Publicist

The role

The Publicist will manage day-to-day communications operations to amplify journalism across various outlets. This role works with journalists and editors to support newsroom initiatives and core business areas.

What you will do

• Develop and execute a day-to-day communications strategy with the Global Head of Communications.
• Implement PR strategies to amplify reporting, editorial projects, and newsroom initiatives.
• Identify editorial moments and trends for reporting and talent to join media conversations.
• Maintain awareness of the competitive media landscape.
• Cultivate relationships with national TV and radio/podcast bookers and maintain media lists.
• Pitch booking producers across major broadcast networks and platforms daily.
• Draft talking points, briefings, and internal messaging.
• Secure daily press coverage across television, radio, print, and digital outlets.
• Support internal communications strategy development and implementation.
• Manage a global calendar of awards submissions, media lists, and speaking opportunities.

Required qualifications

• Experience in communications in media, entertainment, politics, or similar environments.
• Deep passion for news and current affairs with broad understanding of the current global / U.S. news/media environment.
• Proven ability to garner media attention, craft stories, and drive daily results.
• Previous experience booking network appearances for individuals/brands and interacting with reporters.
• Ability to work with others in a fast-paced news environment on deadline.
• A strong sense of what makes a good feature or news angle.
• A varied contact list across the media landscape including broadcast, print and online.
• Impeccable writing skills to produce clear and concise communications materials under time constraints.
• Experience with handling set-up and logistics for speaking engagements and events.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Proactivity and resourceful problem-solving skills.

Nice to have

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Previous experience with using PR & social media tools (e.g., Critical Mention, Muck Rack, Mailchimp, Twitter)

Benefits

• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) policy

About the company

Semafor is a global news platform designed to enable world-class journalists to deliver reporting and insights with rigor and transparency.