Communications Specialist / Associate
Skills
- Foundational public relations and media relations experience
- Strong writing and editorial skills for press materials and web content
- Experience with media monitoring and coverage reporting
- Project management and strong organizational ability
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Responsibilities
- Draft press releases, media pitches, briefing documents, and build targeted media lists
- Manage media monitoring, compile coverage reports, and track PR metrics
- Engage with trade media and maintain stakeholder relationships
- Identify tactical opportunities such as podcasts, awards, conferences, and relevant reporters
- Coordinate updates to owned channels, including website and blog content
- Handle administrative and project management tasks to keep the communications team on schedule
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field OR equivalent professional experience
- Relevant coursework or certifications in PR, media writing, or digital communications considered a plus
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental coverage with competitive employer contributions
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Expanded mental health support and wellness/fitness benefits
- Paid parental leave, fertility benefits and fertility stipend
- Flexible PTO, paid holidays, and firmwide extended holidays
- Professional development stipend and commuter benefits
- Healthy lunches provided daily
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