PR Specialist

Quick Facts

Role: PR Specialist

Focus: Grow visibility in business, technology, and industry media by pitching stories and managing executive thought leadership.

Description

Pitch stories and expert commentary to journalists, manage inbound media requests, place executive thought leadership, and support award submissions and podcast/speaking appearances. Work with company leaders and practice heads to turn expertise into coverage aligned with business goals, using original thinking and editorial judgment with responsible AI use.

Responsibilities

• Pitch stories and expert commentary to business, technology, and industry media
• Monitor and respond to inbound media requests and match journalists with the right experts
• Monitor editorial trends and competitor coverage to identify opportunities
• Create and maintain up-to-date media lists
• Research journalists, publications, podcasts, awards, and speaking opportunities
• Draft and place op-eds, bylined articles, and contributed content
• Interview executives and subject matter experts to develop story angles and quotes
• Write and edit press releases, pitches, briefing documents, and talking points
• Secure and coordinate podcast appearances and speaking opportunities
• Research and manage award submissions and industry recognitions
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists, editors, and podcast hosts
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders (practice heads and executives) to identify newsworthy topics
• Track and report PR results (placements, reach, share of voice)
• Ensure external communications align with brand voice and messaging
• Use Jira or similar tools to manage tasks and deadlines
• Escalate risks, delays, or blockers affecting delivery

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in PR, communications, or media relations
• Near native English proficiency in both written and spoken communication
• Experience in B2B communications, preferably within IT services or technology
• Strong writing skills across formats, from pitches to long-form articles
• Proven record of securing media placements or contributed content
• Confidence working directly with executives and senior stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to collaborate with distributed teams across time zones
• Experience working in Jira or similar task management systems

Benefits

• Vacation days: up to 26 business days per year
• 10 illness/special days off per year (fully paid, no medical papers needed) for all contract types
• Health and life insurance (Luxmed)
• MyBenefit platform with Multisport option
• Internal psychological support service
• English language classes from the first working day
• Access to external learning platforms: O’Reilly, LinkedIn Learning, Udemy
• Flexible workplace: work from the office, from home, or choose a hybrid option
• Tech Skills Mentoring Program
• Opportunities to develop as a public speaker, mentor, or technical interviewer
• Fully paid idle (bench) when not involved in a project
• Certification reimbursement (AWS, GCP, Microsoft, etc.)