Marcus & Millichap is seeking a detail-oriented Public Relations Specialist with strong writing, communication, and relationship management skills to support PR efforts across the Western Division. This hands-on role translates agent activity and market insights into clear, compelling stories. You will manage media and internal relationships through confident communication across a wide range of stakeholders.
This role will manage day-to-day regional PR activities, including drafting and editing press releases and award nominations, maintaining accurate media contact lists, coordinating approvals, and tracking press coverage. You will collaborate closely with Field Marketing, divisional leadership, and marketing partners across social, advertising, and other channels to ensure PR efforts align with divisional priorities.
The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, brings exceptional attention to detail, and takes ownership of execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft, edit, route for approval, and distribute press releases in AP style; manage internal stakeholder reviews and publish approved content via Sitecore; respond to and manage incoming media inquiries from local reporters and outlets
- Identify newsworthy transactions, agent achievements, and market insights to develop compelling PR stories
- Coordinate with Corporate PR to align regional announcements and media outreach with national messaging
- Build and maintain strong relationships with agents, divisional leadership, corporate PR, Field Marketing, and local media contacts
- Maintain and update regional media lists; monitor local press activity and coverage
- Develop and manage annual editorial calendars, track deadlines, and pitch stories to media outlets
- Assist in drafting nomination narratives for industry awards
- Track and analyze PR performance metrics, including media placements, story pickups, and audience reach; prepare performance summaries and insights for divisional leadership.
- Collaborate with the marketing team to amplify earned media coverage across digital channels.
- Provide marketing support for divisional initiatives and special projects as needed
- Support the Field Marketing team by completing other tasks and duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism, writing, advertising, or a related business field
- Minimum of one year of experience in public relations, journalism, or marketing; in-house PR, agency experience, newsroom experience or exposure to real estate, financial services, or brokerage environments is a strong plus
- Experience pitching stories or building relationships with media outlets is a plus
- Exceptional writing and editing skills with knowledge of AP style; excellent verbal communication and presentation abilities
- Meticulous attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and workflows efficiently
- Demonstrated project management and collaboration skills in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to learn and apply commercial real estate concepts and terminology
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft O365, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Experience with task management or project tracking tools such as Asana or Monday
- Must be available to support Pacific Time Zone (PST) working hours
This role is fully remote, reporting to the Senior Team Manager, Field Marketing.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions
- Life and disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness resources
Marcus & Millichap offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees’ health, well-being, and financial security. Eligible employees may have access to the following benefits, subject to the terms of applicable benefit plans:
Benefits eligibility, coverage, and employer contributions may vary based on position, employment status (full-time or part-time), location, and length of service. This summary is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute a guarantee of benefits. Additional details will be provided during the hiring process or upon request.
Our mission is to help our clients create and preserve wealth by providing the best real estate investment sales, financing, research, and advisory services available.
Marcus & Millichap, Inc. is a leading national real estate services firm specializing in commercial real estate investment sales, financing services, research and advisory services. As of December 31, 2025, the Company had 1,808 investment sales and financing professionals in more than 80 offices who provide investment brokerage and financing services to sellers and buyers of commercial real estate. The Company also offers market research, consulting and advisory, and leasing services to its clients. Marcus & Millichap, Inc. closed 8,818 transactions in 2025, with a sales volume of $50.8 billion.
Marcus & Millichap is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.
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Marcus & Millichap was founded in 1971 with the goal of being a new kind of company – one driven by long-term relationships and built on a culture of collaboration. We focus on bringing together specialized market knowledge, the industry's leading brokerage platform and exclusive access to inventory to achieve exceptional results for our clients, year after year. Today, we are the industry’s largest firm specializing in real estate investment sales and financing, with over 80 offices and nearly 2,000 investment sales and financing professionals throughout the United States and Canada. In 2021, the firm closed 13,255 transactions with a sales volume of $84.4 billion.
