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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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be grateful
We intentionally show appreciation for others and the opportunities we have. We don’t take anything 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.
Take ownership
Be hungry for growth
Growth is at the core of who we are and what we do. We continuously seek opportunities to learn, improve, and evolve – both individually and as a team. 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 the person you'd want to work alongside
Great team members are passionate, creative, and driven by a genuine excitement for their work. We strive to bring this enthusiasm to everything we do while being a source of positivity for our teammates and colleagues. We take our work seriously, but not ourselves.
act with integrity
Integrity is the foundation of our actions. We hold ourselves to the highest standards, ensuring honesty, transparency, and fairness in our actions. By staying true to our values, we build trust and credibility with our clients, partners, and each other.
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.
We believe in taking full responsibility for our actions, decisions and the outcomes of our work. By owning our roles, we empower ourselves and each other to drive positive results. We’re proactive, accountable, and committed to delivering excellence in everything we do.
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account manager
“There is truly no place like Pierce PR. From the care and trust each team member has for one another to the outstanding leadership and opportunities for growth, Pierce has been an amazing place to grow my career. I’m inspired every day by the passion the team exudes and grateful to be a part of an environment where fun and hard work intersect.”
Senior account manager
“Although I had held jobs at other companies prior to Pierce, I owe a vast majority of my growth as a PR professional and business leader to my work alongside Julia and the Pierce PR team. I have been consistently encouraged to try new things, create new ideas, and mentor incredible team members, with our core values and company culture at the center of everything we do.”
Director of operations
“I love working at an organization with a best-in-class culture where we set ambitious goals and treat everyone with kindness, genuine care, authenticity, and respect. At Pierce PR, I am excited to come to work each day and feel energized and uplifted by my colleagues. Regardless of your level, you receive the support and guidance you need to thrive both professionally and personally.”
Senior Account Manager
Are you an amiable, outgoing communicator with the ability to “read” people and situations? Are you empathetic and intuitive, using your natural curiosity to understand people? Do you not rest until the job is done - and done well? Do you enjoy collaborating with others? Do you enjoy operating within a structured and organized environment? Do you refuse to rest until the task is 110% done? If you are open to (and enjoy!) change, this is the job for you!
The Senior Account Manager will play an integral role in telling our clients’ stories by fully understanding client objectives, contributing to strategic PR initiatives, and overseeing and executing daily client account activity. The ideal candidate will have an entrepreneurial spirit and passion for excellence. The position includes professional development opportunities and management of direct reports.
Ongoing Responsibilities:
- Supporting strategy development and execution of programs
- Overseeing day-to-day contact for assigned clients
- Working closely with senior management to provide strategic direction and insight related to account activities
- Overseeing social media strategy (LinkedIn, Facebook, X, Instagram)
- Developing client content, including media materials, social media copy, blogs, media pitches, bylines, and Q&As
- Event planning and execution (attending client events as needed)
- Recommending and executing media strategies that generate coverage; build and nurture strong relationships with media contacts
- Demonstrating ownership to train and mentor junior team members and new hires; regularly coach and give feedback for improvement
- Participating in new business activity, playing a significant role in providing research, conducting assessments, developing creative ideas and presenting in new business meetings
Along with creativity, drive and self-motivation, your previous experience and attributes will include:
- Bachelor’s degree
- 7-9 years of post-college PR agency experience
- MUST live in the Nashville area
- Strong writing skills and solid understanding of traditional PR, media relations, and digital marketing/graphics
- Extremely organized with an ability to juggle multiple campaigns/deliverables at once
- Ability to work in a fast-moving, team-oriented environment
- Quick turnaround time with work; displays resourcefulness
- Enthusiasm for our clients and our work
- Client-focused – anticipate client needs and continually come up with ways to drive their business forward
- Self-motivated problem solver; willing to step in and assist the team when workloads are full
Why Pierce pr?
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:
- 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
- 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
- Strengthen employee engagement and enhance firm’s culture via coordination of teambuilding activities, culture-amplifying events, regular engagement surveys, and more
- Facilitate training, educational and mentorship programs, and events that contribute to team member learning, development, well-being and growth
- 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
- 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
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Why Pierce PR?
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
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