Public Relations Specialist

Cetera Financial Group • Dallas, TX

14h • $70,000 - $85,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Cetera is looking for a Communications Specialist to join our Corporate Communications team. This role is designed for an early-career communications professional who has a solid foundation and is ready to grow by taking on meaningful responsibility, sharpening their writing, and learning how strategic communications works inside a large, national financial services firm. If you enjoy writing, storytelling and seeing your work show up in the real world – from press coverage to industry awards – this role gives you the chance to do that with guidance, mentorship, and a clear path to more responsibility over time. What you will do: Support high-visibility writing projects Write press releases, media pitches, and statements tied to real business initiatives. Develop confidence writing in a fast-paced, regulated environment where clarity and accuracy matter. Manage multiple assignments at once, with support from experienced communications leaders who help you prioritize and improve your work. Build your media and storytelling skills Support proactive and reactive media opportunities with national and industry trade press. Learn how to work with journalists, respond to media needs, and think about stories from the reporter’s point of view. Lead awards & recognition efforts Own the awards and rankings calendar end-to-end—from identifying opportunities to crafting submissions. Turn business results into compelling stories that help position Cetera as a leader in the wealth management industry. Gain exposure across teams as you gather insights and elevate others’ work. Collaborate and learn from experts Draft and adapt social media content to amplify press coverage and awards. Work closely with external PR agencies and internal partners while learning how campaigns are planned, executed, and measured. Partner with social and digital teams to amplify key moments across owned channels. Track results and learn what works Help monitor media coverage, awards wins, and share-of-voice metrics. What you need to have: Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field. 4+ years of experience in corporate communications, PR, journalism, or an agency environment. Strong writing skills and interest in developing speed, clarity, and storytelling range. Ability to manage multiple deadlines and projects without losing attention to detail. Curiosity about business, finance, or professional services (prior financial services experience is a plus, not a must). Comfort collaborating with agencies and cross-functional teams. Willingness to travel up to 10% for conferences or company events. How We Support Your Growth: We know early-career professionals want stretch opportunities without burnout. In this role, you can expect: Hands-on mentorship from experienced communications leaders who provide feedback, coaching, and context, not just assignments. Clear ownership with guardrails: you will lead projects without being left to figure it out alone. Skill development in writing, media relations, awards strategy, and stakeholder management. Exposure to senior leaders and high-impact initiatives, helping you understand how communications influences business outcomes. A role that can evolve over time as your confidence, speed and strategic thinking grow.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in corporate communications, PR, journalism, or an agency environment.
• Strong writing skills and interest in developing speed, clarity, and storytelling range.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and projects without losing attention to detail.
• Comfort collaborating with agencies and cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% for conferences or company events.

Nice To Haves

• Curiosity about business, finance, or professional services (prior financial services experience is a plus, not a must).

Responsibilities

• Support high-visibility writing projects Write press releases, media pitches, and statements tied to real business initiatives.
• Develop confidence writing in a fast-paced, regulated environment where clarity and accuracy matter.
• Manage multiple assignments at once, with support from experienced communications leaders who help you prioritize and improve your work.
• Support proactive and reactive media opportunities with national and industry trade press.
• Learn how to work with journalists, respond to media needs, and think about stories from the reporter’s point of view.
• Own the awards and rankings calendar end-to-end—from identifying opportunities to crafting submissions.
• Turn business results into compelling stories that help position Cetera as a leader in the wealth management industry.
• Gain exposure across teams as you gather insights and elevate others’ work.
• Draft and adapt social media content to amplify press coverage and awards.
• Work closely with external PR agencies and internal partners while learning how campaigns are planned, executed, and measured.
• Partner with social and digital teams to amplify key moments across owned channels.
• Help monitor media coverage, awards wins, and share-of-voice metrics.

Benefits

• Hands-on mentorship from experienced communications leaders who provide feedback, coaching, and context, not just assignments.
• Clear ownership with guardrails: you will lead projects without being left to figure it out alone.
• Skill development in writing, media relations, awards strategy, and stakeholder management.
• Exposure to senior leaders and high-impact initiatives, helping you understand how communications influences business outcomes.
• A role that can evolve over time as your confidence, speed and strategic thinking grow.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees