Public Relations Specialist II at BOLD | USA | $80K/yr – $100K/yr

BOLD

Public Relations Specialist II

USA (Remote)

$80K/yr – $100K/yrMid Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 1 month ago

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Job Summary

Own the PR program health and earned-media growth for BOLD, steering brand content calendars, press outreach, and cross-functional storytelling to strengthen reputations in the resume and career space.

Build and pitch earned media by managing brand PR content calendars and securing placements.
Develop reporter relationships and coordinate media interviews to boost coverage.
Translate survey data into external insights and shape messaging for national outlets.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Working closely with the Sr. Director of Public Relations and Sr. Manager of Public Relations, support the health and performance of BOLD’s overall PR program
Be responsible for directing the PR content calendar for specific brands, focusing specifically on growing brands’ earned media wins
Write, edit, and pitch press releases and other content to external audiences, ghostwriting for spokesperson when necessary
Develop and foster relationships with key reporters to support earned media coverage, responding to inbound press inquiries and helping coordinate media interviews as needed
Build BOLD brands’ reputations as critical players in the resume and career advice space
Collaborate across PR, content, social media, and career experts in order to generate ideas and identify opportunities to innovate and better engage with target audiences
Help draft internally-run surveys, and then analyze and share findings with the press

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in English, communications, public relations or related field
5+ years of media relations experience, with a history of pitching content to the press and working with reporters
A strong track record of pitching and securing press coverage
Experience translating data from surveys into meaningful insights for external audiences
Knowledge of CISION or other PR software platforms
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

Background working at a PR agency
Existing relationships with reporters at national publications and top online outlets with business and career focuses such as CNBC, Forbes, WSJ, NYT, Business Insider, etc.
An understanding of job search, career, and job market-related trends and issues
Familiarity with SEO best practices
Experience running internal surveys to collect, analyze, and report on data

Benefits

Outstanding Compensation
Competitive salary
Bi-annual bonus
401(k) plan with match
Equity in company
Flexible spending accounts (health, dependent care)
Internet and home office reimbursement
100% Full Health Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision (optional plans for your family)
Life & long-term disability insurance (optional)
Mental health support and resources
Wellness reimbursement (gym, health apps.)
Pet Insurance (optional)
Flexible Time Away
Flexible PTO
Sick time policy
Observed holidays

BOLD

Since 2005, BOLD has established itself as a job seeker’s ally. Our goal is simple: We Transform Work Lives. We provide online products, tools, guidance, and support to help job seekers make their jobs, careers, and workplaces better.BOLD’s more than 1,200 global team members in Engineering, Customer Engagement, Product, Marketing, Data Science, Design/UX, Research and Human Resources are passionate about helping people achieve their career dreams. Our team’s knowledge and expertise has resulted in award-winning AI-powered resume and cover letter builders, and job search tools that have empowered millions of job seekers in more than 180 countries to reach their professional goals. From our headquarters in Puerto Rico, with remote and hybrid offices in India, Poland, and U.S. we’re a global organization on a path to change the career industry as we know it.

Founded in 2005

1.6K employees (193 in marketing)

bold.com