Senior External Communications Leader - Hybrid

BJ's Wholesale Club; Marlborough (MA); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

BJ’s Wholesale Club in Marlborough, MA is seeking a motivated Senior Specialist of External Communications to lead public relations, community events and activations and cross-functional team support.

This hybrid role focuses on earned media, brand visibility and strategic communications for a large retailer, with responsibilities spanning press materials, media relations and crisis communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing or related field required.
• 5–10 years in public relations or external communications.
• Experience with press materials and media relations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day media relations operations with agency partners.
• Support business priorities through brand-building in PR strategies.
• Draft and distribute press releases, media kits and talking points.
• Collaborate with merchandising, marketing, membership and digital teams.
• Analyze data to refine communications strategies.
• Monitor emerging platforms and AI tools for trends.

Skills

Public relations

Crisis communications

Storytelling

Media relations

Writing

Social media

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing or related field

Tools

Cision

Business Wire

Job description

BJ’s Wholesale Club in Marlborough, MA is seeking a motivated Senior Specialist of External Communications to lead public relations, community events and activations and cross-functional team support.

This hybrid role focuses on earned media, brand visibility and strategic communications for a large retailer, with responsibilities spanning press materials, media relations and crisis communications.