Communications Specialist

Communications Specialist – Tampa, FL

Location: Tampa, FL

Workplace: Fully On-Site | No Remote or Hybrid Options

Position: Full-Time

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM–5:30 PM

Experience: Previous outreach, public relations, or media coordination experience preferred

Our Tampa-based business works with clients across retail, telecommunications, hospitality and consumer services, managing communications strategies and public relations initiatives that support their wider business objectives.

We're expanding our media and messaging team and have an opening for a Communications Specialist. This position offers the chance to gain experience across different brand accounts while working in a structured, collaborative office environment.

How You'll Spend Your Week

• Helping organise public relations strategies and media campaigns from initial planning through to completion

• Maintaining communications calendars, press release deadlines and media coverage trackers

• Liaising with media contacts, community partners and internal departments on messaging requirements

• Preparing press kits, briefing notes, media statements and campaign documentation

• Monitoring media engagement activity and flagging potential PR opportunities or issues

• Coordinating campaign materials and supporting day-to-day communications delivery

• Assisting senior communications managers with strategy reviews and media performance updates

We're interested in people who are organised, comfortable taking initiative and able to communicate professionally.

Ideally, you'll have:

• Experience in public relations, marketing, content creation, administration or client communications

• Strong time management and attention to detail

• Confidence communicating with journalists, colleagues and client stakeholders

• Ability to manage several communication priorities without losing track of deadlines

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, media monitoring tools, or publishing systems

• A practical approach to resolving messaging challenges and following through on PR tasks

You don't need to have held a Communications Manager title previously, but some experience in a professional working environment would be beneficial.

The Working Arrangement

This is a fully on-site Communications Specialist position in Tampa, working directly with the media relations and brand strategy teams.

You'll have a consistent weekday schedule, guidance from experienced colleagues and opportunities to develop your media relations and corporate communications skills.

Next Steps

If you're interested in joining our Tampa team as a Communications Specialist, please apply through LinkedIn with your resume.

We'll review applications and contact shortlisted candidates to discuss the position further.

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