About Reiss Strategies

Reiss Strategies is a boutique communications advisory firm focused exclusively on real estate and real estate finance. We advise leading owners, lenders, investors, REITs, and other industry leaders on strategic communications designed to strengthen their brands, elevate their profiles, and drive business opportunities. Founded by a team of real estate industry experts, Reiss Strategies brings together an accomplished group of former journalists, business transformation leaders and communications strategists to deliver best-in-class PR programs.

Position Overview

This is an associate-level opportunity for someone who wants to build a career at the intersection of communications, real estate, urbanism, and investment/finance. We are looking for someone who lives and breathes media and social media, and is passionate about digital storytelling. You’ll work closely with senior team members to manage and grow social media presence for an esteemed portfolio of leading real estate thought leaders and firms, contributing content ideas and helping translate client programs into compelling digital narratives. You’ll also work closely with account teams to drive and execute day-to-day administrative, reporting, and media relations support activity.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides day-to-day administrative support across multiple client accounts

• Maintains and organizes client documents, editorial calendars, event calendars, and awards calendars

• Assists in developing media lists

• Assists with scheduling meetings, preparing client agendas, and capturing meeting notes and action items

• Updates client coverage trackers

• Compiles weekly industry and client news scans

• Plans and drafts LinkedIn, Instagram, and X social posts on behalf of clients

• Develops briefing documents for media interviews, new business meetings

• Supports the development of client coverage / activity reports

• Regularly reads the news (tier-one business, commercial real estate trade, and local NY publications)

• Contributes to internal brainstorming sessions

• Communicates proactively with internal teams to ensure alignment on priorities

• Maintains project trackers, leveraging our internal tools

• Draft pitches, press releases, bylines/op-eds, and other long-form content

Social Media Management

• Support day-to-day management of client social media accounts across platforms, with a primary focus on LinkedIn and a secondary focus on X, Instagram.

• Assist in developing and maintaining monthly content calendars

• Draft copy for organic posts amplifying earned media coverage, speaking engagements, events, award recognition

• Use Canva to create visuals to accompany select social posts

• Schedule and publish content using social media management tools

• Monitor comments, engagement, and community activity across accounts

• Follow up with clients to ensure they post the content Reiss Strategies delivers

Content Development

• Research real estate trends, news, and cultural moments to inform timely content

• Support the creation of presentations and recap decks for social programs

• Contribute fresh ideas in team brainstorming sessions

Reporting & Analytics

• Track engagement trends and flag opportunities for content optimization

• Maintain organized records of published content and campaign assets

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in liberal arts, business, journalism, communications, marketing, public relations, or related fields

• 1–2 years of relevant internship or professional experience, PR agency or in-house communications role required; real estate experience preferred

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Proficiency in Google Workspace; familiarity with media databases (e.g., MuckRack), Slack, and Asana is a plus

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $52,000-$60,000

• Annual performance review

• Performance-based bonus opportunity

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage (employer-subsidized)

• 15 days PTO annually

• 11 paid federal holidays

• Five paid sick days

• Holiday office closure between Christmas and New Year’s Day

• Hybrid work model

• 401(k) with company match after one year

To Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter along with two to three writing samples that demonstrate your ability to write clearly and adapt your voice across formats. Social media copy, press materials, blog posts, and editorial content are all welcome. Resumes without cover letters and writing samples will not be considered.