Senior Publicist – Tier 1 Media & Strategy (Remote)

Rippling; United States; Remote; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first

Direct access to leadership

Job summary

Cardiff is hiring a Lead Publicist in the United States to build and lead our media relations program with Tier 1 outlets. Reporting to the Communications Director, you will set pitch strategy, mentor junior publicists, and ensure rapid responses to breaking news while maintaining executive-facing communications.

You will manage coverage, shape campaigns, and prep executives for high-profile interviews, ensuring Cardiff remains an authoritative voice on small business lending and the U.S.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on PR or media relations experience in business, finance, or economic news.
• A portfolio of Tier 1 placements you secured personally.
• Experience mentoring or managing publicists.
• Exceptional writing and speaking skills; pitches should be your own work.
• Confidence working directly with senior executives.
• High responsiveness during 8 AM - 5 PM CT.
• Must be based in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Secure coverage in Tier 1 outlets such as WSJ, Bloomberg, CNBC, Reuters, FT, Forbes, Fortune, and Barron’s.
• Pitch executives into breaking news as expert voices on the economy, rates, credit, and small business.
• Set daily pitching priorities and review and edit the team’s pitches before they go out.
• Build and maintain relationships with top-tier reporters, editors, producers, and bookers.
• Lead media strategy for report launches, thought leadership, and proactive campaigns.
• Prep executives for interviews and broadcast segments.
• Monitor the daily news cycle and move fast on opportunities.

Skills

PR experience

Tier 1 placements

Mentoring publicists

Exceptional writing

Executive liaison

Availability 8-5 CT

Based in United States

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations/Communications/Journalism/Finance/Business

Job description

Cardiff is hiring a Lead Publicist in the United States to build and lead our media relations program with Tier 1 outlets. Reporting to the Communications Director, you will set pitch strategy, mentor junior publicists, and ensure rapid responses to breaking news while maintaining executive-facing communications.

You will manage coverage, shape campaigns, and prep executives for high-profile interviews, ensuring Cardiff remains an authoritative voice on small business lending and the U.S.