Associate, PR & Communications

Associate, PR & Communications

• Remote (Latin America-based)

• Compensation: Up to $6,000 USD/month

• Full-time, Contractor

• Work hours: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM CST

• Tech Stack: LinkedIn, newsletter platforms, podcast/video content workflows, Microsoft Office Suite, media databases such as Cision, MuckRack, and Factiva

At Near, we connect top talent in Latin America with exciting remote opportunities at U.S.-based companies. Our mission is to create better lives by fostering a remote work culture that transcends borders.

About the Company:

Our client is a strategic communications advisory firm in the financial sector, helping investment firms, asset managers, advisory firms, and financial platforms strengthen their positioning, thought leadership, and communications strategy. They support clients through fundraising, launches, growth initiatives, investor communications, and reputation-building work.

About the Role:

We’re looking for an Associate, PR & Communications who combines exceptional writing skills with strong judgment, professionalism, and confidence in client-facing environments. You’ll support content, PR, and communications execution across multiple financial clients while collaborating closely with the VP of PR & Communications and other internal stakeholders. This role requires someone proactive, polished, fast-moving, and comfortable building structure in a growing function.

You Will:

• Build and execute LinkedIn strategies for companies and executives

• Manage newsletters, editorial calendars, and content distribution plans

• Support podcast, video, and thought leadership amplification

• Draft articles, newsletters, LinkedIn content, PR materials, and related communications assets

• Help distribute white papers and stakeholder materials across owned and earned channels

• Support PR initiatives, media outreach, and broader communications campaigns

• Participate in weekly client calls and operate as a reliable client-facing partner

• Manage execution across approximately 4–6 client accounts

• Collaborate with the VP of PR & Communications, account managers, and leadership on review and delivery processes

• Translate complex financial concepts into clear, polished external communications

About You:

Your Background:

• 3–4+ years of experience in public relations, corporate communications, content marketing, or a related field

• Exceptional written English fluency

• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a client-facing environment

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field

• Proficiency with social media/content tools, media databases, and Microsoft Office Suite

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Self-starter with strong judgment who can make decisions and recommendations independently

• Professional, articulate, and polished presence with clients

Nice to Have:

• Strong verbal English fluency

• Background in finance or financial services

• Agency experience

• Experience supporting clients in sectors such as private equity, hedge funds, real estate, credit, fintech, or related industries

• Ability to understand and communicate finance-related content clearly

Compensation & Benefits:

• Compensation: Up to $6,000 USD/month

• Benefits:

  • 15 days PTO

  • U.S. holidays

  • Remote work from Latin America

  • Opportunity to join and help build a growing PR & Communications function

  • Direct collaboration with the VP of PR & Communications

  • 3 interview rounds in the hiring process