Mindgruve is a leading digital media agency located in downtown San Diego in a loft-style, open workspace environment that promotes new ideas and empowers its employees to spearhead innovative, quality work that gets results for clients.

We’re on the hunt for a Public Relations Strategist who is driven, talented and dedicated to creating successful PR programs for a diverse client portfolio. The ideal candidate should aim at getting results, deliver outstanding client services and be comfortable working in a team-based environment.

We need a person with:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, journalism, communications or related field
• 5+ years public relations experience
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Proficient knowledge in Public Relations strategy and planning, social media, and writing press releases
• Proven ability to build brand awareness and engagement on client and agency successes
• Strong attention to detail
• An understanding of PR principles and emerging strategies and tactics
• A customer service mindset and a strong sense of urgency
• Proven track record of pitching stories to major media outlets

What you’ll do here:

• Create PR programs for Mindgruve and for our key clients to build brand awareness and customer engagement
• Develop a network of local and national bloggers and top journalists in B2B and B2C sectors
• Write news releases, byline articles, proposals, interview briefs, etc. for clients and the agency as needed
• Serve as an advocate for each client’s business; build and maintain positive relationships with the public, the media, and other third party influencers
• Establish and report PR program metrics to be delivered in monthly analytics reports
• Update and maintain current calendar of award entries on behalf of the agency
• Assist in the planning and directing of public relations programs designed to create and maintain a favorable public image for Mindgruve

Compensation commensurate with experience. This is an in-house position. No headhunters, contractors, freelancers, overseas agents, or professional job hoppers will be considered.

Qualified candidates MUST submit a cover letter, resume, salary history and requirements and a portfolio PDF to careers@mindgruve.com with “Public Relations Strategist” in the subject line.