and positioning.  
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities and leadership skills to effectively address client needs and guide account teams to success. 
• Build trust with clients and act as a strategic advisor.  
• Ability to produce and edit: press releases, media pitches, thought leadership articles, messaging documents. 
• Successfully manage multiple clients, deadlines and deliverables simultaneously, while ensuring campaigns stay on schedule, on budget and within scope. 
• Demonstrate the ability to prioritize work, manage competing deadlines and maintain attention to detail. 
• Demonstrate the ability to delegate work, provide feedback and mentor team members while maintaining quality control. 
• Navigate unexpected challenges, shifting client priorities and tight deadlines with confidence and creativity. 
• Understand client industries, competitive landscapes and how communications contributes to revenue growth. 
• Understand how to track, measure and communicate PR results, including media coverage, engagement metrics and campaign performance. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, journalism, marketing or related field. 
• 6–10 years of experience in public relations or strategic communications. 
• Agency experience strongly preferred. 
• Proven success securing national, regional, and trade media coverage. 
• Strong client management and strategic planning experience. 
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills. 
• Ability to manage multiple clients and deadlines simultaneously. 
• Strong leadership, mentoring and organizational skills. 
• Experience with media monitoring and PR tools (Cision, Meltwater, Muck Rack, etc.). 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 Suite and in social media channels. 

Benefits:

• Health and Dental 
• 401(k) 
• Paid Vacation/Sick Time 
• Professional Development 
• Employee Compensation Incentive Program 
• Annual Wellness Stipend 
• Summer Fridays 

If you are interested in applying to become a member of The Baker Agency, please email resume and cover letter to marisa@thebakeragencyinc.com. 

The Baker Agency, a full-service, woman-owned communications agency, with offices in Albany, N.Y., Pittsburgh, Pa. and St. Petersburg, Fla., is seeking to hire an experienced, talented account executive to work on-site in conjunction with all Baker PR teams to deliver exceptional account management services for a range of clients in the agency’s roster that includes healthcare, hospitality, lifestyle, government, legal, sports, higher education, technology and real estate industries.  

Candidates must be highly organized, detail-oriented, hungry to work and have excellent communication skills, both oral and written.  

Responsibilities:

• Write and distribute press releases, media advisories, pitch letters, case studies, blog posts and more. 
• Drive media and influencer outreach; arrange media interviews and prepare clients; monitor media coverage and provide results to team members and clients. 
• Create content for and manage clients’ social media accounts such as Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. 
• Work with Creative Services team to identify existing messaging and content that can be leveraged in overall media and influencer outreach plans. 
• Write clear and concise content for media pitches, blog posts, social media posts, press releases, and other content; work closely with social media team to develop and execute messages. 
• Brainstorm new ideas for PR campaigns. 
• Attend client events and industry conferences and workshops. 
• Assist team in the planning and executing of client events. 

Key Skills:

• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills (whether by phone, in person or by email). 
• You need to be hot on spelling, grammar and proof-reading, as well have a creative flair for creating engaging copy. 
• Able to work independently and work well in a team-oriented, collaborative environment. 
• Strong organizational and time-management skills; you will be required to work on tight media deadlines as well as meeting the demands of your team and clients. 
• You must have solid presentation skills whether communicating ideas to your team, presenting stories to journalists or presenting PR and media campaigns to clients, you need to organize information succinctly to capture their attention. 
• Creative and energetic personality.  
• Strong analytical skills. 
• Strong understanding of social media, integration, monitoring and measurement tools. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, journalism or marketing. 
• At least 2-4 years of PR agency experience, communications or other related field. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 Suite and in social media channels. 

Benefits:

• Health and Dental 
• 401(k) 
• Paid Vacation/Sick Time 
• Professional Development 
• Employee Compensation Incentive Program 
• Annual Wellness Stipend 
• Summer Fridays 

If you are interested in applying to become a member of The Baker Agency, please email resume and cover letter to marisa@thebakeragencyinc.com.