Communications Specialist

Job Summary This role offers the chance to sharpen media relations skills, hone your storytelling skills, and drive impact in the communities that Optimum serves. This well‑rounded role will have you working directly with reporters, driving impact internally through Optimum’s weekly all‑employee newsletter and supporting the company’s community‑driven initiatives. While not directly on our social‑media content development team, we’re also looking for a team player who is watching the latest social and cultural trends and will partner with our integrated marketing team members. Responsibilities Media Relations Research and maintain media lists, monitor coverage, and flag opportunities for the team. Help coordinate outreach to local and national reporters, including drafting creative pitches and tracking responses. Contribute to media reports and recaps that summarize results and learnings from announcements. Stakeholder and Community Engagement Support planning and logistics for PR‑related community events, and recognition moments. Assist with developing remarks and talking points for external, community‑focused events and engagements. Work closely with community affairs and government affairs to ensure alignment with planning and execution of community moments. Internal Communications Assist with creating and publishing the company’s weekly all‑employee newsletter across internal channels. Source and compile interesting stories across the company to share via the newsletter. Coordinate reviews, routing, and approvals to keep projects on track and ensure consistency of message and tone. Execution & Innovation Bring proactive ideas and editorial thinking to the table, constantly looking for new ways to elevate engagement and impact. Show curiosity in team meetings by identifying story ideas, content opportunities, and process improvements. Respond quickly and thoughtfully to evolving business needs with speed, clarity, and agility. Maintain a strong bias toward action, quick iteration, and continuous improvement. Qualifications 1-3 years of experience in public relations, corporate communications, or related fields (in‑house or agency). Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with a keen eye for tone, clarity, and audience. Experience with core media relations tactics (e.g., drafting pitches, researching outlets, pitching reporters, and monitoring coverage). Collaborative teammate with a willingness to learn, take feedback, and support others in a fast‑moving environment. Organized, detail‑oriented, and comfortable managing multiple assignments with direction and feedback. Why This Role Matters This role gives you the chance to help shape Optimum’s story in real time and bring clarity to an evolving, high‑impact business. Your work will help people understand why connectivity matters and how Optimum shows up for its customers across its 21‑state footprint. Pay is competitive and based on a number of job‑related factors, including skills and experience. The starting pay rate/range at time of hire for this position in the posted location is $64,260.00 – $105,570.00 per year. The rate/range provided herein is the anticipated pay at the time of hire, and does not reflect future job opportunity. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Please note that at this time, we do not provide visa sponsorship for employment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds regardless of gender, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Nashville Public Radio