Strategic Communications and Media Relations Manager

Spire Communications is hiring a communications and media relations manager with strong writing skills and demonstrated experience in media relations to join our team. This role supports science, technology, health, and other complex public-interest initiatives through clear, audience-centered communications across earned, owned, and digital channels. This position requires previous, demonstrated experience providing communications support to highly technical clients.

We are seeking a qualified candidate to translate technical, scientific, and data-rich information into accessible, actionable content for stakeholders, reporters, and leadership. The ideal candidate brings 5–7 years of experience in strategic communications or public relations, a strong foundation in media relations and PR/PA writing, and the ability to balance communications planning with day-to-day execution in a fast-moving environment. Examples of successful media placements should be available upon request.

What you'll do

• Develop and execute communication strategies, messaging, and plans for multiple audiences and channels.
• Manage proactive and reactive media relations, including media list development, pitching, interview coordination, and response support.
• Build and maintain relationships with local, national, and relevant trade media.
• Write, edit, and promote press releases, statements, talking points, bylines, interview materials, web copy, email updates, surveys, and social content.
• Translate complex technical, scientific, and data-rich topics into clear, accurate, audience-focused messaging.
• Write and maintain web content, announcements, landing pages, FAQs, and other education or support resources.
• Partner with designers and subject matter experts to create infographics, diagrams, slide content, videos, and other print or digital materials.
• Support event-related communications, including invitations, briefing materials, follow-up emails, slide decks, and booth materials.
• Monitor media results, engagement metrics, survey findings, and audience feedback, and recommend improvements based on what you learn.
• Maintain organized documentation and collaboration spaces, including SharePoint, and ensure communications meet Section 508 accessibility requirements where applicable.

What you'll bring

• 5–7 years of experience in strategic communications, public relations, or media relations.
• Strong writing and editing skills across web, email, press materials, presentations, social media, and internal documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical or scientific concepts into accurate, accessible messaging.
• Hands-on experience with proactive and reactive media relations, including press materials, reporter outreach, interview support, and media response coordination.
• Experience developing communication strategies and campaigns for multiple audiences.
• Ability to build strong working relationships with clients, leadership, technical subject matter experts, designers, and cross-functional teams.
• Strong judgment, professionalism, adaptability, and comfort working through shifting priorities.
• Ability to interpret engagement metrics, survey data, media results, and audience feedback to improve communications performance.

Additional, preferred qualifications

• Background in health research, life sciences, biomedical technology, healthcare communications, or another complex science or technology domain.
• Experience supporting federal clients, agencies, or public-sector programs.
• Familiarity with UI/UX principles or other user-centered content approaches.

What We Offer

• Medical (United Healthcare) and dental (CareFirst) plans paid at 100%
• Monthly $50 “wellness” stipend for gym memberships, spa services, etc.
• Life and disability insurance (short and long-term)
• Generous PTO and federal holidays
• Flexible home/office environment
• Home office expense reimbursement
• 401(k) plan with automatic 3% of salary employer contribution
• Employee referral bonuses
• Annual stipend for employee and/or job-related training

Spire Communications is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability, veterans’ status, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor.