Communications Specialist

Bass Pro Shops • Springfield, MO

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About The Position

The Communications Specialist supports the communications team in carrying out daily media relations, research, monitoring, and internal communications efforts for Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s. The role is for an organized, enthusiastic professional who wants to contribute to communications that inspire people to enjoy, love, and conserve the great outdoors.

The specialist helps coordinate media requests, monitor and report on coverage, research media and industry opportunities, and draft or edit communications materials. The role also supports internal communications, maintains team resources and contact databases, contributes to crisis and issues management, and assists with projects, events, and administrative tasks as assigned. The position requires regular computer work and sitting, occasional walking and standing, and seldom or never lifting up to 50 pounds. Travel is not required or is minimal as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, journalism, marketing, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with close attention to detail.
• Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to communicate information clearly, accurately, and professionally.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse professionals and departments, respond receptively to feedback, and adapt to changing needs.
• Initiative to research reporters, media trends, and messaging opportunities.
• Discretion and maturity when handling information, media requests, and internal communications; ability to remain calm under pressure and collaborate with team members.

Nice To Haves

• 1–3 years of professional experience in communications, public relations, marketing, journalism, or a related field.
• Professionalism, energy, and enthusiasm in representing Bass Pro Shops and its brands and supporting its mission.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day media relations, including maintaining media lists and tracking incoming media inquiries and requests.
• Coordinate timely fulfillment of media requests by gathering background information, coordinating assets, drafting statements, and routing requests to appropriate team members.
• Conduct daily media monitoring across local, regional, and national outlets, track coverage, and prepare media reports.
• Research media outlets, reporters, industry trends, and story opportunities to support proactive pitching and communications planning.
• Assist in drafting and editing press releases, media alerts, talking points, and fact sheets.
• Help draft, format, and distribute internal messages and updates.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to collect information, deadlines, and approvals for internal announcements and communications materials.
• Maintain communications calendars, shared folders, and contact databases.
• Support crisis and issues management by monitoring coverage, gathering information, and escalating items to senior team members as needed.
• Support special projects, events, and administrative tasks as assigned.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Discounts on retail merchandise, restaurants, resorts, and conservation attractions.
• Medical benefits.
• Dental benefits.
• Vision benefits.
• Health Savings Account.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Voluntary benefits.
• 401(k) retirement savings.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid vacation.
• Paid sick time.
• Bass Pro Cares Fund.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level