Senior Publicist - Remote Media Relations Leader

BPM-PR Firm; Decatur (GA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contract Position

Professional development

Collaborative environment

Diverse range of clients

Job summary

BPM-PR Firm is seeking a Senior Publicist to lead strategic PR campaigns, build relationships with journalists and influencers, and secure high-profile media placements for diverse clients across industries.

Reporting to the Department Director, you will develop monthly plans, coordinate with clients and internal teams, write press materials, monitor coverage, and drive brand awareness. This is a contract position offering flexible work-from-home options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in public relations or journalism.
• Proven track record of securing high-profile media placements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong media relationships across diverse industries.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
• Creative thinker with storytelling and brand-building skills.
• Experience with media monitoring and measurement tools.
• Crisis communication and issues management experience is a plus.
• Firm experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic PR campaigns to meet client objectives.
• Liaise daily with clients, in-house publicists, and media.
• Outreach to build new media relationships.
• Monitor media for opportunities and track coverage.
• Prepare client reports and attend meetings.
• Create press releases and pitches to attract coverage.
• Assist in researching and distributing press releases.
• Coordinate and manage client sample mailings.
• Undertake research for client strategy and media plans.
• Manage PR & Client aspects of potential crisis situations.

Skills

Media relations

Storytelling

Project management

Independent work

Networking

Crisis communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Relations

Bachelor's degree in Communications

Bachelor's degree in Journalism

Tools

Media monitoring tools

Crisis management tools

Job description

BPM-PR Firm is seeking a Senior Publicist to lead strategic PR campaigns, build relationships with journalists and influencers, and secure high-profile media placements for diverse clients across industries.

Reporting to the Department Director, you will develop monthly plans, coordinate with clients and internal teams, write press materials, monitor coverage, and drive brand awareness. This is a contract position offering flexible work-from-home options.