PR & Marketing Communications Specialist_

Boston

**Company Description**

A division of Publicis Groupe, Publicis Digital Experience is a network of top-tier agencies designed to develop capabilities and solutions to enable growth and provide scaled access to the digital capabilities of Publicis Groupe in service of our clients. Together, the Publicis Digital Experience portfolio endeavors to create value at the intersection of technology and experiences to connect brands and people.

Our model to transform every brand experience will help clients navigate, develop, and activate commerce in a way that will provide them with a future-proof model for modern marketing. With our unique expertise in consumer engagement, CRM, and commerce, Publicis Digital Experience powers brands and empowers people in a new era of creativity. An ever-changing landscape and the need for fluid thinking is just part of our problem-solving nature. Which means we're untethered from any specific medium or method—we go where ideas will work best.

We are an expanding network with more than 5,000 employees, with agency brands throughout our global offices. Publicis Digital Experience brands include Razorfish, Digitas, Arc Worldwide, Saatchi Saatchi X, Plowshare, 3Share, and the Publicis Commerce Exchange.

**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.

**Qualifications**

+ 3-5 years of progressively responsible experience supporting media relations, public relations, corporate communications, or marketing communications, preferably within a complex, matrixed organization, consultancy, professional services, or advertising agency environment.

+ Prior experience working with journalists and media outlets including supporting story pitches and drafting articles for placement in a variety of digital and traditional media outlets.

+ An understanding of how to navigate sensitive conversations with cross-functional teams, executive leaders, and other stakeholders.

+ Familiarity with email marketing tools (Campaign Monitor, MailChimp, etc.) and content management systems.

+ Outstanding written communication skills with an ability to tell meaningful, targeted stories and translate complex topics into simplified, consumable content for a wide range of audiences.

+ An analytical problem-solver with an ability to meet urgent deadlines, manage multiple concurrent projects with competing priorities, and stay focused, organized, and calm under pressure.

+ An understanding of campaign performance and related analytics to help inform future campaign improvements and efficiencies.

+ Comfortable working with both creative and templated communications campaigns including building newsletters for distribution across entire employee population.

+ Experience with Adobe Creative Suite a plus.

+ As comfortable collaborating as part of a team as you are working alone.

+ **A portfolio of writing samples is required and will be requested as a part of the interview process.**

**Additional Information**

The Power of One starts with our people! To do powerful things, we offer powerful resources. Our wellness and benefits offerings include:

+ Paid Family Care for parents and caregivers for 12 weeks or more

+ Monetary assistance and support for Adoption, Surrogacy and Fertility

+ Monetary assistance and support for pet adoption

+ Employee Assistance Programs and Health/Wellness/Comfort reimbursements to help you invest in your future and work/life balance

+ Tuition Assistance

+ Paid time off that includes Flexible Time off Vacation, Annual Sick Days, Volunteer Days, Holiday and Identity days, and more

+ Matching Gifts programs

+ Flexible working arrangements

+ 'Work Your World' Program encouraging employees to work from anywhere Publicis Groupe has an office for up to 6 weeks a year (based upon eligibility)

+ Business Resource Groups that support multiple affinities and alliances

_The benefits offerings listed are available to eligible U.S. Based employees, are reviewed on an annual basis, and are governed by the terms of the applicable plan documents_

Publicis Digital Experience is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law, genetic information, marital status, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact [email protected] .

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation Range: $58,500 - $84,000 annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. For this role, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 07/12/2024.

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