Pr & Marketing Communications Specialist

Job Description
Reporting to the SVP - Communications, this role is responsible for supporting the external communications strategy for the Publicis Digital Experience pillar to include media relations, public relations, marketing communications, and similar functions across both digital and traditional channels.
This is a tactical role that will require extensive writing and editing of deliverables aligned to the functions outlined above. The ideal candidate will be an outstanding communicator with exceptional writing skills, an ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, and a high degree of tact and business savvy. They will have experience in a complex, matrixed corporate environment, advertising agency, or consultancy and are comfortable working directly with the press and media outlets as well as alongside members of the organization at all levels, from intern to c-suite.
PLEASE NOTE:
This is a hybrid role requiring onsite collaboration an average of 3 days/week. You must be local to the New York City, Chicago, Boston, or Atlanta markets and willing to commute to one of those offices on a regular basis.
Primary Responsibilities:
Formulate, draft, revise, and edit content and deliverables for distribution through a variety of digital and traditional channels including social media, email campaigns, content marketing, press releases, thought leadership articles, blog posts, executive communications and briefs, and other externally-facing communications intended to support the media relations PR functions for a network of multiple U.S.-based agencies.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to proactively develop newsworthy story angles, pitch stories, and partner with journalists at key media outlets and within priority coverage areas.
Stay current on global events, social and economic issues, and industry trends to inform the creation of deliverables.
Work directly with internal and external stakeholders to identify communication needs and determine project scope.
Collaborate on engaging corporate projects and campaigns that span internal and external touchpoints including executive communications, business strategy, public relations, content marketing, learning and development, diversity &
inclusion, HR, and recognition.