About the Role
Scatena Daniels is seeking a sharp, proactive Communications Specialist to support client campaigns, manage day-to-day communications initiatives, and help drive strategic storytelling across earned, owned, paid, and social channels. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced PR agency environment, demonstrates strong news judgment, and is comfortable balancing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously. This is a full-time non-exempt position, based in San Diego, California.
What You’ll Do
- Develop clear, compelling written content, including press releases, media pitches, bylines, talking points, newsletters, blog posts, advertising copy, and social media copy
- Support the execution of integrated PR and communications campaigns across multiple clients and industries
- Actively manage and use project management and media monitoring tools (e.g., Asana, HubSpot, Harvest, Google Workspace, Meltwater, TV Eyes to track and report progress, deadlines, priorities, and dependencies
- Maintain accurate documentation, timelines, and task tracking across client accounts
- Assist with media relations efforts, including building media lists, pitching journalists, monitoring coverage, managing on-site and remote interviews, and tracking results
- Monitor news, trends, and competitor activity, applying strong news judgment to identify timely, relevant media opportunities and proactively flag potential challenges for clients
- Support social media strategy development and execution, including content ideation, planning, messaging alignment, and performance tracking
- Collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure messaging consistency and timely delivery of client work
- Prepare briefing materials, reports, and post-campaign recaps
- Support event, launch, or announcement planning as needed
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field
- 2+ to 4+ years of experience in PR, communications, or media (agency experience strongly preferred)
- Excellent writing and editing skills with strong attention to detail; proficient in AP style
- Experience using project management tools and systems; willingness to learn and adopt additional platforms as needed
- Comfortable actively managing multiple projects, timelines, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize competing demands
- Solid understanding of media relations, news cycles, and editorial decision-making
- Experience supporting and executing social media strategy
- Proficiency with Google Workspace
- Familiarity with using tools such as Asana, HubSpot, Harvest, and media monitoring platforms
What We’re Looking For
- A proactive, detail-oriented communicator with strong news judgment
- Someone who thrives under deadlines and stays organized amid shifting priorities
- A collaborative team player who takes ownership and accountability of their work
- A quick learner who is comfortable using systems, tools, technology, and processes to drive efficiency and results
- A positive, solutions-oriented mindset
- Proficiency (writing, reading, speaking) in Spanish or other threshold language(s) is a plus
- Proficiency in using graphic design, photo editing, and video editing software is a plus
- Background in industries aligned with Scatena Daniels’s client base
What We Offer
- Work with a diverse range of clients and industries
- Opportunity for growth and increasing responsibility
- Collaborative, supportive agency culture
- Generous benefits package for full-time employees with 13 paid holidays, vacation and sick time; reimbursement plans for qualified health-related, transit, and parking expenses; work from home stipend; remote work option; retirement savings plan; and more.
Salary Range & Compensation
This is a full-time, non-exempt position based in San Diego, California. The hourly pay range for this role is $31.25-$33.65 per hour, depending on experience, skills, and qualifications.
This position is eligible for overtime in accordance with applicable California wage and hour laws. Final compensation will be determined based on relevant experience and internal equity.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a resume, a brief cover letter outlining their relevant experience and interest in the role, and an acknowledgement of the compensation. Writing samples or links to published work are encouraged but not required. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Please send application materials to info@scatenadaniels.com with the subject line “Communications Specialist Application.”
The description above is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee assigned to this classification. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.
Equal Opportunity: Scatena Daniels provides equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against an employee or applicant because of age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, or other legally protected class status.
Diversity and Inclusion: Scatena Daniels values a diverse and inclusive workforce and is committed to creating a workplace where everyone thrives. We promote an atmosphere in which diversity of people and ideas are welcomed and valued. Diversity includes differences in race, religion, gender identity or expression, age, lifestyle, ethnic background, and sexual orientation, as well as differences in experiences and ideas.