Communications Specialist: Drive PR & Brand Messaging

Peoplemark; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Peoplemark is seeking a Communications Specialist to help plan, coordinate and deliver PR campaigns across the business. You will develop press plans, distribute materials, and work with internal teams to keep announcements on schedule.

You will also support media relations, update editorial workflows, prepare media updates and reports, and assist with new PR software and brand initiatives. This role emphasizes collaboration and timely execution.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting communications, PR, administration, or related roles.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Capable of coordinating with multiple teams and media stakeholders.
• Ability to meet tight publication deadlines and manage tasks.
• Proactive with initiative and problem-solving mindset.
• Proficient with Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to learn new media monitoring systems and distribution tools.
• Positive, adaptable team player.
• Degrees in communications, PR, journalism, business or related field preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, coordinating and delivering communications campaigns across divisions.
• Develop and maintain press plans, distribution timelines, media lists and trackers.
• Coordinate with internal teams and management to keep PR announcements on schedule.
• Prepare media kits, take notes, and follow up on journalist inquiries.
• Monitor milestones, deadlines and deliverables; keep stakeholders informed.
• Identify potential delays or risks and help develop solutions.
• Liaise with external media suppliers and agency partners as needed.
• Support onboarding of new PR software systems and content processes.
• Review editorial workflows to boost engagement and efficiency.
• Prepare media updates, coverage reports and press documentation.
• Track media costs and PR budgets where required.
• Maintain press records and media follow-ups.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Copyediting

Proactive attitude

Microsoft Office

Media monitoring systems

Content distribution tools

Education

Communications/PR/journalism/business degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Peoplemark is seeking a Communications Specialist to help plan, coordinate and deliver PR campaigns across the business. You will develop press plans, distribute materials, and work with internal teams to keep announcements on schedule.

You will also support media relations, update editorial workflows, prepare media updates and reports, and assist with new PR software and brand initiatives. This role emphasizes collaboration and timely execution.