PUBLICIST

Job Description

May 2026

Allyson Conklin Public Relations (ACPR) is a 15-year-old boutique public relations agency for brands in the interior design, beauty, and lifestyle spaces. We’re communicators, storytellers, and connectors committed to creating meaningful awareness for new and heritage brands of all sizes through a holistic communications approach. Learn more at allysonconklinpr.com. 

We’re seeking an established communicator to join our team as a Publicist. This role will report to the Founder and does not include management of any team members. Applicants must have a minimum of 7-10 years of post-graduate public relations agency experience, preferably at a boutique agency — this is not an entry level position. Ideal candidates will have experience in working with media and influencers in interior design and/or consumer product goods, particularly in the e-commerce beauty and gift categories.

This is a part time, 15-20 hour per week remote position with an hourly rate of $30-$35 (DOE). Benefits include paid time off, paid company holidays including annual Holiday Break, 401(k), mobile phone and internet stipend, and year-round Summer Fridays. There is a potential to transition to full time hours in the future. While we are a remote company, we are specifically seeking candidates in the states of California, New York, and Georgia. 

The Publicist’s core responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

ADMINISTRATIVE

• Support team with day-to-day requests  
• Keep all company trackers and lists updated and organized 
• Track and share trends, industry updates, and news that impact with the team

CLIENT RELATIONS

• Facilitate client requests
• Participate in opportunities and interviews with media
• Identify other client exposure opportunities:

--> Speaking opportunities at trade shows, markets, and conferences 

--> Showhouse opportunities

MEDIA AND INFLUENCER RELATIONS

• Identify and pitch traditional media and influencers
• Proactively monitor news and trends for pitch ideas
• Work with team on product mailers, events, brand activations, and other activities 
• Support team with the creation of PR Plans and other press materials 
• Work with Senior Publicist on award submissions 

Our ideal Publicist will be:

• Ambitious and hungry to contribute to the team
• Committed to achieving goals, both individually and as an agency 
• Team player and ultra collaborative 
• Committed to best in class client service
• Self-starter and able to own workflow 
• Adheres to processes and systems 
• Able to move seamlessly from task to task between different client verticals 
• Highly coachable and thrives on feedback 
• Scrappy and quick on their feet
• Obsessed with organization and a stickler for the details
• Excellent writer and communicator
• Keen problem solver who’s always ready to pivot
• Cares deeply about the work they do and the impact they make, both on the agency and our clients’ businesses

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Candidates deemed a good fit will be contacted via LinkedIn to share a sampling of their recent media placements.