Senior Publicist / Public Relations SpecialistHamilton Strategies
We are looking for an experienced and driven Senior Publicist/Media Specialist with a strong background in strategic media outreach and publicity for faith-based organizations. The ideal candidate is highly motivated, resourceful, and detail-oriented, with exceptional independent judgment. They should possess strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, along with an extensive understanding of cultural and political issues. This role focuses on developing and executing media strategies, securing high-impact coverage, and fostering relationships with clients, key journalists, and influencers to amplify client messages.
We are a close-knit team of dedicated PR professionals who are passionate about using publicity to amplify the faith-based messages of our clients. Our company is committed to a comprehensive understanding of Christian faith and a biblical worldview and values. We foster a collaborative and mission-driven culture rooted in integrity and excellence, and we are committed to serving our clients with kingdom purpose. We value strong relationships, strategic thinking, perseverance, adaptability, demonstratable creativity and a heart for advancing messages and telling stories that inspire and uplift.
- Develop and execute media relations and communications strategies
- Write and send pitches to top-tier media, and secure and coordinate interviews
- Monitor and analyze national and international news relevant to clients, and distribute in actionable form
- Prepare and distribute news releases, media statements, client documents, up-to-date media lists, and reports
- Create and present media and communications plans to clients
- Resolve client media inquiries via phone, email, and in person
- Facilitate communication between Hamilton staff and clients, and lead weekly client meetings
- Provide media relations updates to Hamilton staff, media, and clients
- Attend weekly Hamilton Strategies team and client meetings
- Organize workflow based on Hamilton’s signature methodology
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Assertive and confident, demonstrating flexibility and a teachable spirit
- Godly and positive attitude and a demonstrated team player
- Bachelor's Degree with excellent academic record
- Strategic PR and media experience, with existing media relationships and a proven track record of successful placements•5+ years
- Thorough understanding of relevant news including top stories by relevant media outlets
- Comprehensive understanding of Christian faith and biblical worldview and values
- Ability to communicate deeply with clients, media, and staff on Christian faith issues
- Expert in Microsoft Office Systems and Tools
- Excellent proof-reading, writing, grammar, spelling skills and phone skills
- Occasional Travel
- Degree in Communications or PR
- Work experience as a publicist or within the PR department of a conservative or Christian organization
Hamilton Strategies is one of the top public relations firms in the U.S. and one of the most recognized PR firms serving Christian organizations and ministries in America. Since our founding, the firm has carved out a niche in family policy advocacy with ministry-related organizations and we skillfully practice faith-based and secular broadcast media and public relations with an emphasis on local, national, and international organizations. We bring our clients over 60 years of strategic communications experience to advance cultural issues relating to traditional family, marriage, education, and religious issues that affect our nation.
- Competitive annual salary
- Generous benefits package
