Brand Publicist

Auris is the payroll and HR partner built for small and medium-sized businesses who can’t afford to get it wrong. Trusted by over 50,000 businesses nationwide, Auris pairs easy-to-use technology with real human service to give leaders the confidence that every detail is done right – so they can focus on growing their people and their business.  

Position Overview 

The Brand Publicist will elevate the Auris brand and our clients’ visibility through compelling storytelling, strategic press outreach, and thought leadership positioning. This role is perfect for someone who thrives at the intersection of creativity, communications, and culture — someone who can craft narratives that make people care and remember. 

Responsibilities 

• Support the development and execution of PR and media strategies to strengthen brand awareness and reputation. 

• Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, editors, influencers, and media outlets. 

• Craft press materials including releases, media kits, talking points, and thought leadership content. 

• Act as a brand journalist, uncovering new and interesting storytelling opportunities 

• Secure meaningful media coverage in top-tier business, lifestyle, and trade publications. 

• Coordinate interviews, speaking engagements, and press events. 

• Assist in the planning and coordination of executive thought leadership activities, including content calendars, speaking opportunities, and by-line articles 

• Support in the management and enablement of agency partners 

• Monitor media trends, competitor activity, and public sentiment to identify opportunities and risks. 

• Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, product and leadership teams to ensure message alignment and amplification. 

• Track campaign performance and prepare regular coverage and sentiment reports. 

Qualifications 

• 4+ years of PR or media relations experience, preferably within payroll, payments, fintech, SaaS, or technology sectors. 

• Strong understanding of SMB audiences and financial technology media landscape. 

• Established relationships with journalists covering fintech, payments, and small business innovation. 

• Excellent writing, storytelling, and presentation skills with a knack for simplifying complex topics. 

• Strategic thinker with the ability to drive both near-term execution and long-term communications planning. 

• Excellent communication and project management skills with a track record of leading cross-functional efforts. 

• Comfortable operating in a high-growth, ambiguous environment with high autonomy. 

• Familiarity with media monitoring tools (e.g., Muck Rack, Cision, Meltwater) and PR measurement practices. 

Additional Information 

Auris is committed to employing a diverse workforce. All applications will be considered for employment without attention to rave, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.  

To Executive Search Firms & Staffing Agencies: Auris does not accept unsolicited resumes from any agencies that have not signed a mutual service agreement. All unsolicited resumes will be considered Auris’s property and Auris will not be obligated to pay a referral fee. This includes resumes submitted directly to Hiring Managers without contact Auris’s Human Resources Talent Department.   

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