Brand Publicist

Acrisure • Oklahoma City, OK

14d • Onsite

About The Position

Auris is the payroll and HR partner built for small and medium-sized businesses who can’t afford to get it wrong. Trusted by over 50,000 businesses nationwide, Auris pairs easy-to-use technology with real human service to give leaders the confidence that every detail is done right – so they can focus on growing their people and their business. Position Overview The Brand Publicist will elevate the Auris brand and our clients’ visibility through compelling storytelling, strategic press outreach, and thought leadership positioning. This role is perfect for someone who thrives at the intersection of creativity, communications, and culture — someone who can craft narratives that make people care and remembe r .

Requirements

• 4+ years of PR or media relations experience, preferably within payroll, payments, fintech, SaaS, or technology sectors.
• Strong understanding of SMB audiences and financial technology media landscape .
• Established relationships with journalists covering fintech, payments, and small business innovation.
• Excellent writing, storytelling, and presentation skills with a knack for simplifying complex topics.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to drive both near-term execution and long-term communications planning.
• Excellent communication and project management skills with a track record of leading cross-functional efforts.
• Comfortable operating in a high-growth, ambiguous environment with high autonomy.
• Familiarity with media monitoring tools (e.g., Muck Rack, Cision, Meltwater) and PR measurement practices.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of PR and media strategies to strengthen brand awareness and reputation.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, editors, influencers, and media outlets.
• Craft press materials including releases, media kits, talking points, and thought leadership content.
• Act as a brand journalist, uncovering new and interesting storytelling opportunities
• Secure meaningful media coverage in top-tier business, lifestyle, and trade publications.
• Coordinate interviews, speaking engagements, and press events.
• Assist in the planning and coordination of executive thought leadership activities, including content calendars, speaking opportunities, and by-line articles
• Support in the management and enablement of agency partners
• Monitor media trends, competitor activity, and public sentiment to identify opportunities and risks.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, product and leadership teams to ensure message alignment and amplification.
• Track campaign performance and prepare regular coverage and sentiment reports.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; fertility benefits; wellness resources; and paid sick time.
• Generous paid time off and holidays; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); and a complimentary Calm app subscription.
• Immediate vesting in a 401(k) plan; Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options; commuter benefits; and employee discount programs.
• Paid maternity leave and paid paternity leave (including for adoptive parents); legal plan options; and pet insurance coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees