Public Relations Consultant

Monaca, Pennsylvania
Contract - Remote / Full time

smartdept. inc. is searching for a Public Relations Consultant for an international oil company.

The general scope of work for the PR Consultant will cover consulting through a public relations and community involvement lens regarding issues which impact the client's operations. Additionally, some issues regarding broader regional and state relations may also arise from time to time.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in PR and community engagement. This is a fully remote (occasional travel may be required), 12-month contract opportunity with possibility to extend for another year after that. The pay for this position is expected to be $120-$126/hour.

 

What You’ll Do:

  • Render advisory, consulting, identified community and regional relations and broad outreach and services to the client.
  • Provide the client with your special labor issues knowledge, skills, contacts, and business and political experience
    and assist project team to further the interests of the client.
  • Act as coordinator for strategic planning, community engagement and public relations in support of the client's business activities in the Appalachia Region (i.e., Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio).
  • Coordinate messaging and engagement with local community leaders, non-governmental organizations, media, and the public.
  • Engage when requested on specific groups or organizations related issues as directed by the project team.
  • Engage when requested on key issues as might arise at the local, regional, and state levels.
  • Provide two-way communications between the client and local/regional organizations on local site related issues as directed by the project team.
  • Provide specific recommendations on any tactical or strategic actions that should be directly considered managing local issues.
  • Provide advice, intel, and advocacy on community/regional issues.

What You’ll Need:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in either PR or Communications preferably
  • 5+ years of PR or Communications experience
 
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