Digital PR Manager
Rankings.io · St Louis, MO · 6 days ago
RemoteRemoteWriting$70k–$80k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain targeted media lists across legal, business, news, and industry publications
- Develop relationships with journalists, editors, and contributors who cover legal and news topics
- Write clear, tailored pitches that position attorneys as trusted sources
- Execute proactive outreach campaigns to secure earned media placements
- Identify relevant news opportunities and respond quickly with commentary
- Create and distribute press releases covering firm announcements, verdicts, settlements, and partnerships
- Claim, optimize, and maintain attorney and firm profiles across legal directories, and identify and submit clients for relevant legal awards and recognitions
- Work closely with SEO and content teams to align PR efforts with brand goals
- Draft and update press materials, expert commentary, and media messaging
- Track outreach activity, placements, backlinks, and overall performance
- Review campaign results and adjust strategy based on placement quality and impact
- Help build scalable processes that strengthen long-term brand visibility for clients
- Build Reddit karma for clients and publish/manage Wikipedia pages on their behalf
Requirements
- 2 to 4 years of experience in Digital PR or Media Relations
- Proven ability to secure placements in reputable publications
- Experience earning backlinks through media coverage
- Strong understanding of how to position clients as subject matter experts
- Ability to work within tight deadlines when responding to timely news opportunities
- Existing journalist relationships or a clear track record of building them
- Experience working with law firms or other professional services firms preferred
- Strong writing and editing skills
- Highly organized and capable of managing multiple campaigns at once
- Working knowledge of Qwoted, HARO, MuckRack, Pitchbox (or Buzzstream)
- Working knowledge of how earned media supports SEO/GEO growth
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field preferred
- Background in journalism is a plus
Benefits
- Salary Range of $70k - $80k
- Fully Remote
- Unlimited PTO
- $100 Wellness Reimbursement Program
- Quarterly training stipend for Professional Development
- 401(k) with 3% Employer match (Safe Harbor)
- 100% Employer-Paid Health Insurance (For Employee)