Cnect

Public Relations Specialist

Cnect

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Dallas • Texas • United States

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Salary

💰 $70,000 - $85,000 per year

About the role

  • Support high-visibility writing projects
  • Write press releases, media pitches, and statements tied to real business initiatives.
  • Develop confidence writing in a fast-paced, regulated environment where clarity and accuracy matter.
  • Manage multiple assignments at once, with support from experienced communications leaders who help you prioritize and improve your work.
  • Build your media and storytelling skills
  • Support proactive and reactive media opportunities with national and industry trade press.
  • Learn how to work with journalists, respond to media needs, and think about stories from the reporter’s point of view.
  • Lead awards & recognition efforts
  • Own the awards and rankings calendar end-to-end—from identifying opportunities to crafting submissions.
  • Turn business results into compelling stories that help position Cetera as a leader in the wealth management industry.
  • Gain exposure across teams as you gather insights and elevate others’ work.
  • Collaborate and learn from experts
  • Draft and adapt social media content to amplify press coverage and awards.
  • Work closely with external PR agencies and internal partners while learning how campaigns are planned, executed, and measured.
  • Partner with social and digital teams to amplify key moments across owned channels.
  • Track results and learn what works
  • Help monitor media coverage, awards wins, and share-of-voice metrics.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field.
  • 4+ years of experience in corporate communications, PR, journalism, or an agency environment.
  • Strong writing skills and interest in developing speed, clarity, and storytelling range.
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines and projects without losing attention to detail.
  • Curiosity about business, finance, or professional services (prior financial services experience is a plus, not a must).
  • Comfort collaborating with agencies and cross-functional teams.
  • Willingness to travel up to 10% for conferences or company events.
Benefits
  • Hands-on mentorship from experienced communications leaders who provide feedback, coaching, and context, not just assignments.
  • Clear ownership with guardrails: you will lead projects without being left to figure it out alone.
  • Skill development in writing, media relations, awards strategy, and stakeholder management.
  • Exposure to senior leaders and high-impact initiatives, helping you understand how communications influences business outcomes.
  • A role that can evolve over time as your confidence, speed and strategic thinking grow.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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

Hard skills
writingpress releasesmedia pitchesstorytellingsocial media contentawards submissionsmedia monitoringcampaign planningproject managementdeadline management
Soft skills
attention to detailcuriositycollaborationcommunicationadaptabilitytime managementcreativityproblem-solvingleadershiporganizational skills
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in communicationsBachelor’s degree in journalismBachelor’s degree in public relations