Public Relations Project Manager

Garver•Oklahoma City, OK

About The Position

Garver is seeking a Public Relations Project Manager to join its Communications Team and help shape and share stories about the firm. This role collaborates with the Communications Team and Garver’s business lines to develop and execute strategic public relations initiatives, secure earned media coverage, and increase the firm’s visibility across regional and national platforms. The position calls for a strong writer and storyteller with hands-on public relations experience, media relations skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects from idea through execution. The Public Relations Project Manager reports directly to the Public Relations Director and provides strategic support and clear communication across initiatives. The role may also provide project management and PR support for select Garver client communications initiatives as needed. Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm founded in 1919. It has more than 1,500 employees and serves aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater, surveying, advisory services, and construction engineering and inspection markets.

Requirements

At least three years of professional public relations experience.
Demonstrated experience securing earned media coverage through proactive media relations and pitching.
Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
Experience developing media pitches and building relationships with journalists and editors.
Strong project management and organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines simultaneously.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with subject matter experts, business leaders, media, and fellow communicators.
Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, journalism, marketing, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

Writing samples or a portfolio demonstrating relevant public relations work.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Communications Team members to develop and execute strategic public relations initiatives aligned with Garver’s business goals and brand voice.
Manage PR projects from planning through execution, coordinating timelines, contributors, deliverables, and deadlines.
Partner with business lines to identify stories, projects, and thought leadership opportunities for earned media coverage.
Develop targeted media strategies and pitches to generate earned media coverage.
Cultivate and maintain relationships with journalists, editors, and media outlets across regional and national platforms.
Proactively pitch project stories, thought leadership, expert commentary, company news, and other newsworthy content to media.
Coordinate media interviews, press events, and speaking opportunities for subject matter experts.
Write and edit PR materials, including press releases, op-eds, thought leadership articles, media advisories, talking points, and award submissions.
Track and report on PR campaign performance, media placements, industry trends, and engagement metrics to inform future strategy.
Maintain Garver’s media contact database and ensure timely updates and outreach.
Provide project management and PR support for select Garver client communications initiatives as needed.