Public Relations Specialist

About the role

The Public Relations Specialist supports Arrive Logistics’ public relations and communications work across the business, partnering closely with the VP of Marketing and the Senior Events & Engagement Manager. This hands‑on, highly collaborative role involves drafting media pitches, building event documents, maintaining calendars and trackers, and turning marketing leadership direction into well‑written, well‑executed work at pace.

Responsibilities

• Media Relations Support: Maintain and grow relationships with trade, national and industry reporters; monitor inbound platforms such as HARO and Qwoted daily and flag relevant opportunities; draft pitches and press materials; support outreach according to the coverage cadence set by marketing leadership.
• Company Announcements: Draft and coordinate announcements (e.g., new offices, partnerships, service expansions, recognitions) and move them through review and release in collaboration with marketing and leadership.
• PR Calendar & Trackers: Build and maintain the PR calendar, media lists, coverage trackers, and related documentation, keeping everything current and accessible to the team.
• Story Gathering: Collect and organize story material from across the business, partnering with Market Intelligence, Content, and Internal Communications; present findings to marketing leadership for angle and priority direction.
• Spokesperson Support: Assist subject‑matter experts in preparing for media, podcasts, and industry features, providing background documents and talking points.
• Event Communications & Materials: Support communications surrounding customer and executive events, including invitations, attendee communications, on‑site messaging, follow‑up, briefing documents, agendas, and executive one‑pagers, in partnership with the events team.
• Reporting: Track media placements, coverage, and event communications activity; prepare regular summaries for the team.
• Team Support: Provide communications, writing, and operational support across the marketing team as priorities shift and bandwidth allows.
• Other Project Needs: Assist with additional projects as they arise, demonstrating flexibility and a proactive approach to support organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field (preferred).
• 3+ years of experience in communications, public relations, marketing, or a related field, including internship experience.
• Strong writing ability across formats, including pitches, announcements, audience communications, and supporting documents.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a track record of catching what others miss.
• Comfort moving between multiple concurrent tasks and shifting priorities without losing track of details.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to interact professionally with executives, customers, media, and employees at all levels.
• Collaborative approach and comfort taking direction from multiple stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and willingness to adopt new tools quickly, including AI platforms.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and supplemental coverage.
• Matching 401(k) program.
• Employee Resource Groups to build relationships and community.
• Office‑wide engagement activities, team events, happy hours, and more.
• Casual dress code.
• Location in Austin, TX – convenient to the airport and downtown.
• Free onsite parking.
• Fully stocked coffee bar (Broker’s Brew).
• Onsite gym.
• Free counseling sessions through the Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid holidays, paid vacation time, and wellness days.
• 100% paid parental leave.
• Referral program with paid incentives.
• Relocation assistance for non‑local candidates.