PR Manager, Speakers Bureau & Awards (Contract)

Company descriptionMost companies in the AI era do one of two things: they advise, or they sell you a tool. We do both. Publicis Sapient is a technology company that provides enterprise AI platforms and services, which means we build our own AI platforms and bring the strategists, product thinkers, designers and engineers who make them work inside the world's most complex businesses. It's where people and products shape the future of enterprise, and where your ideas actually reach the organizations that run the world. If you want to question how things are done, learn continuously and do the best work of your career alongside 20,000 people across 28 countries, you're in the right place. Come build with us. OverviewPublicis Sapient is seeking a highly organized, proactive communications leader to join our Global PR team as PR Manager, Speakers Bureau & Awards. This contract role will provide leave coverage for approximately 6-8 months. You will step in to lead our global executive speakers bureau and awards program, while supporting product storytelling and media relations that build Publicis Sapient’s reputation in product, AI and technology.Working with PR, product marketing, brand marketing and business leaders, you will help run an intelligence-led PR engine that elevates executives across a global organization.Your ImpactExecutive Speaker BureauLead a strategic global speakers bureau aligned to business priorities, key narratives and executive expertise.Maintain a forward-looking tracker of speaking engagements and opportunities, ensuring accurate reporting, deadline management and media-value identification.Research and evaluate high-impact speaking opportunities across business, technology and marketing events.Manage speaker submissions end to end, drafting abstracts, positioning and materials with AI-assisted research and strong editorial judgment.Maintain a centralized library of executive bios, headshots, past sessions and speaker assets for efficient, consistent submissions.Partner with executives and marketing leaders to develop session narratives that showcase technology expertise, product innovation and client impact.Prepare senior executives for priority speaking opportunities with relevant, distinctive and aligned messaging.Awards Strategy & Industry RecognitionLead Publicis Sapient’s global awards strategy, prioritizing recognition across technology, AI, innovation, transformation, leadership and client impact.Maintain a global awards calendar and tracker with clear prioritization, reporting and deadline management.Identify high-impact awards and recognition opportunities for Publicis Sapient, executives, products and client work.Manage awards submissions end to end, coordinating stakeholders, evidence and high-quality narratives.Apply strategic storytelling and editorial judgment using innovation, outcomes and transformation proof points.Partner with PR, marketing and product teams to amplify wins through media, executive, social and internal channels.Product PR & Media RelationsTranslate complex product, AI and technology concepts into clear B2B narratives.Build relationships with relevant journalists, editors, producers, podcasters, creators, event programmers and influencers.Support pitching that positions Publicis Sapient executives as credible voices on AI, technology and priority topics.Connect speaking, awards, product stories and thought leadership to broader earned-media activity.Support priority PR projects and events as needed.Contribute to newsletters, presentations and reporting on coverage, performance and team successes.What Success Looks LikeDuring leave coverage, success means seamless continuity and strong delivery across Speakers Bureau and Awards while increasing strategic impact.You will maintain a strong pipeline of opportunities; position executives for influential platforms; deliver accurate, timely submissions; generate media value; and build trusted global stakeholder relationships.You will bring curiosity and initiative, using AI and emerging tools to improve research, prioritization, storytelling and workflows.QualificationsSkills & ExperienceManager-level PR or communications experience, ideally in technology, consulting, professional services or media.Experience managing executive speaker, awards or industry-recognition programs.Strong project management skills across complex workflows, stakeholders and deadlines.Excellent communication, editorial judgment and attention to detail.Experience shaping executive positioning, thought leadership or senior-leaderAbility to turn complex technology and business topics into clear external narratives.Confidence working with senior executives and global stakeholders.Independent, collaborative and proactive in a global environment.Strong knowledge of AI-assisted research, drafting and communications workflows.Willingness to work across time zones and travel regionally as needed.Additional informationPay Range: $120,000 - $145,000The range shown represents a grouping of relevant full time salary ranges currently in use at Publicis Sapient. Actual range for this position may differ, depending on location and specific skillset required for the work itself.As part of our dedication to an inclusive and diverse workforce, Publicis Sapient is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard for race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io. Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. #LIhybrid