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Directive

PR & Communications Manager

09/03/26

Directive is the leading marketing agency for B2B. We’re the go-to partner for enterprise brands tackling complex marketing challenges. Our Communications division is growing, and we're looking for an ambitious communications teammate to do exceptional client work and grow with us.

At Directive, one of our core values is People First. We’re committed to fostering a more diverse and inclusive culture in the digital landscape. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. 

Are you a sharp PR practitioner with a nose for a great B2B story and a track record of landing coverage that actually matters? Do you thrive in a fast-paced agency environment where the best idea wins and real results are the metrics that count? Then you may be the PR & Communications Manager we've been looking for.

The PR & Communications Manager is a hands-on executor and emerging strategist who brings deep PR expertise to a portfolio of B2B client accounts. You'll lead day-to-day PR delivery — earned media, media relations, press releases, executive positioning, and thought leadership — while supporting our unique influencer and organic social programs. You'll work closely with the Head of PR & Communications and play a key role in raising the quality bar across the practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, refine, and present strategic communications plans aligned with business objectives
• Execute integrated PR strategies for B2B clients across earned and owned channels, from media outreach and press releases to bylines, analyst briefings, and award submissions
• Build and maintain strong media relationships across trade, business, and tech press relevant to our clients' ICPs
• Craft compelling narratives and pitches that earn meaningful coverage in the publications that matter to B2B buyers
• Support executive positioning programs including media training, thought leadership content, podcast placements, speaking opportunities, and bylined articles
• Assist in influencer and practitioner briefing programs, including analyst relations and ICP-aligned creator partnerships
• Contribute to organic social strategy and content as an extension of integrated communications programs, where relevant
• Utilize media and social monitoring tools to track trends, identify emerging issues, and uncover opportunities.
• Track, measure, and report on program performance against defined KPIs, tying PR activity to real business outcomes like share of voice and pipeline influence
• Collaborate cross-functionally with other Directive service lines to ensure communications programs connect to broader client strategy
• Contribute to new business proposals and client presentations as a subject matter expert

• 4–7 years of experience in PR and communications
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a flair for creativity 
• Agency experience required; B2B or B2B tech experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated track record of earning meaningful media coverage
• Strong media relationships and the ability to build new ones quickly
• Hands-on experience with executive thought leadership programs: bylines, podcasts, speaking, contributed content
• Ability to translate complex B2B narratives into sharp, compelling pitches and stories
• On the pulse of industry news and trends across media and social media
• Comfort using AI tools to sharpen research, targeting, and workflows
• Willingness to travel to visit clients on an as-needed basis
• Continuously strengthen PR expertise through proactive independent learning
• Bachelor's degree in public relations or communications preferred
• You embody our core values in every client and team interaction
• You act quickly on media opportunities and breaking news opportunities
• You consistently earn quality coverage and build media relationships that compound over time
• Your clients renew because they trust you and see real results from communications investment
• You contribute ideas and executional lift that make the whole practice better
• You hit and exceed client goal attainment metrics and contribute to healthy client satisfaction scores
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●     Compensation for this role includes a competitive base salary

●     🙏  Medical, dental, vision plans, disability, and life insurance coverage for you and your family that fit your lifestyle

○     Including a 100% employer-paid plan for you and a 50% employer contribution for your dependents (US, CAD, MX)

●     Benefits to Support the Whole Person:

○     🧠  Mental - Access to certified therapists through Spring Health, membership to Headspace

○     💪  Physical - Physical therapy through Omada, thousands of Aaptiv virtual workouts, complimentary One Medical membership for primary and virtual care

○     🛫 Time Off - Unlimited PTO (2-week minimum), Paid Company Holidays, Your Birthday Off, End of Year Recharge (Closed December 24 - January 1), Paid Parental Leave

○     💰 Financial - Traditional and Roth 401(k) with a 3% company match

○     🌟  Bonus - Annual bonus based on tenure, which scales in total amount over time

○     🌴  Annual Company-wide Retreat

As a remote-first company, you’ll have the ability to work from your home office. For some positions, as posted, we will accommodate global opportunities where we have established businesses, including Canada, Mexico, and the UK. For global locations, you must have established and current work authorization and permanently reside in that country.

This role has the opportunity to operate 100% virtually from your home office. We primarily collaborate with our colleagues through virtual meetings (Zoom), and Slack. In this role, you will be required to operate a laptop computer (PC or Mac available), computer software platforms, and other office productivity tools as necessary. Due to the nature of this role, you must be able to remain stationary for extended periods, must be able to observe and interpret written and/or verbal communication, must have reliable internet access, and a professional background.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

If you require reasonable accommodations in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, direct your inquiries to recruiting@directiveconsulting.com.

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Directive

PR/Communications Intern

09/03/26

Directive is the leading marketing agency for B2B. We’re the go-to partner for enterprise brands tackling complex marketing challenges. Our Communications division is growing, and we're looking for an ambitious communications teammate to do exceptional client work and grow with us.If you live for performance, love solving hard problems, and want your work to actually mean something, you'll fit right in.

At Directive, one of our core values is People First. We’re committed to fostering a more diverse and inclusive culture in the digital landscape. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. 

Are you a curious and motivated PR/Communications student with a passion for storytelling and B2B marketing? Do you enjoy uncovering interesting angles, learning how media relations works, and contributing in a fast-paced agency environment where creativity, collaboration, and results matter? Then you may be the PR/Communications Intern we've been looking for.

This is a part-time internship requiring approximately 6–7 hours per week. There is potential for the internship to be extended beyond the initial 1 year. Compensation is $20 per hour.

The PR/Communications Intern will join our growing Communications team. This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience across public relations, social media, and strategic communications within a fast-paced B2B marketing agency.

In this role, you'll support the day-to-day execution of communications programs by helping with media research, journalist and influencer list building, pitch development, social media copywriting, industry monitoring, and reporting. You'll work alongside experienced communications professionals and gain exposure to how modern PR, social media, and influencer programs help brands build awareness, credibility, and category authority.

We're looking for a curious, detail-oriented student who enjoys writing, research, storytelling, and learning how brands influence conversations in their industries. You should be a junior or senior currently studying public relations, communications, marketing, or a related field.

If you're excited about media, social media and the evolving role communications plays in shaping brand perception, this role is built for you.

Research media outlets, journalists, podcasts, influencers, and industry communities to support client campaigns.

Build and maintain media lists, editorial calendars, awards schedules, and communications databases.
Assist with drafting media pitches, briefing documents, and other communications materials.

Support social media content development, including drafting copy for brand and executive social channels.
Monitor media coverage, industry news, competitor activity, and emerging trends relevant to client programs.

Assist with reporting and measurement efforts by tracking media coverage, LLM visibility, social engagement, and campaign performance.

Contribute ideas for thought leadership content, newsworthy story angles, and proactive media opportunities.

Collaborate with team members across communications functions.

Gain firsthand experience in how communications programs help shape brand awareness, reputation, and business growth for B2B organizations.

• Currently a junior or senior pursuing a degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with an interest in storytelling.
• Curiosity for understanding industries, audiences, and media landscapes.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn in a fast-paced agency environment.
• Familiarity with social media platforms, including LinkedIn.
• Commitment to high quality work and meeting deadlines.
• An interest in AI, technology, and software is a bonus.
• As a remote-first company, you’ll have the ability to work from your home office. For some positions, as posted, we will accommodate global opportunities where we have established businesses, including Canada, Mexico, and the UK. For global locations, you must have established and current work authorization and permanently reside in that country.
• This role has the opportunity to operate 100% virtually from your home office. We primarily collaborate with our colleagues through virtual meetings (Zoom), and Slack. In this role, you will be required to operate a laptop computer (PC or Mac available), computer software platforms, and other office productivity tools as necessary. Due to the nature of this role, you must be able to remain stationary for extended periods, must be able to observe and interpret written and/or verbal communication, must have reliable internet access, and a professional background.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
• If you require reasonable accommodations in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, direct your inquiries to recruiting@directiveconsulting.com.

To apply email:  kdese@directiveconsulting.com