Job Description
BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Media Relations Manager / Communications Specialist in Boston, MA 02116
Position Title: Media Relations Manager / Communications Specialist
Location: Boston, MA 02116
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 40 hrs/week (weekends/holidays as needed)
Duration: 4 Months (possible extension)
Pay Rate: $25.00 - $25.17/hr (W2)
Start Date: 1–2 Weeks
Overview:
Office of Communications is seeking a skilled Media Relations Manager/Communications Specialist to oversee media relations, digital content, and public messaging across all divisions. This role requires a fast-paced, deadline-driven professional who can manage communications, act as a spokesperson, and coordinate public events while maintaining discretion and sound judgment.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop, manage, and distribute internal and external communications (press releases, speeches, digital content, social media).
Serve as spokesperson; pitch stories to local/statewide media; respond to daily media inquiries.
Plan, coordinate, and execute public events, press conferences, and marketing campaigns.
Write talking points, editorial pieces, reports, and briefings for leadership.
Collaborate with internal teams to align messaging with mission and goals.
Support communications during breaking news, severe weather, and public announcements (weekends/holidays as needed).
Qualifications:
Proven experience in media relations, public communications, or journalism.
Strong writing, editing, and public speaking skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
Experience with digital communications, social media, and event coordination.
Strong judgment, discretion, and organizational skills.
Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward’s 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.
BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class places to work.
BCforward is an equal opportunity employer.