Public Relations Project Manager

Garver•Rogers, AR

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. The role collaborates with communicators and 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 successful candidate is a strong writer and storyteller with hands-on public relations experience, media savvy, and strong organization and project management skills. The position manages PR projects from planning through execution, identifies newsworthy stories and thought leadership opportunities, develops targeted pitches, and builds relationships with journalists, editors, and media outlets. It also creates and edits PR materials, coordinates media interviews and events, tracks campaign performance, and maintains the media contact database. The role reports directly to the Public Relations Director and may provide project management and PR support for select client communications initiatives. Garver describes itself as an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm founded in 1919, with more than 1,500 employees. It offers competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, a comprehensive wellness program, company-paid professional memberships, and support for industry licenses and continuing education. A resume and cover letter are required; writing samples or a portfolio are preferred.

Requirements

Minimum of 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 the 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.
A resume and cover letter are required.

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, and company news to media.
Coordinate media interviews, press events, and speaking opportunities for subject matter experts.
Write and edit press releases, op-eds, thought leadership articles, media advisories, talking points, and award submissions.
Track and report 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.
Provide strategic support and clear communication across initiatives, reporting directly to the Public Relations Director.