Where to post PR job openings

Written by KATIE TEST DAVIS

One of the questions I get asked frequently is “where should I post my open communication and PR role?”

So I sat down and made a round-up list of some of our favorites. 

Plus, we’ve included other paid and free options that we’ve either a) heard good things about or b) our clients have had good first-hand success with. 

Happy hiring! 

Places We’ve Personally Had Good Success 

1. Idealist

1. Cause-driven jobs

2. Typically more affordable than other paid options

3. National reach, but can filter locally 

2. The Communications Network

1. Specifically focused on communications jobs in the nonprofit sphere 

3. Advocacy or communications listservs 

1. Listservs that you’re already on as part of a coalition, or other professional association groups, are a great place to post job openings

2. For example, we’ve found success with RadComms and listservs such as Progressive Communicators of DC 

4. Professional-focused social media groups

1. Search out and join LinkedIn groups (ie: Public Relations and Communications Professionals) that have large memberships in the related field 

2. Search out Facebook groups that have large memberships in the related field 

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Additional Paid Options 

1. PRSA 

1. Public Relations Society of America job board 

2. National job board (see below for local) 

2. Your Local PRSA Chapter

1. Find your local chapter and follow the specific directions for posting a job 

2. Depending on the chapter, listings can be free or paid 

3. Hispanic Public Relations Association 

1. Mission is to advance the practice of Hispanic public relations as a marketing discipline

4. ColorComm Search

1. Assists multicultural candidates in landing jobs at top firms and companies

5. LinkedIn Jobs 

1. Wide reach 

2. Offers free posting, but you have to pay to boost

3. Complicated payment structure that can get expensive quickly

6. Axios DC Jobs

1. DC jobs

2. Often senior 

7. Black Remote She

1. Black queer and trans women, nonbinary people and allies seeking remote employment

2. Has a vetting process that  includes an extensive evaluation of your company culture

8. Tom Manatos Jobs

1. Have to log in to see pricing

9. Daybook

1. Paid access 

2. Political jobs 

10. Candid PND Jobs

1. For foundation and grantmaking roles 

Free Options 

1. Josh's Jobs Blast K-12 Education

1. A growing list of K-12 related roles  

2. Has free and paid options 

2. DC Public Affairs + Communications Job Blog 

1. Specifically for the DMV area 

3. Public Affairs Council

1. For public affairs jobs only 

2. Post is up for 30 days and may be resubmitted if needed

4. Black Career Women's Network

1. Includes many jobs within education and nonprofit fields 

2. Free posting for 30 days

Of note: I’m sure we’re missing some great platforms, so if you have a favorite that isn’t on this list, please reach out! We’d love to hear about it. 

Other Resources

Psst – don’t forget that we have a robust set of handy resources for hiring communications roles, including: 

1. Part 1: What to do when your communications director quits (Blog)

2. Part 2: What to do when your communications director quits (Blog)

3. A sample interview guide to use for interviewing communications roles (Free PDF download)

4. Tips for how to thrive as a new communications director (Blog) 

5. Tips for being a communications team of one person (Blog) 

Good luck finding an amazing candidate!

PS - Need coverage for your communications work while you’re hiring? Need help selecting the right person for the role? We often serve as an interim communications director for organizations, most recently for nonprofits you know and love such as the National Recreation and Park Association or John Rex Endowment. 

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