Nutshell (WebFX) is hiring: Jr. Digital Media Public Relations Specialist in Har

Jr. Digital Media Public Relations Specialist

The Jr. Digital Media Public Relations Specialist is a relationship-driven digital marketer who builds authority, visibility, and trust for brands across the internet through earned media, strategic publisher partnerships, and high-impact content ideation. This role sits at the center of modern PR, SEO, and AI Search visibility. You will cultivate long-term relationships with editors and publishers, pitch compelling story ideas, and orchestrate content placements that drive real business outcomesbrand authority, search trust, AI citations, traffic, and leads. Rather than writing all content yourself, you operate as a strategist, tastemaker, and editor-in-chiefstyle leaderdeveloping story angles, headlines, and media narratives, then collaborating with writers and internal teams to bring those visions to life.

Build & Manage Publisher Relationships

-Develop and maintain strong relationships with editors, journalists, and publishers across major digital publications.

-Pitch original, high-value story ideas that align with publisher editorial standards and audience needs.

-Earn consistent publication opportunities through reputation, credibility, and the quality of ideasnot transactional outreach.

-Act as a trusted contributor whose work helps publishers grow traffic, readership, and authority.

Drive Earned Media & AI Search Visibility

-Secure earned placements, citations, brand mentions, and backlinks across authoritative third-party websites.

-Help clients build trust and authority in the eyes of Google Search and AI search engines.

-Specialize in earning AI Search citations and referencesa core driver of visibility in modern search experiences.

-Support both earned and strategic paid media partnerships when appropriate, always with ROI and authority in mind.

Content Strategy, Ideation & Tastemaking

-Operate like an editor-in-chief: ideate story angles, headlines, themes, and narratives across industries.

-Identify emerging trends, content gaps, and timely opportunities publishers want to cover.

-Build content frameworks and creative direction for writers rather than executing all writing personally.

-Ensure all content aligns with brand voice, authority positioning, and publisher expectations.

Brand & Reputation Building

-Actively build and manage your professional digital footprint so publishers can research and validate your expertise.

-Maintain visibility across social media, blogging platforms, personal websites, and journalism tools (e.g., Muck Rack).

-Establish credibility through a history of high-quality publications and recognizable bylines.

-Represent the company and its publishing network as a polished, authoritative media partner.

Owned Media Network Leadership

-Help manage and grow owned digital publications within our media network (e.g., technology, lifestyle, and niche verticals).

-Develop headline strategies and editorial direction that drive traffic, revenue, and authority for owned sites.

-Use owned media to strengthen personal and organizational credibility with third-party publishers.

-Contribute to positioning our network as award-winning, professional, and industry-respected.

Client Impact & Strategy

-Translate media coverage into measurable client outcomes: visibility, authority, search trust, and lead generation.

-Align publisher placements with broader digital marketing and SEO strategies.

-Leverage your network to secure coverage across virtually any site on the web.

-Help pioneer and scale innovative services in AI SEO and modern digital PR.

Who You Are and What We're Looking For

Education:

-A Bachelor's Degree: All majors welcome!

-GPA: 3.4 or above

(Upcoming grads are encouraged to apply - we interview and hire up to a year in advance!)

Suggested Experience and Skills

Relationship building and professional networking

Persuasive communication and pitching

Brand positioning and reputation management

Content strategy, ideation, and editorial direction

Digital PR, earned media, and authority building

Familiarity SEO, backlinks, and search trust signals

Deep curiosity about media trends, internet culture, and publishing ecosystems

Ability to see the "big picture" while managing many moving parts

Qualities and Traits

You think like a digital marketer, not just a publicist.

You're comfortable being the face behind pitches, ideas, and media relationships.

You understand that where something is published matters just as much as what is published.

You love influencing narratives, shaping content direction, and spotting what will resonate before it trends.

You thrive in a role where credibility, reputation, and long-term relationships are the currency.

You're energized by the future of AI search, digital authority, and earned visibility.

Don't stress if you don't have every experience listed - we hire for soft skills, and believe hard skills can be trained. If the job responsibilities sound interesting, and these traits sound like you, then we want to hear from you!

Why This Role Matters

This role is critical to how brands earn trust in today's search landscape. Through relationships, reputation, and standout content strategy, the Jr. Digital Media Public Relations Specialist directly impacts client growth, search visibility, and industry leadershipacross thousands of digital publications every month.

What You'll Get From Us!

Opportunities to Learn and Train With Our Team!

Our "Bootcamp" training program will be provided for new FXers to learn, grow and develop both in and out of the office in the specific hard skills necessary to be successful in their position

World-class on-the-job training from the experts (think Sr. Digital Media team, not the HR team) as well as opportunities for ongoing personal learning and development

On-site, state-of-the-art training amenities to facilitate departmental trainings, industry-related updates, and monthly Lunch-and-Learns.

A Place to Grow Your Career

WebFX grew 250%+ over the past 3 years, and we promote almost exclusively internally. Merit-based promotional opportunities are abundant for new FXers who meet or exceed position performance metrics.

In-Person Experience Alongside Our Team of Industry Experts

This position is based fully in-office at our riverside campus in Harrisburg, PA, with opportunities for this to evolve as Fxers advance in their career tenure.

Potential promotional path for Digital Media Public Relations Specialist:

Content Marketing Specialist

Content Marketing Analyst

Digital Publishing Consultant

Lead Digital Publishing Consultant

Sr. Digital Content Consultant

Compensation

$47,500 - $49,500 (potentially higher based on work experience)

Meet WebFX: Who We Are

Hi there! We're WebFX, a full-service digital marketing agency based in the US. We've been 10x named the Best Place To Work in Pennsylvania, and we'd love to meet you! We are a fast-growing company that has doubled in size over the past 5 years, with talented team members now based around the globe (and representing 18+ different countries!). While we are growing at a rapid rate, we are committed to growing strategically and sustainably, and that starts with growing our team of the #BestCoworkers - that's where you come in!

We're looking for people to join our mission to provide world-class digital marketing solutions to mid-size businesses around the world. We are passionate about what we do, we're committed to driving business growth for our clients, and we're on the hunt for people just like you, who take pride in their work and want to be part of a company that does too.

Why Choose WebFX?

Vibrant Company Culture: We've been named the Best Place To Work in Pennsylvania 10 times

Individual and Company Growth: Merit-based promotions with a clear progression path. WebFX grew 250% over the past 3 years, and we promote almost exclusively internally

Training and Development: Entry-level roles, comprehensive training, ongoing learning programs, and the chance to learn from some of the best in the business

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