Public Relations Specialist at GEOGRAPHIC SOLUTIONS INC | Palm Harbor, FL

GEOGRAPHIC SOLUTIONS INC

Public Relations Specialist

Palm Harbor, FL (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Own and coordinate PR messaging and media outreach for a corporate brand and product line, with crisis support and stakeholder alignment.

Must-have: 5+ years in Public Relations/Communications with proven media-relations success
Standout: Ability to coordinate messaging across stakeholders and lead crisis response
Standout: Strong editor/media relationships and multi-channel pitching experience

Job Description

Responsibilities

Coordinate all public relations content and activities for the corporate brand and for our product line
Draft press releases, pitches, case studies, white papers, and media summaries
Coordinate and gain final approval from stakeholders (corporate management, client, and client-identified stakeholders) on all messaging
Distribute approved messaging across press release distribution sites - both domestic and occasionally across international channels
Lead and execute media strategies across different mediums (print, social, television, blogs, podcasts, etc.)
Build relationships with new media contacts and maintain relationships with existing contacts for the various industries (or geographic locations) we serve
Maintain relationships with various industry memberships to gain ad placements and feature stories
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with key editors, online media, and industry organizations
Create written features to target applicable audiences and maximize company visibility through innovative, brand elevating stories
Create, implement, and manage a yearly media calendar/schedule

Requirements

5+ years of experience in Public Relations, Communications and/or Media Relations
Proven ability to develop, implement, and execute successful public relations campaigns
Manages relationships with external contacts effectively
Must have experience cultivating and maintaining key media contacts
Applicable knowledge in copywriting and editing
Experience with task management systems, such as Trello, a plus
General understanding of how SEO and GEO impact our corporate website site traffic
Confident style with the ability to communicate effectively in all forms and at all levels
Excellent organization skills
Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and manages time effectively

GEOGRAPHIC SOLUTIONS INC

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Established in 1992, Geographic Solutions, Inc. is the nation's leading provider of software solutions for the workforce development, labor market information, and unemployment insurance industries. We have developed advanced online solutions for state and local government agencies in more than 40 states. We are a privately-owned company headquartered in Palm Harbor, FL with a satellite office in Salinas, CA.We currently employ over 450 full-time employees, who are all located in the United States and have decades of combined experience in developing online solutions designed for employment agencies, educational institutions, economic development departments, and correction facilities. Our in-house staff includes .NET developers, business analysts, project managers, technical writers, quality assurance analysts, training specialists, network administrators, database architects, and more.Examples of websites we have implemented and currently manage include:Employ Florida (www.employflorida.com)CalJOBS (www.caljobs.ca.gov)NCWorks (www.ncworks.gov)Indiana Career Connect (www.indianacareerconnect.com).... and many others!Our recent company awards include:North American Inspiring Workplaces Awards Finalist (2024)Tampa Bay Tech Technology Project of the Year Winner (2018 & 2020)Tampa Bay Business Journal: The List - Largest Software Developers in Tampa Bay (2013 & 2020)Bright House Networks Regional Business Awards First Place - Large Business (2016)Bright House Networks Regional Business Awards 2nd Place in Large Business Category (2015)Greater Palm Harbor Chamber of Commerce Large Business of the Year (2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018)U.S. Department of Labor’s ‘Tools for Job Seekers’ Challenge – Employ Florida Marketplace (First Place Ranking), America’s Virtual OneStop (Third Place Ranking)American Heart Association Fit-Friendly Worksite Gold Achievement (2015 & 2016)

Founded in 1992

Palm Harbor, Florida, USA

437 employees (10 in marketing)

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