careers

Since 2015, Pierce PR has supported CEOs and business owners by developing customized PR and communication strategies for companies that desire greater brand awareness and stronger positioning. Our team is known for its national experience, local expertise and love for what we do.

We’re a team of energetic and thoughtful professionals that approaches each day with passion and optimism. We have diverse backgrounds and interests, but we share a common goal of enjoying our work and working with great people. We are invested in each other’s success and this translates into a sincere desire to create results for our clients that make us all proud.

why pierce pr?

benefit highlights: unlimited pto, bonus program, remote work options, paid holidays

passionate, creative team

opportunities for professional development

culture of continuous improvement

national and local clients

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make a positive impact

Through our work, we have the opportunity to make a powerful and positive difference. We know that even on days when our impact is small, it can still touch those around us in more ways than we may ever know. Given this knowledge, we carry a responsibility to always give our best to each other and our work.

be passionate and creative

collaborate continuously

Collaboration is a key factor in the success of our team and client relationships. We make it a priority to create a set of shared goals and communicate openly and often. As a result, we’re able to bring out the best ideas and creative solutions.

remain committed to growth

We take informed risks and learn from successes, setbacks, and each other. We believe lifelong learning is what continues to push us forward as a team and company. We always strive to be better than we were yesterday. 

be grateful

We are intentionally appreciative of others and the opportunities we have. We strive to take nothing for granted, especially our team and client relationships. When we reflect gratitude, we are able to achieve the best and most fulfilling outcomes in every situation. 

what we live by

our 5 core values

Over the years, Pierce Public Relations has built a culture that encourages innovation, learning, and growth. We embrace new ideas to push ourselves and our work forward. We use our passion to continuously innovate and improve. We are committed to being pioneers in the communications and public relations fields.

Our team is genuinely excited about what we do and how we do it. With passion at the heart of our work, we nurture ideas, inspire excellence, and find creative ways to eliminate obstacles and cultivate growth. 

interested in joining us?

We're always looking to add talented professionals to our team. Please email us at hello@pierce-pr.com  or use the form below to tell us why you'd be a great fit. Please include a link to your resume and work samples if available.

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HR & Team Experience Leader 

Are you passionate about recruiting top talent and ensuring the right people are in the right roles? Do you love helping people grow and finding ways to strengthen an organization’s culture? Do you enjoy creating best-in-class onboarding programs for team members of all levels? Do you have experience managing effective processes for promotions and performance reviews? Do you view HR as a key driver of business growth? If so, we would love to meet you!

Our rapidly growing PR firm is looking for an exceptional HR leader to support our talented team and help drive the business forward. Reporting to the firm’s president and working closely with the senior leadership team, the best candidate for this newly created role is someone with strong business acumen who is passionate about recruiting and retaining talented professionals and developing processes and systems to support the growth of people, culture and the business.

Ongoing Responsibilities:

You will serve as a member of the firm’s senior leadership team to ensure all HR functions within the firm are properly executed in accordance with best practices – all while leveraging HR to drive business growth. 

Recruitment
  • Lead all recruitment efforts for junior, mid-level and senior-level staff in line with business objectives; manage year-round internship program
  • Represent the firm at job fairs, university career days and other strategic recruitment venues

Performance Management
  • Develop, standardize and lead effective processes for promotions, performance reviews; and team check-ins; includes training for all managers
  • Provide guidance, trusted counsel and support to managers and employees on HR-related issues, including performance management, employee relations, benefits and compliance
  • Onboard new employees and offboard departing employees; oversee termination process
  • Oversee company's CultureWise program, ensuring core values and fundamentals are integrated into the business

Employee Engagement & Culture
  • Strengthen employee engagement and enhance firm’s culture via coordination of teambuilding activities, culture-amplifying events, regular engagement surveys, and more

Learning & Development
  • Facilitate training, educational and mentorship programs, and events that contribute to team member learning, development, well-being and growth

Compliance
  • Promote a fair and equitable work environment where diversity in all its forms is embraced and valued
  • Understand and remain current with relevant employment laws and regulations; identify and mitigate legal risks related to HR matters

General HR
  • Serve as a resource for all team members, keeping a pulse on overall team health, addressing any HR-related issues and ensuring each team member is in the right seat
  • Work closely with the firm’s president on special HR-related projects; participate in strategic thought leadership opportunities that benefit the firm
  • Identify and manage outside HR-related vendors/business partners as needed (e.g., payroll and benefits)
  • Other duties as assigned

Apply now by emailing hello@pierce-pr.com!

Hours and location

This is a full-time role (40 hours/week) based in Nashville, TN. The team operates in a remote environment but meets periodically for in-person team meetings, client events and more. 

Why Pierce PR?

Based in Nashville, we’re a rapidly growing, mid-sized public relations firm with a reputation for excellence in delivering strategic and impactful communications, PR and marketing strategies for national and local clients that exceed business objectives and strengthen the bottom line.

We are a team of energetic and thoughtful professionals who approach each day with passion and optimism. We have diverse backgrounds and interests, but we share a common goal of enjoying our work and working with great people. We are invested in each other’s success, and this translates into a sincere desire to create results for our clients that make us all proud.

We offer unlimited PTO, 401(k), health benefits, a bonus program, remote work options, paid holidays, a passionate and creative team, opportunities for professional development, a culture of continuous improvement, and the opportunity to work with national and local clients.

Along with drive, self-motivation and a passion for helping employees bring their best selves to work, your previous experience and attributes will include:

  • Minimum 6-9 years of experience in HR, recruiting/talent acquisition, learning and development, employee engagement, employee relations, or internal communications
  • Ability to handle confidential and sensitive HR issues with compassion and discretion
  • Strong decision-making skills and response to high-pressure and sensitive situations in a fast-paced environment
  • Enthusiastic, accessible, detail-oriented and a strong communicator
  • Embraces change at a growing firm and strives for excellence across all tasks
  • Skilled in leading and influencing others with respect and empathy
  • Expertise in strengthening organizational culture and creating development opportunities for talent across all levels
  • Proven track record of collaborating effectively with other senior leaders
  • Identifies problems/issues and looks for sustainable solutions
  • Exemplifies firm’s core values

2024 Summer Intern (Paid)

Are you a talented writer with an entrepreneurial spirit? Always thinking of creative strategies and have the drive to become a PR pro? Looking to sharpen your PR skills while getting college credit (while having a lot of fun)? 

Pierce PR is looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented intern. What’s in it for you? In addition to getting paid for your contributions, you’ll receive hands-on experience with copywriting, graphic design and social media content development. You’ll also have an opportunity to learn from some of the best in the biz (if we do say so ourselves!). If expanding both your experience and network with a Nashville-based, woman-owned agency sounds like your cup of tea, keep reading:

About you: 

What you’ll do: 

Assist team members in tasks such as:
  • Research and update media lists 
  • Research award opportunities
  • Copywriting (blogs, emails, social media, etc.)
  • Graphic design (social media graphics, client collateral, etc.)
  • Analyze and design reports on social media, website and newsletter analytics
  • Build newsletters/emails in email platforms for distribution
  • Collaborate on projects, as needed
  • Currently pursuing a BA or BS in public relations, communications, or similar field at an accredited college or university
  • Outstanding knowledge of social media platforms (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok)
  • Demonstrated research and analytical skills
  • Experience with copywriting and editing
  • Ability to prioritize projects
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Available 5-10 hours a week during normal business hours, Monday-Friday

Extra points if:

  • You have prior experience
  • You send your portfolio and/or samples of your work to hello@pierce-pr.com