Baird

Senior Public Relations Specialist

Baird

full-time

Posted on:

Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Milwaukee • Illinois • Wisconsin • United States

Visit company website

Explore more

✨ AI Apply
Apply

Salary

💰 $79,800 - $120,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Lead the development and execution of strategic public relations and communications plans that support business goals, brand visibility, and thought leadership initiatives
  • Direct and oversee the work of Baird’s external PR partners to ensure strong alignment and impactful results
  • Train, prepare, and guide Baird spokespersons for media engagement, including messaging, briefing, and pitching
  • Provide direction to PR Coordinators on handling media inquiries and recommending appropriate response strategies
  • Collaborate across the PR and Marketing & Communications teams to track project outcomes and amplify key media coverage internally and externally
  • Lead video production efforts for media outreach and business development initiatives.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications, Marketing, or a related field
  • 5+ years of public relations experience; financial services or related industry experience is a plus
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and thrive in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment
  • Strong writing, editing, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to build consensus and advise senior leaders
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with social media, video project management, and other communications disciplines
  • A strategic mindset, strong customer service orientation, and the ability to quickly understand complex topics and translate them into clear messaging.
Benefits
  • Bonus potential up to 20% of base salary
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
public relationscommunications planningmedia engagementvideo productionwritingeditingproject management
Soft Skills
organizational skillscommunication skillsteam-orientedcustomer service orientationstrategic mindsetability to manage multiple prioritiesability to build consensus