Flock and Rally Is Hiring a Senior Integrated Communications Strategist

Senior Integrated Communications Strategist

Job Description

Overview of Position

Lead strategy. Build relationships. Create campaigns that matter.

At Flock and Rally, we don’t just execute marketing campaigns—we rally communities around great ideas.

As one of South Carolina’s leading integrated communications and marketing agencies, we partner with nonprofits, tourism destinations, higher education institutions, businesses and national organizations to create work that makes an impact. We’re looking for an experienced communications strategist who enjoys leading client relationships, developing integrated marketing strategies and collaborating with talented teammates to deliver exceptional results.

 If you’re a strategic thinker who thrives in a fast-paced agency environment and loves helping clients solve communications challenges, we’d love to meet you.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

As our Senior Integrated Communications Strategist, you’ll serve as a trusted advisor to clients while leading integrated communications strategies that drive measurable results.

In this role, you will:

  • Lead strategic communications and marketing initiatives for a portfolio of agency clients.

  • Build strong client relationships and serve as a senior strategic partner.

  • Develop project scopes, timelines and budgets while ensuring projects stay on schedule and within budget.

  • Guide cross-functional teams to successfully execute integrated marketing campaigns.

  • Ensure all deliverables align with client brand standards and campaign objectives.

  • Provide strategic leadership across earned, shared and owned media channels.

  • Help develop audience research processes and strategic communications recommendations.

  • Represent Flock and Rally during client meetings, presentations and industry events.

  • Stay ahead of evolving communications trends, technology and best practices.

  • Mentor team members while fostering collaboration across the agency.

Qualifications

We’re looking for someone who is equal parts strategist, communicator and relationship builder.

Qualifications include:

  • 7–9 years of experience in public relations, communications or a related field.

  • Exceptional writing and editing skills with mastery of AP style.

  • Experience leading integrated communications strategies and managing client relationships.

  • Strong understanding of earned media, social media, content marketing and audience engagement.

  • Knowledge of today’s evolving communications landscape.

  • Outstanding organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

  • Excellent presentation, communication and leadership skills.

  • A collaborative mindset and passion for delivering exceptional client service.

This is a full-time, nonexempt position and requires occasional night/weekend hours. Candidate must live in the Columbia, South Carolina region. While the firm observes a hybrid and flexible work environment, employee must be regularly available for local meetings and client needs.

Benefits and perks of working at Flock and Rally

At Flock and Rally, you’ll join a team that values creativity, collaboration and continuous learning. Your work will help organizations tell meaningful stories while making a lasting impact in the communities we serve.

Our agency offers benefits to full-time staff including:

  • Five weeks of paid time off during your first year, with annual increases.

  • Medical benefits.

  • Paid family leave.

  • 401(k) with company match.

  • Flexible hybrid work environment.

  • Eleven paid company holidays.

  • $500 annual professional development allowance.

  • Paid volunteer time each month.

  • Birthday half-day.

  • Periodic mental health days.

  • Company retreats, Lunch & Learns and ongoing professional development opportunities.

About Flock and Rally: Integrated Marketing and Communications

Customized, High-Impact Work that Elevates the Status Quo.

Founded in 2010, Flock and Rally is a full-service, women-owned creative agency based in Columbia, South Carolina. The firm integrates branding, public relations, marketing, traditional advertising, digital advertising, community engagement, social media and more into campaigns for a diverse base of clients, ranging from local nonprofits to large-scale businesses and national organizations. The firm has earned more than 70 awards, including Best in Show awards from both the SCPRSA and the IABC/SC, a Shining Star Award from the Southeast Tourism Society, and multiple ADDY Awards. Serving industry sectors ranging from hospitality, lifestyle and tourism to business, technology, real estate, higher education, transit, economic development and more, our mission is to rally our community around great ideas. Learn more about Flock and Rally at www.flockandrally.com and find us on social at @flockandrally.

How To Apply

Please email your resume and cover letter (as well as selected work portfolio items or link(s) to work examples online, if desired) to flockstars@flockandrally.com.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Flock and Rally is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, biological sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, gender presentation, sexual orientation, veteran status, and/or any other category protected by law. We do not discriminate based on genetic information in accordance with the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act. 

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