Public Relations Coordinator - Virtual

Our Story

At Alight, we believe a company’s success starts with its people. At our core, we Champion People, help our colleagues Grow with Purpose and true to our name we encourage colleagues to “Be Alight.”

Our Values

Champion People – be empathetic and help create a place where everyone belongs.
Grow with purpose – be inspired by our higher calling of improving lives.
Be Alight – act with integrity, be real and empower others.

It’s why we’re so driven to connect passion with purpose. Alight helps clients gain a benefits advantage while building a healthy and financially secure workforce by unifying the benefits ecosystem across health, wealth, wellbeing, absence management and navigation.

With a comprehensive total rewards package, continuing education and training, and tremendous potential with a growing global organization, Alight is the perfect place to put your passion to work.

Join our team if you Champion People, want to Grow with Purpose through acting with integrity and if you embody the meaning of Be Alight.

About the Role

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Public Relations, the Public Relations Specialist I will play a key role in supporting Alight’s external communications team in advancing the company’s external presence and promoting its industry leadership. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of experience in public relations, media relations, or external communications, a strategic mindset and strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with media outlets, journalists, bloggers, and influencers.
• Proactively pitch story ideas, coordinate interviews, and manage press releases to secure positive media coverage.
• Monitor media coverage and industry trends and provide regular reports and analysis to internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate across marketing campaigns, product launches and other promotional activities.
• Partnering with communications and marketing to ensure communications are consistent and coordinated across key constituents.
• Collaborate with agency partners to drive measurable PR results.
• Assist in drafting and editing press releases, media kits, pitches, and other promotional materials.
• Collaborate with team members to create engaging content for social media and newsletters to amplify key messaging.
• Conduct research on industry trends, competitor activities, and target audience preferences to inform communication strategies.
• Monitor campaign metrics and media coverage to evaluate effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
• Provide general administrative assistance, including scheduling meetings, managing calendars, organizing files, and coordinating team activities.

Requirements

• 2+ years public relations experience in a corporate or agency setting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft compelling press releases and pitches.
• Proficiency in PR tools, such as Cision, Meltwater, or similar platforms, is desirable.
• A strategic thinker who anticipates challenges and develops proactive solutions.
• Creativity and a collaborative spirit to contribute innovative ideas for PR campaigns.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Experience with SaaS and/or HR technology companies a plus.
• Time management skills with the ability to execute programs with speed, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Be a motivated, self-starter with a desire to work entrepreneurially.
• Have a team-oriented spirit with a sense of commitment to colleagues and internal clients.
• Be able to travel occasionally and work outside of standard office hours as needed.
• Experience in MS Office and PR software/tools (e.g., Cision, Meltwater, Monday.com) is a plus.

Flexible Working

So that you can be your best at work and home, we consider flexible working arrangements wherever possible. Alight has been a leader in the flexible workspace and “Top 100 Company for Remote Jobs” 5 years in a row.

Benefits

We offer programs and plans for a healthy mind, body, wallet and life because it’s important our benefits care for the whole person. Options include a variety of health coverage options, wellbeing and support programs, retirement, vacation and sick leave, maternity, paternity & adoption leave, continuing education and training as well as a number of voluntary benefit options.

By applying for a position with Alight, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Alight’s employment policies.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Alight is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We know that diverse teams are stronger, more innovative, and more successful.

At Alight, we welcome and embrace all individuals, regardless of their background, and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive.

Diversity Policy Statement

Alight is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anyone based on sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal, state or local law.

Authorization to work in the Employing Country

Applicants for employment in the country in which they are applying must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Alight.

We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

Salary Pay Range

Minimum: 52,500 USD

Maximum: 83,300 USD

Pay Transparency Statement: Alight considers a variety of factors in determining whether to extend an offer of employment and in setting the appropriate compensation level.