Junior Publicist

BPM-PR Firm

Junior Publicist at BPM-PR executing strategic PR campaigns for various clients. Building media relationships and securing high-profile coverage in print and digital outlets.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $38,000 - $48,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute strategic PR campaigns to meet client objectives and goals.
Liaise on a daily basis with clients, in-house publicists, and the media.
Outreach to build new relationships and network within the media.
Monitor the media for opportunities for clients.
Monitor the media for closed media placements.
Use system databases and systems to pull researched media lists.
Work as part of a department account team to develop client proposals and implement PR activity strategies.
Create monthly PR plans and strategies to guide campaign execution.
Create timely media angles and pitches to secure media coverage.
Manage and track media samples, ensuring accurate inventory and timely distribution.
Prepare regular client reports and attend client meetings.
Create press releases and pitch letters to attract media attention.
Assist in researching, writing, and distributing press releases.
Promote news stories and features to the media.
Coordinate and manage client sample mailings.
Undertake research for client strategy, press releases, and present to clients.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or related field.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in public relations or journalism, with a focus on media relations.
Proven track record of securing high-profile media placements.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong media relationships and contacts across various industries.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Creative thinker with a passion for storytelling and brand building.
Proficiency in media monitoring and measurement tools.
Experience with crisis communication and issues management is a plus.
Agency experience is required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k)
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Training & development
Vision insurance

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Hard Skills & Tools

Public RelationsMedia RelationsPress Release WritingCrisis CommunicationResearch Skills

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsCreative ThinkingProject Management