Public Relations Specialist

New York, USA (Hybrid)

$70K/yr – $138K/yrMid Level1+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive Marsh's media relations and external communications as a Public Relations Specialist.

  • Own media outreach, pitch stories, and coordinate spokesperson interviews.
  • Must-have: 1–3 years in media relations with strong writing and outreach skills.
  • Standout: Experience briefing senior stakeholders and coordinating spokesperson prep.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain proactive relationships with journalists and media outlets; pitch story ideas and pursue earned media opportunities
  • Write, edit, and distribute press releases, statements, bylines, and other external communications; ensure timely approvals and channel-appropriate messaging
  • Develop and maintain targeted media lists and contact databases; discover and add new outlets and journalists to expand reach
  • Prepare and staff spokespeople for media interviews: produce briefings, draft key messages and likely Q&A, run mock interviews, coordinate logistics and interviewer/staff assignments, and escalate substantive guidance to senior communicators when needed
  • Develop proactive narratives and craft timely reactive responses to media issues and emerging stories; coordinate across legal, compliance, and business stakeholders for consistent action
  • Monitor, track, and analyze media coverage and trends; summarize findings in concise reports and present actionable recommendations to inform communications strategy
  • Segment and evaluate media audiences to refine messaging and outlet selection based on audience mindset and influence
  • Represent and protect Marsh’s messages and reputation in all media interactions, ensuring alignment with legal, compliance, and organizational priorities
  • Support on-site media logistics and real-time journalist coordination at events to maximize coverage and operational readiness
  • Improve PR processes and channels by recommending tools, workflows, measurement approaches, and efficiencies

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field
  • 1-3 years of experience in media relations, ideally from a media relations agency or in-house communication team
  • Strong written, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Resourceful, proactive, and confident in building and maintaining journalist relationships
  • Demonstrated ability in exercising discretion and maintaining confidentiality with sensitive information
  • Comfortable engaging and meeting with journalists in a variety of settings
  • Proficiency in MS Office

Preferred

  • Experience advising and guiding senior stakeholders through media interactions and interviews

Benefits

  • We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.
  • We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have an impact on colleagues, clients, and communities.
  • Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.