Public Relations Specialist

📋 Description

• Draft, edit, and route AP-style press releases for approval
• Publish approved content via Sitecore
• Respond to media inquiries from local reporters
• Identify newsworthy transactions and market insights for PR stories
• Coordinate with Corporate PR to align regional and national messaging
• Build relationships with agents, leadership, PR, Field Marketing, and media
• Maintain regional media lists; monitor local coverage
• Develop annual editorial calendars; track deadlines
• Assist in drafting nomination narratives for awards
• Track PR metrics and prepare summaries for leadership
• Collaborate with marketing to amplify earned media online
• Provide marketing support for divisional initiatives and special projects
• Support Field Marketing with other tasks as assigned

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, PR, journalism, writing, advertising, or related field
• Minimum of one year in public relations, journalism, or marketing; in-house or agency experience a plus
• Experience pitching stories or building media relationships
• Exceptional writing and editing with AP style; strong verbal communication
• Meticulous attention to detail; manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Demonstrated project management and collaboration in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to learn commercial real estate concepts
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience with task/project tools such as Asana or Monday
• Available to support Pacific Time business hours

🎁 Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Life and disability insurance
• EAP and wellness resources