Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day media relations operations including monitoring, flagging and summarizing coverage and fielding inbound media requests while working with agency partners
• Support key business priorities and consumer-facing initiatives through brand-building in traditional public relations strategies while ensuring timelines and deadlines are met
• Monitor and adapt communications plans and strategies to respond to market trends, stakeholder expectations and any emerging requests
• Draft, review and distribute press releases, media kits, talking points, prep materials and other communication materials
• Ensure all external communications are clear, accurate and aligned with the company’s brand and messaging
• Develop and execute seasonal and category specific media relations campaigns
• Collaborate with partners in merchandising, marketing, membership, real estate and development and digital marketing to deliver external communications programming aligned with business priorities
• Oversee analytics using data-driven insights to refine and elevate communications strategies and improve outreach effortsIdentify trends that can help deliver against strategic objectives
• Keep a strong pulse on emerging technology and platforms, including AI tools
• Support overall corporate communications team and objectives in various areas including social media, public relations, community affairs, internal communications and crisis communications

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing or related field required
• 5 - 10 years of professional experience in public relations, external or corporate communications. Experience in social media and influencer marketing is a plus.
• Familiarity with Cision, Business Wire and other PR tools
• Strong analytical mindset with experience measuring PR performance and translating insights into actionable recommendations
• Proficient experience in crisis communications, corporate affairs, public relations writing and communications strategy development
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven storyteller and effective communicator
• Highly collaborative with internal and external partners
• Excellent writing skills and public speaking capabilities
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Preferred

• Experience in social media and influencer marketing is a plus.
• Familiarity with AI tools.

Benefits

• Weekly Pay: Get paid every week so that you can manage your money on your terms.
• Free BJ’s Memberships: Enjoy a complimentary The Club Card Membership, plus a free Supplemental Membership for someone in your household.*
• Generous Paid Time Off: Take the time you need with vacation, personal, sick days, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty leave.*
• Flexible and Affordable Health Benefits: Choose from three medical plans, and access optional dental, vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), and flexible spending account options to fit your lifestyle.*
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: Build your financial future with a company match (available to team members 18 and older).*
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Accumulate funds through after-tax payroll deductions that can be used to purchase shares of BJ’s common stock at a 15% discount.*