About Newton Street
At Newton Street, our mission is to connect people and ideas that change the world.
We are a women-led strategic communications firm advising global health organizations, philanthropies, high-profile individuals, family offices, for-profit companies, and social impact organizations tackling the most complex issues of our time.
We help our partners shape narratives, elevate ideas, and spark action that drives meaningful change on a global scale.
Our team is collaborative and values-driven, guided by integrity, kindness, curiosity, and a commitment to excellence.
Role Snapshot – Media + Digital Strategic Communications
We’re seeking an Account Manager with strong earned media experience and a sharp understanding of how media, digital, social, and owned channels work together to advance mission-driven goals.
This is not a marketing, advertising, or sales role. It is an integrated strategic communications role for someone who understands how to work with journalists, develop compelling story angles, shape executive thought leadership, and translate narratives across digital and social platforms. The ideal candidate brings strong media relations judgment and is comfortable advising clients on how earned media, LinkedIn, newsletters, websites, social content, and analytics can work together to build visibility and impact.
You’ll work closely with our founders and senior strategists, leading day-to-day client relationships and driving media-focused communications programs for high-impact organizations.
What You’ll Do
Serve as a trusted day-to-day partner to clients, managing relationships with confidence and care
Lead media and digital communications strategies, including:
Developing story angles, messaging, and narrative platforms
Pitching journalists and editors
Securing media coverage, op-eds, interviews, and thought leadership placements
Identifying opportunities to extend media moments across digital, social and owned channels
Draft and edit high-quality written materials, including:
Media pitches and press materials
Op-eds and contributed articles
Talking points, speeches, and briefing documents
Communications strategies, media plans, and digital content
LinkedIn posts, executive thought leadership content, newsletter copy, website language, and social media content as needed
Support media training and message development for executives and subject-matter experts
Advise clients on how earned media, digital platforms, social content, and owned channels can work together to advance strategic goals
Collaborate with internal team members to ensure strategic alignment and flawless execution
Manage multiple client priorities with clarity, responsiveness, and calm under pressure
Contribute ideas that strengthen client impact and help evolve Newton Street’s offerings
Track and analyze media and digital performance, delivering clear reports that assess message pull-through, narrative impact, and opportunities for amplification.
Monitor media, digital, and social trends and emerging news to identify timely pitching opportunities and position clients within relevant public conversations.
Client Sectors You Could Support
Global Health
Women’s Health
Climate, Environment, and Agricultural Development
Economic Opportunity
AI for Social Good
Philanthropy & Social Impact
What You’ll Bring
6–8 years of experience in public relations, strategic communications, media relations, or integrated communications
Demonstrated success securing earned media coverage, op-eds, and thought leadership placements
Strong understanding of how journalists work, what makes a story newsworthy, and how media moments can be extended through digital and social channels.
Exceptional writing and editing skills—clear, persuasive, and purposeful
Experience working in or alongside - PR agencies, foundations, social impact or policy-focused organizations
Knowledge of one or more core issue areas: climate, global health, women’s health, mental health, economic opportunity, or philanthropy.
Ability to manage multiple projects without sacrificing quality or judgment
Responsive and proactive while working in a remote office environment
Experience in working across teams and collaboratively with other partners or agencies
Technologically fluent and proactive, with strong organizational and collaboration skills.
Comfort working in global or multicultural contexts
Eligibility to work in the United States
Bonus Points
Existing media relationships in global health, philanthropy, or policy journalism
Experience leading integrated communications campaigns
Experience using analytics or performance insights to refine communications strategy
Experience mentoring junior team members
Background in crisis communications or reputation management
Experience advising senior leaders, philanthropists, or public-facing experts
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive salary ($95,000–$120,000)
Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, disability, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, and retirement plan
Generous paid time off and holidays — including a year-end paid break
Fully remote, U.S.-based work environment
A culture where your voice matters and your impact is visible
Equal Opportunity
Newton Street is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.
Ready to Shape Change?
If you’re passionate about using strategic communications to advance solutions for the world’s biggest challenges, we’d love to hear from you.