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Acrisure · 2 months ago

Brand Publicist

Auris is a payroll and HR partner for small and medium-sized businesses, and they are seeking a Brand Publicist to enhance their brand visibility through storytelling and strategic press outreach. The role involves building relationships with media, crafting press materials, and securing meaningful media coverage to strengthen brand awareness and reputation.

Financial ServicesInsuranceInsurTech

Responsibilities

Support the development and execution of PR and media strategies to strengthen brand awareness and reputation
Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, editors, influencers, and media outlets
Craft press materials including releases, media kits, talking points, and thought leadership content
Act as a brand journalist, uncovering new and interesting storytelling opportunities
Secure meaningful media coverage in top-tier business, lifestyle, and trade publications
Coordinate interviews, speaking engagements, and press events
Assist in the planning and coordination of executive thought leadership activities, including content calendars, speaking opportunities, and by-line articles
Support in the management and enablement of agency partners
Monitor media trends, competitor activity, and public sentiment to identify opportunities and risks
Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, product and leadership teams to ensure message alignment and amplification
Track campaign performance and prepare regular coverage and sentiment reports

Qualification

PR experienceMedia relationsWriting skillsMedia monitoring toolsStrategic thinkingProject managementCommunication skillsStorytellingRelationship building

Required

4+ years of PR or media relations experience, preferably within payroll, payments, fintech, SaaS, or technology sectors
Strong understanding of SMB audiences and financial technology media landscape
Established relationships with journalists covering fintech, payments, and small business innovation
Excellent writing, storytelling, and presentation skills with a knack for simplifying complex topics
Strategic thinker with the ability to drive both near-term execution and long-term communications planning
Excellent communication and project management skills with a track record of leading cross-functional efforts
Comfortable operating in a high-growth, ambiguous environment with high autonomy
Familiarity with media monitoring tools (e.g., Muck Rack, Cision, Meltwater) and PR measurement practices

Benefits

Comprehensive medical insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
Fertility benefits
Wellness resources
Paid sick time
Generous paid time off and holidays
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
A complimentary Calm app subscription
Immediate vesting in a 401(k) plan
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
Commuter benefits
Employee discount programs
Paid maternity leave and paid paternity leave (including for adoptive parents)
Legal plan options
Pet insurance coverage

Company

Acrisure

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Acrisure offers financial services solutions for insurance, reinsurance, real estate, cyber services, and asset and wealth management.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$11.37B
Key Investors
Bain Capital Special SituationsAbu Dhabi Investment AuthorityBDT & MSD Partners
2025-06-06Debt Financing· $550M
2025-05-20Private Equity· $2.1B
2024-06-05Debt Financing· $1.6B

Leadership Team

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Greg Williams
Co-Founder, Chairman & CEO
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Mark Wassersug
Chief Technology Officer
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