Public Relations Specialist - Virtual, United States - Alight

Description

Public Relations SpecialistAmazing Opportunity and Great Place to WorkAre you a skilled writer, editor, and communication strategist?

Our Story

At Alight, we believe a company's success starts with its people. At our core, we Champion People, help our colleagues Grow with Purpose and true to our name we encourage colleagues to "Be Alight."

Our Values

Champion People – be empathetic and help create a place where everyone belongs.

Grow with purpose – be inspired by our higher calling of improving lives.

Be Alight – act with integrity, be real and empower others.

It's why we're so driven to connect passion with purpose. Our team's expertise in human insights and cloud technology gives companies and employees around the world the ability to power confident decisions, for life.

With a comprehensive total rewards package, continuing education and training, and tremendous potential with a growing global organization, Alight is the perfect place to put your passion to work.

Join our team if you Champion People, want to Grow with Purpose through acting with integrity and if you embody the meaning of Be Alight.

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About the Role

As the Public Relations Specialist at Alight, you will report to the Senior Manager of Public Relations and oversee PR objectives. Your role involves collaborating with Marketing and Product teams to execute external communications. This will include media relations, product launches, thought leadership, analyst relations, and executive visibility.

Responsibilities

· Developing and implementing comprehensive PR strategies to promote products/services, and key initiatives.

· Cultivating and maintaining relationships with journalists, editors, bloggers, and influencers to secure media coverage and positive press.

· Writing press releases, pitches, and other materials to communicate key announcements to the media and the public.

· Monitoring media coverage and industry trends, and provide regular reports and analysis to internal stakeholders.

· Planning and coordinating media campaigns, product launches and other promotional activities.

· Staying abreast of emerging PR tools and techniques, and recommend innovative approaches to enhance our PR efforts.

· Partnering with digital marketing to align social media content and messaging with the broader PR strategy

· Partnering with communications and marketing to ensure communications are consistent and coordinated across key constituents

· Collaborating with agency partners to drive measurable PR results

Requirements

· 3-5 years public relations experience in a corporate or agency setting with an emphasis on media relations

· Experience with SaaS and/or HR technology companies a plus

· Track record of achieving media results across top-tier and trade media (i.e., HR/benefits, healthcare, financial, and technology)

· Have constant knowledge of the news cycle and media trends that create opportunities to generate headlines

· Be able to write and edit with the ability to craft compelling narratives and messages

· Time management skills with the ability to execute programs with speed, accuracy, and efficiency

· Be a motivated, self-starter with a desire to work entrepreneurially

· Have a team-oriented spirit with a sense of commitment to colleagues and internal clients

· Be able to travel occasionally and work outside of standard office hours as needed

· Experience in MS Office and PR software/tools (e.g., Cision, Meltwater, ) is a plus.

Flexible Working

So that you can be your best at work and home, we consider flexible working arrangements wherever possible. Alight has been a leader in the flexible workspace and "Top 100 Company for Remote Jobs" 5 years in a row.

Benefits

We offer programs and plans for a healthy mind, body, wallet and life because it's important our benefits care for the whole person. Options include a variety of health coverage options, wellbeing and support programs, retirement, vacation and sick leave, maternity, paternity & adoption leave, continuing education and training as well as a number of voluntary benefit options.

By applying for a position with Alight, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Alight's employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, and criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, credit check, and/or drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Alight is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We know that diverse teams are stronger, more innovative, and more successful.

At Alight, we welcome and embrace all individuals, regardless of their background, and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive. Join us in building a brighter, more inclusive future.

Diversity Policy Statement

Alight is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anyone based on sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal, state or local law. In addition, we take affirmative action to employ and advance in the employment of qualified minorities, women, disabled persons, disabled veterans and other covered veterans.

Alight provides reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, practices and observances, unless doing so would result in undue hardship. Applicants for employment may request a reasonable accommodation/modification by contacting his/her recruiter.

Authorization to work in the Employing Country

• Applicants for employment in the country in which they are applying (Employing Country) must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Alight.
  
  Note, this job description does not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.

We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

Salary Pay Range

Minimum :

52,500 USD

Maximum :

83,300 USD

Pay Transparency Statement: Alight considers a variety of factors in determining whether to extend an offer of employment and in setting the appropriate compensation level, including, but not limited to, a candidate's experience, education, certification/credentials, market data, internal equity, and geography. Alight makes these decisions on an individualized, non-discriminatory basis. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level. Alight also offers a comprehensive benefits package; for specific details on our benefits package, please visit:

DISCLAIMER:

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.

Alight Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, veteran, marital, parental, citizenship, or domestic partner status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Alight Solutions is committed to a diverse workforce and is an affirmative action employer.