About Me

As an imaginative PR professional with nearly a decade of experience, Aaron works to capture stories that inspire humans and get reporters writing.

As a Washington DC native, he is no stranger to the 24-hour news cycle and the monumental pressure that comes with it. Aaron is constantly looking for the relevance between what his clients are doing and what is trending in the news. A connector by nature, Aaron is the person who will introduce you to your new best friend, a product that will change your life, or a story that will make you cry.

Before coming to Caritas of Austin, Aaron worked for multiple PR agencies, where he helped science and technology clients with messaging and positioning and strategic communications plans, sharing their stories internationally. He has also served in public relations and communications positions in education, video production, healthcare, and politics.

He is known for his collaborative spirit, expertise on various social media channels, and his obsession with the workflow management method Kanban.

Outside of the office, you can find Aaron busting a move at a hip hop dance class, learning jiujitsu, or reading the latest GQ magazine. Aaron is a Beyoncé fan who does media relations, in that order.

10 Questions with Aaron King

  1. What made you get into public relations?
    From what I can remember, I have always enjoyed telling stories and having conversations, and then I learned that I could do that and get paid to do it. I enjoy being creative and seeing ideas go from conception to fruition.

  2. What is your working style?
    I enjoy working in groups and collaborating with others to achieve a common goal. I believe that everyone doesn’t have to be the smartest person in the room, but they just need to realize that they are in the same room.

  3. What are your career goals?

    In the future, I would like to work in a space where I can constantly learn and be witty and creative. Whether working internally or with external clients, I would like to create campaigns that positively impact social change.

  4. What is your ideal work culture?
    An environment where employees are seen as humans, and everyone respects others ’ opinions and makes an effort to make everyone feel comfortable.

  5. What is your managing style?
    I am certified in Kanban System Design for Marketing and Communications, which I use constantly for management. I have a Kanban board adapted for communications efforts that gives me a visual of which projects are in progress and how to get them to completion.

  6. Where are you from?

    Washington, DC

  7. What are your hobbies?
    When I’m not binge watching shows on [insert any streaming platform] I am either reading, working out, enjoying others’ company, at a hip hop dance class, or on [insert social media platform]

  8. What’s the first app you open when you wake up in the morning?
    Twitter

  9. What is your travel ritual?
    I have to have a GQ Magazine, peanut M&Ms, and a Sprite

  10. Favorite city?
    Kyoto, Japan