Public Relations Manager (Part Time)

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Overview

FWI is building a team to support Puerto Rico Department of Housing (PRDOH) Communication Services program for the Community Development Block Grant for Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) and Community Development Block Grant for Mitigation (CDBG-MIT). The Public Relations Manager will establish and maintain relationships with clients, government officials, and media representatives, while managing special events and coordinating public relations campaigns to maintain a positive public perception.

FWI has been recognized as a Top Workplace by the Washington Post in 2024 and 2025, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.

Position is contingent upon contract award.

Work Schedule and Location

Hybrid : This part-time hybrid position will work Monday through Friday, 26 hours per week, with some onsite work in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, government officials, media representatives, and use those relationships to develop new communications opportunities

Determine needs, develop and execute PR strategies and opportunities specific to client needs

Manage and coordinate special events and activities that clients support to gain public attention through media without advertising directly

Keep a positive perception of the client in the public eye by responsibly handling press releases, giving advertising input, and setting up interviews

Gather, validate, and analyze preliminary information via online research, social media platforms, networking, and other sources to seek optimization opportunities that align with client goals

Prepare and present performance reports to clients with storytelling focus and strong emphasis on data visualization

Identify audiences, determine the best way to communicate publicity information to them, and develop and implement communication plans

Research industry-related topics, identify gaps in client content, write original copy for media outreach and social platforms, prepare and publish articles that promote client needs

Edit and fact-check content generated by other departments

Build and manage plans to identify opportunities and strategies to meet and exceed client goals

Work with leadership and support teams to build and execute client projects and collaborate with marketing and editorial departments

Evaluate advertising and promotion programs compatible with public relations efforts

Oversight of operational performance ensuring all objectives and schedules are met or exceeded within agreed budgets

Responsible for managing the work of team members and performing administrative functions

Assist with client portfolios and monitor ongoing activities

Manage, review progress, and deliver client projects

Conduct frequent meetings with clients and provide feedback on project status

Create and oversee reports on PR activities and content performance; monitor metrics to ensure relevance and currency

Keep abreast of changes and developments in marketing and communications to maintain deep understanding of client needs and maximize resource use

Develop reports and data-driven multimedia strategies; track client activities and projects in real-time to ensure assistance and improvement in execution

Responsible for conducting final review of client requests to ensure content is error‑free and reflects client needs before delivery

Coordinate resources to comply with clients' time-sensitive requests within established timeframes

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Public Relations, Advertising, Journalism, Mass Communications, Marketing, or a related field

7+ years of experience in public relations, media relations, and communications

Proven track record designing and executing successful public relations campaigns with measurable results

Strong industry network and contacts with senior journalists and members of the press

Experience in both broadcast and print media with exceptional writing and editing skills

Solid experience with social media management and event planning

Agency experience preferred with ability to work both individually and collaboratively

Very results-driven approach with strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

Good understanding of industry trends, marketing strategies, and public relations best practices

Exceptional interpersonal skills, negotiation, leadership, critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills

Ability to evaluate advertising and promotion programs compatible with public relations efforts

Experience managing team members and performing administrative functions

Digital influencer experience and extensive media contacts preferred

Excellent communication skills, empathy, presentation skills, highly organized with keen ability for problem-solving and negotiation

Excellent verbal and writing skills in both Spanish and English (bilingual required)

FWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / vets.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Pay Range

Negotiable

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Part-time

Job function

Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing / Editing

Industries

Writing and Editing

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