Public Relations Publicist – Tech, Healthcare, Finance
Required skills
- writing
- media messages
- press releases
- campaigns
- media coverage
- news monitoring
- reporting
- journalist requests
- database research
- account strategists
Nice to have
- journalist
- writer
- publicist
- editor
- client management
- politics
Role summary
Otter Public Relations is seeking a Public Relations Publicist with a passion for storytelling and experience in tech, healthcare, or finance. This role involves crafting media messages, press releases, and campaigns, monitoring media coverage, responding to journalist requests, and conducting database research. Strong project management, client interaction, writing abilities, and attention to detail are required. While all experience levels are welcome, one year of experience as a journalist, writer, publicist, or editor is preferred. The company offers remote, flexible, or in-office options in Florida, along with benefits like unlimited PTO and health insurance.
Benefits Include:
Remote, flexible, or in-office options available
Offices in Orlando and St. Petersburg, Florida
Internal promotion opportunities
Unlimited PTO
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401k with access to a financial advisor
Premium subscription to Calm or gym credits
We are looking for a professional in public relations or writing who is passionate about storytelling and any of the listed focus areas. All experience levels are welcome, and we provide extensive training.
Interest Areas:
Politics
Crypto
Law
Finance
Healthcare and Medical
Technology
About Otter PROtter Public Relations has been recognized as the #1 PR Firm in Florida and one of the top PR firms in the United States. We are proud recipients of awards such as the Inc. 5000, Gator100, Stevie Awards, and rankings from Clutch and UpCity. Our team thrives in a supportive and collaborative environment where modern PR strategies drive real results for our clients.
Why Otter PR?We want you to win. At Otter PR, we unlock your potential, highlight your strengths, support your mission, and share your story. Because when you win, we all win. Our mission is to redefine public relations by integrating modern strategies that yield measurable results. As a fast-growing company, we offer an exciting, dynamic work environment where innovation and creativity are celebrated. You’ll have the opportunity to grow with us, working on meaningful projects that make a real impact.
Job Responsibilities:
Craft media messages, press releases, and campaigns
Monitor media coverage and trends
Conduct daily news monitoring and reporting
Search and respond to journalist requests
Perform database research and monitoring
Support account strategists with assigned tasks
Potential opportunity to manage client relationships
Qualifications:
Strong project management skills
Confidence in working directly with clients
Ability to manage client expectations effectively
Comfortable collaborating in a team environment
Skilled at managing multiple duties and tasks
Detail-oriented and deadline-driven
Strong writing ability
Education, Experience, and Other Preferred Qualities:
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Political Science, Communications, or Public Relations is a plus
One year of experience as a journalist, writer, publicist, or editor preferred (educational experience also accepted)
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and thrive under deadline pressure
Join us at Otter PR, where you’ll be part of an award-winning team that values innovation, growth, and making a real difference in the world of public relations.
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