Senior Publicist

Align Social Impact is seeking a creative and experienced Senior Publicist Consultant to join the New York team's growing social impact practice. Align is a full-service impact agency at the nexus of storytelling, research, culture, and systems change, and we specialize in serving brand, nonprofit, talent, and foundation clients around the world to accelerate their impact in ways that can be felt and measured.

The social impact Senior Publicist Consultant will play an integral role in driving public relations efforts and results for Align and its social impact clients in service a more just, vibrant, and sustainable world where people, planet, and culture thrive.

• A proven, proactive, and collaborative communications person who is dynamic, creative, and boundary-breaking.
• An experienced and veteran PR pro with a strong network and Rolodex across a range of sectors including lifestyle, philanthropy, tech, health, and/ or entertainment.
• Committed to building a more just, equitable, and vibrant world with a keen understanding of the evolving public relations, communications, and social impact landscape.
• Specialized in conceptualizing or surfacing authentic and compelling stories that resonate with audiences, communicating with clarity and precision, and astute at measuring and achieving outcomes for clients.
• A dedicated client-facing professional with expertise in managing cross-sector clients, understanding and developing goals and objectives, and building long‑term relationships.

• Leverage PR relationships across broadcast, online, podcast, and print to confirm interest and placements for timely, newsworthy stories, profiles or launches.
• Develop and implement PR strategies aligned with client goals.
• Draft press releases, media materials, speeches, and thought leadership assets.
• Cultivate relationships with journalists and influencers in relevant sectors.
• Support content calendars and cross‑channel communications.
• Monitor media coverage and compile performance reports.
• Coordinate with internal teams to spotlight impactful work.
• Assist with event‑related media planning and post‑event communications.

• 8+ years in PR, communications, or related experience — past agency experience required.
• Outstanding writing and editing skills with an eye for narrative and voice.
• Deep familiarity with media tracking tools and PR software.
• Experience working with mission‑driven organizations or social impact initiatives required.
  
  Ability to work independently and manage shifting priorities and client deadlines.
• Comfortable working EST hours.

• Understanding of the global social impact and philanthropic landscape, and some experience working on or with advocacy, sustainability, or issue area campaigns.
• Familiarity, relationships, and experience working with NGOs, civil society, and/or policy‑or‑advocacy‑related organizations.

• Contract type: (1099) Independent Contractor.
• 6 month contract.
• Hybrid role (remote & in‑office).

Align Social Impact is an Align Communications & Creative LLC Company and an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We do not discriminate, and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business needs. Align will not tolerate discrimination in employment, employment‑related decisions, or business dealings on the basis of race, color, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, or any other legally protected status.

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Our team looks forward to reviewing your application. Please note that due to a high volume of applications, we do not provide status updates to all who submit. To that end, we kindly ask that you keep an eye out from a member of our team regarding next steps should your application be chosen for the first round of interviews. Thank you for your interest in Align Social Impact!