Public relations coordinator Jobs in Newark, NJ

Overview

Placement Type : Temporary

Salary :

50-55 / hr + benefits

Start Date : 03.17.2025

Our client is seeking an experienced, media-savvy PR professional to lead proactive media pitching and placement in tech, AI, and business press. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on pitching compelling stories, securing impactful coverage, and keeping our client top-of-mind in the media landscape. You'll work closely with the Director of Communications, who oversees PR strategy and messaging and collaborate with an external PR expert focused on executive placements. We're seeking a natural storyteller and connector who can identify timely opportunities, pitch stories daily, and manage follow-ups to drive consistent press momentum. The ideal candidate has strong relationships with top-tier and trade media in technology, AI, and business publications and a deep understanding of how to tailor pitches across different media formats, including podcasts, influencers, and emerging digital platforms. They should be skilled at transforming executive insights and product innovations into standout coverage across a variety of channels. This role is fast-paced and highly collaborative, requiring a proactive mindset, persistence, and a passion for media engagement. If you love the challenge of crafting the right pitch, building relationships, and helping shape the narrative of an AI-driven company, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Own daily media outreach and pitching, ensuring our client is consistently placed in key tech, AI, and business publications.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with journalists and editors covering AI, SEO, digital transformation, and SaaS.
• Quickly identify and act on media opportunities, including breaking news, trends, and timely topics where our clients POV is valuable.
• Write compelling media pitches, commentary, and briefing docs that secure high-impact coverage.
• Relentlessly follow up on pitches and build a robust pipeline of media interest.
• Track, analyze, and optimize media outreach efforts, ensuring we increase visibility in target publications.
• Coordinate with executives to place them in relevant interviews, panels, and media opportunities.
• Support major announcements, product launches, and news cycles with a focus on maximizing press coverage.
• Expand our clients media presence beyond traditional outlets by identifying opportunities across emerging channels, including podcasts, industry newsletters, influencers, and digital-first media platforms.

What You Bring

Nice to Have

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $50 to $55 / hr. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

About Aquent Talent :

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium . More information on our awesome benefits !

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

Client Description

Our client is the leading digital presence platform for multi-location brands, with thousands of customers worldwide. With one central platform, brands can seamlessly deliver consistent, accurate, and engaging experiences with customers anywhere in the digital world. Their AI and machine learning technology powers the knowledge behind every customer engagement, which is only possible through their team of innovators and enthusiastic collaborators. Join our client and experience firsthand why they are consistently recognized as a 'Best Place to Work' globally by industry leaders such as Built In, Fortune, and Great Place To Work®!