Top 36 Pr specialist Jobs in Massachusetts

Sr Media Relations Specialist
Northeastern University —Boston, MA
- $76,335.00 - $107,823.75 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- University
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
PR & Communications Specialist
Advanced Monitored Caregiving Inc. —Boston, MA
- $80,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Commercial
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Marketing Communications Specialist (hybrid)
Boston Children's Hospital —Boston, MA
- $58,676.80 - $93,901.60 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Children
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Event Specialist
New England Center for Children Inc —Southborough, MA
- $65,000 - $75,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Word
- Mid-level
- Team management
13d
Community Outreach Specialist - Behavioral Health - Newton MA
LearnWell —Newton Center, MA
- $70,000 - $72,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Marketing
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Mileage reimbursement
- Health insurance
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L'AgenceRP —Cambridge, MA
- English
- Mid-level
- Office
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Communications Specialist
Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Organization —Boston, MA
- $32 - $36 an hour
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Office
- US work authorization
3d
Senior Video Specialist - Communications Department
Worcester Public Schools —Worcester, MA
- $94,000 - $104,000 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- Spanish
- Management
Marketing & Communications Specialist
Shawmut —Boston, MA
- $63,000 - $83,000 a year
- Email
- Mid-level
- Office
- 3 years
- Dental insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
Public Relation Specialist
SuperAce —Braintree, MA
- $70,470 a year
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Travel
Temporary Public Outreach Specialist for Lavine Center
Brandeis University —Waltham, MA
- $30 - $35 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- University
Policy and Strategy Specialist
Boston Public Health Commission —Boston, MA
- $60,000 - $70,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Word
- Bachelor of Science
- Public speaking
Senior Internal Communications Specialist
CarGurus —Boston, MA
- $80,000 - $100,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Marketing
- 5 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Food provided
10d
Media Relations Specialist
Wellington Management —Boston, MA
- $80,000 - $150,000 a year
- Email
- Research
- Mid-level
- Office
- Commuter assistance
- Health savings account
Account Specialist
Westinghouse Electric Company —Massachusetts
- $23 - $28 an hour
- Contract
- Research
- Mid-level
- Driving
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
Media Relations Specialist
CK Communications Group —Boston, MA
- Email
- Research
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
Temporary Professional - Marketing & Communications Specialist
University of Massachusetts Amherst —Amherst, MA
- $25 - $30 an hour
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Marketing
- Mid-level
- Office
COMMUNICATIONS & WRITING SPECIALIST, Computing and Data Sciences
Boston University —Boston, MA
- Management
- Mid-level
- Mentoring
Sr. Communications Specialist
Quaise Energy, Inc —Boston, MA
- Marketing
- Office
- Budgeting
Quick Apply
SEO Marketing Analyst/PR Specialist
e-Brainstorm Technology —Burlington, MA
- Marketing
- Word processing
- Bachelor of Science

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Sr Media Relations Specialist

Northeastern University -
Boston, MA

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Job Details

Full-time
$76,335.00 - $107,823.75 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Writing skills
Bachelor's degree

Full Job Description

About the Opportunity

Summary

Northeastern University is looking for a talented individual with a solid track record of landing great press hits in top-tier news organizations in the US and international press.

As Senior Media Relations Specialist, this person must excel at building and cultivating relationships with reporters and editors and leveraging those relationships to secure media coverage about Northeastern University's unique story, including its research enterprise, global experiential learning programs, and newsworthy examples of leadership and innovation in the higher education space and beyond.

Reporting to the Media Relations Manager, the Senior Media Relations Specialist will work with Northeastern faculty and staff colleagues across the global university system to identify newsworthy ideas, gather facts, and work with members of the press to secure coverage in top‑tier news outlets in strategic locations and media markets within and outside of the U.S., including regions where Northeastern has a presence.

The Senior Media Relations Specialist has established a track record of delivering measurable results and building relationships with members of the local, national, and international press, and managing incoming press inquiries. The Specialist must stay up to date on what the media is focused on and be able to bridge those topics with Northeastern experts to identify opportunities and ultimately land positive media coverage.

The Senior Media Relations Specialist is able to write well‑researched, factually accurate, and succinct talking points and statements/responses as needed. The position is part of Northeastern’s award‑winning Communications team, which also includes enterprise social media, a daily news organization (Northeastern Global News), digital strategy and execution, photography, and video.

The Senior Media Relations Specialist should be familiar with using AI tools for to enhance all media relations efforts including media monitoring, idea generation, trend analysis, content development, and media outreach—while applying strong editorial judgment and ethical oversight.

The position is based on the Boston campus and is fully on site, five days a week. The news industry runs 24/7. Crisis and opportunity often present themselves outside of normal business hours. The Senior Media Relations Specialist is expected to be responsive and reliable when action needs to be taken. As is the case for every member of the Communications team, after-hours work, including weekends and holidays, is routinely required.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and proven experience (4–6 years) working with local, domestic, and international media and successfully landing stories
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain successful relationships with members of the press
Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to work well both independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment
Experience using AI‑powered tools (e.g., media intelligence platforms, generative AI writing assistants, predictive analytics tools) to support media monitoring, content development, and strategic outreach is strongly preferred
Understanding of AI ethics and the ability to evaluate AI‑generated content for accuracy, transparency, and university alignment
Ability to critically evaluate information and assess news value
Ability to take initiative
Ability to think creatively
Experience dealing with crisis situations
Speed and accuracy
Sense of humor

Key Responsibilities

Serving as a liaison between the university and the news media
Cultivating relationships with members of the media
Developing and executing press strategies for announcing news
Proactively pitching and landing news stories about the university in local, domestic, and international top‑tier press
Maintaining an in‑depth knowledge of the university’s strengths and goals and finding new, creative, and compelling ways to tell stories through various media
Using AI‑powered media monitoring and sentiment‑analysis tools to identify emerging trends, reporter interests, and opportunities for timely off-the-news expert commentary
Handling and tracking media requests
Writing pitches and other material
Collaborating with the Communications team’s daily news operation
Fostering positive working relationships with members of the university community
Contributing to digital and social media efforts
Keeping abreast of higher education issues and trends, as well as global and national current events and campus activities
Participating in major media events and other duties as assigned
Experimenting with and evaluating new AI tools that can enhance media relations efficiency, insight generation, and storytelling

Position Type

Marketing and Communications

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Compensation Grade/Pay Type:

110S

Expected Hiring Range:

$76,335.00 - $107,823.75

With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.

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