Public Relations Specialist

WHAT MAKES US A GREAT PLACE TO WORK

We are proud to be consistently recognized as one of the world's best places to work, a champion of diversity and a model of social responsibility. We are currently ranked the #1 consulting firm on Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work list, and we have maintained a spot in the top four on Glassdoor's list for the last 13 years. We believe that diversity, inclusion and collaboration is key to building extraordinary teams. We hire people with exceptional talents, abilities and potential, then create an environment where you can become the best version of yourself and thrive both professionally and personally. We are publicly recognized by external parties such as Fortune, Vault, Mogul, Working Mother, Glassdoor and the Human Rights Campaign for being a great place to work for diversity and inclusion, women, LGBTQ and parents.

WHAT IS PUBLIC RELATIONS AT BAIN

Global PR builds and protects Bain & Company’s reputation by promoting its intellectual property, strategic partnerships, and world-class talent. It positions Bain as a premium firm trusted to advise executives on businesses' most critical challenges and ensures a strong and credible presence across global media.

WHERE YOU’LL FIT WITHIN THE TEAM

• Drive PR campaign planning and execution by independently managing project plans, coordinating across teams, and adapting strategies to meet evolving firm priorities with minimal oversight.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, digital, editorial and thought leadership teams to support firm-wide initiatives and ensure consistent, impactful messaging across channels.
• Contribute as a strategic team member by proactively communicating with stakeholders, integrating feedback, and championing inclusive, effective team collaboration.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Media Relations

• Support the regional PR lead and other PR team members on planning and delivery of PR campaigns on Bain’s pipeline of reports and insights across sectors and industries, leveraging knowledge of relevant media outlets and journalists to help identify the best media targets. Collaborate with PR team members to develop relevant media lists.
• Work with other team members to plan and deliver drafting of press releases, media pitch materials and other PR assets to support the delivery of PR campaigns in local markets, in-region, and globally. Take responsibility for independently developing and drafting some press releases and other PR materials, in line with team needs and with local and regional requirements.
• Act as a lead support for the team locally, regionally and globally in the strategic distribution of press releases and media pitches with minimal oversight. Lead on the posting of these materials to Bain’s website and newswires in an efficient, timely way ensuring accuracy and quality.
• In close collaboration with the regional PR lead and wider PR team, help to track, assess and manage inbound media opportunities and requests based on strategic media potential for the firm and risk considerations and make recommendations on handling.
• Support media interviews for Bain partners with journalists both in-person and online, in coordination with the regional PR lead and other PR team members.
• Manage and support the delivery of media training for Bain partners, in partnership with the regional PR lead. Lead on tracking the roll-out and delivery of these trainings to relevant partners and Bain practices.
• Support the team in developing strong and effective relationships with journalists in priority media outlets, in collaboration with the regional PR lead, and including building and developing a strong personal network with key journalists.

Campaign Planning & File Management

• Lead in supporting management of the PR team’s key calendars of campaigns and content, working proactively and in collaboration with marketing leads for practices update campaign timelines and track effectively media campaigns opportunities.
• Lead the organization and maintenance of PR campaign documentation in Bain’s content management system, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and accessibility across projects.
• Streamline and continuously improve the team’s central file repository (Teams/ SharePoint) to enhance collaboration, efficiency, and information access.

Media Monitoring & Social Media

• Working with analytics teams and regional PR lead to support the pro-active monitoring and analysis of Bain media coverage, surfacing key insights and trends to inform PR strategy and stakeholder reporting. Take the lead on supporting this activity locally and regionally to develop insights and reports for Bain offices and practices as required.
• Lead on drafting high-impact and timely social content to highlight media activity and coverage and firm messaging where required.
• Proactively monitor Bain’s social media channels to identify potential reputational risk and escalate these risks as needed in line with PR policies.

Team Administration

ABOUT YOU 

• 2-4+ years of experience managing high-impact PR projects with minimal supervision, ideally in both agency and in-house environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to multi-task and independently drive projects from strategy to execution while coordinating across multiple stakeholders.
• Demonstrated track record of delivering accurate, timely, and strategic communications under pressure.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Interest to learn about the different industries in which Bain consults. Experience in, or knowledge of professional services, B2B PR environments and/or content and thought-leadership marketing advantageous.
• Creative problem solver.
• Digitally savvy. Familiarity with web platforms, digital CMS systems, social media, especially LinkedIn, Knowledge of media tracking, metrics and reporting techniques appreciated.