Public Relations Project Manager
Garver is seeking a Public Relations Project Manager to join its award-winning Communications Team to help shape and share the stories behind one of the nation’s leading engineering firms. We’re looking for a strong writer with hands-on public relations experience and a proven ability to secure earned media coverage.
This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with a talented team of communicators and work closely with Garver’s business lines to develop and execute strategic PR initiatives, secure earned media coverage, and elevate the firm’s visibility across regional and national platforms. The ideal candidate is a skilled storyteller and media-savvy PR professional who also brings strong organization and project management skills. They can identify a good story, develop the right pitch, build relationships with media, and manage multiple PR projects from idea through execution.
Key Responsibilities
As a Public Relations Project Manager, you’ll help craft compelling narratives that showcase our expertise, celebrate our people, and strengthen Garver’s presence in the industry. In this role, you will:
- Collaborate with fellow Communications Team members to develop and execute strategic public relations initiatives that align with Garver’s business goals and brand voice
- Manage PR projects from planning through execution, coordinating timelines, contributors, deliverables, and deadlines
- Partner with Garver’s business lines to identify compelling stories, projects, and thought leadership opportunities for earned media coverage
- Develop targeted media strategies and pitches that generate earned media coverage
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with journalists, editors, and media outlets across regional and national platforms
- Proactively pitch newsworthy content to media, including project stories, thought leadership, expert commentary, and company news
- Coordinate media interviews, press events, and speaking opportunities for subject matter experts
- Write and edit high-quality PR materials, including press releases, op-eds, thought leadership articles, media advisories, talking points, and award submissions that spotlight key projects and industry leaders
- Track and report on PR campaign performance, media placements, industry trends, and engagement metrics to inform future strategy
- Maintain Garver’s media contact database and ensure timely updates and outreach
- Provide project management and PR support for select Garver client communications initiatives, as needed
- Report directly to the Public Relations Director, providing strategic support and clear communication across initiatives
Qualifications
- Minimum of three years of professional public relations experience
- Demonstrated experience securing earned media coverage through proactive media relations and pitching
- Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills
- Experience developing media pitches and building relationships with journalists and editors
- Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines simultaneously
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with subject matter experts, business leaders, media, and fellow communicators
- Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, journalism, marketing, or a related field
Application Requirements
A resume and cover letter are required. Writing samples or a portfolio demonstrating relevant public relations work are preferred.
Grow With Us
Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance.
Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,500 employees, Garver provides an exceptional level of client service that reflects our people-first culture, which has achieved Zweig Group Best Firm to Work For Legacy Status. Learn how Garver invests in people and places they call home at GarverUSA.com.
Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.
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