Public Relations Specialist II

ABOUT THIS TEAM
Sitting in our Marketing Department, the Digital PR team works to raise brand awareness of BOLD brands in the media. We collaborate with top-notch social media, content, and SEO teams to amplify our brands’ online public presence through earned media in the US and globally.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Working closely with the Sr. Director of Public Relations and Sr. Manager of Public Relations, support the health and performance of BOLD’s overall PR program
• Be responsible for directing the PR content calendar for specific brands, focusing specifically on growing brands’ earned media wins
• Write, edit, and pitch press releases and other content to external audiences, ghostwriting for spokesperson when necessary
• Develop and foster relationships with key reporters to support earned media coverage, responding to inbound press inquiries and helping coordinate media interviews as needed
• Build BOLD brands’ reputations as critical players in the resume and career advice space
• Collaborate across PR, content, social media, and career experts in order to generate ideas and identify opportunities to innovate and better engage with target audiences
• Help draft internally-run surveys, and then analyze and share findings with the press

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• 5+ years of media relations experience, with a history of pitching content to the press and working with reporters
• A strong track record of pitching and securing press coverage
• A bachelor’s degree in English, communications, public relations or related field
• Experience translating data from surveys into meaningful insights for external audiences
• Knowledge of CISION or other PR software platforms
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

WHAT’S GOOD TO HAVE

• Background working at a PR agency
• Existing relationships with reporters at national publications and top online outlets with business and career focuses such as CNBC, Forbes, WSJ, NYT, Business Insider, etc.
• An understanding of job search, career, and job market-related trends and issues
• Familiarity with SEO best practices
• Experience running internal surveys to collect, analyze, and report on data

Outstanding Compensation

• Competitive salary
• Bi-annual bonus
• 401(k) plan with match
• Equity in company
• Flexible spending accounts (health, dependent care)
• Internet and home office reimbursement

100% Full Health Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision (optional plans for your family)
• Life & long-term disability insurance (optional)
• Mental health support and resources
• Wellness reimbursement (gym, health apps, etc.)
• Pet Insurance (optional)

Flexible Time Away

• Flexible PTO
• Sick time policy
• Observed holidays

Certain group health plans are required to disclose on a public website information regarding in-network provider rates and historical out-of-network allowed amounts and billed charges for covered items and services in two separate machine-readable files (MRFs). The MRFs for the Triple S Salud medical benefit plans are linked below as of July 1, 2022:

https://salud.grupotriples.com/en/transparency-in-coverage-machine-readable-files/

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ELIGIBILITY

LOCATION

This position is open to residents of Puerto Rico and US citizens willing to relocate to Puerto Rico.

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We Transform Work Lives

As an established global organization, BOLD helps people find jobs. Our story is one of growth, success, and professional fulfillment. We create digital products that have empowered millions of people in 180 countries to build stronger resumes, cover letters, and CVs. The result of our work helps people interview confidently, finding the right job in less time. Our employees are experts, learners, contributors, and creatives.

We Celebrate and Promote Diversity and Inclusion

We value our position as an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire based on qualifications, merit, and our business needs. We don't discriminate regarding race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin or citizenship, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other applicable characteristic protected by law.