Public Relations Coordinator

Salary Range: $60,000 - $85,000

Job Posting End Date: April 17th 2026

We’ve Got You Under Our Wing

We are the duck. We develop and empower our people, cultivate relationships, give back to our community, and celebrate every success along the way. We do it all…The Aflac Way.

Aflac, a Fortune 500 company, is an industry leader in voluntary insurance products that pay cash directly to policyholders and one of America's best-known brands. Aflac has been recognized as Fortune’s 50 Best Workplaces for Diversity and as one of World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere.com.

Our business is about being there for people in need. So, ask yourself, are you the duck? If so, there’s a home, and a flourishing career for you at Aflac.

Work Designation. Depending on your location within the continental US, this role may be hybrid or remote.

• If you live within 50 miles of Aflac’s Worldwide Headquarters office located in Columbus, GA, this role will be hybrid. This means you will be expected to work in the office for at least 60% of the work week. You will work from your home (within the continental US) for the remaining portion of the work week. Details of this schedule will be discussed with your leadership.
• If you live more than 50 miles from Aflac’s Worldwide Headquarters office located in Columbus, GA, this role will be remote. This means you will be expected to work from your home, within the continental US. If the role is remote, there may be occasions that you are requested to come to the office based on business need. Any requests to come to the office would be communicated with you in advance.
  
  

What does it take to be successful at Aflac?

• Acting with Integrity
• Communicating Effectively
• Pursuing Self-Development
• Serving Customers
• Supporting Change
• Supporting Organizational Goals
• Working with Diverse Populations
  
  

What does it take to be successful in this role?

• Proficiency in AP Style
• Experience with social media programs, management tools and analytical platforms
• Experience with Microsoft Office 365
• Knowledge of public relations concepts, practices and procedures
• Excellent writing, editing and communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills
  
  

Education & Experience Required

• Bachelor's Degree In Public Relations or related field
• 2 years of related professional work experience, relevant internships, practicum
  
  

experience will be considered Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Education & Experience Preferred

• Insurance industry experience
  
  

Travel

Less than or equal to 10%

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in writing and distributing press releases, media pitches, media interview briefs, bylined articles, press materials and content related to PR campaigns and day-to-day media relations; assist with proofreading and editing using AP Style; develop media relations skills to navigate journalists' agendas and how to appropriately position Aflac; develop skills in agency project coordination and management.
• Monitor and track media coverage and social media metrics; compile and develop reports to track the effectiveness of PR campaigns; compile data and assist with preparing reports on media coverage and social media engagement; analyze and provide insights on public sentiment to improve strategies and campaigns.
• Create initial drafts of social media posts and assist in management of social media accounts by drafting posts, engaging with followers, increasing channel followers, monitoring and reporting of online discussions and media inquiries by handling routine responses for complaints and/or comments; assist in monitoring industry trends, public opinion and online listening tools to support Aflac’s reputational health; report and elevate findings to appropriate team members.
• Assist in planning events, product launches, satellite media tours/media days and community events; coordinate logistics such as invitations, venue arrangements and guest lists.
• Coordinate and track Compliance and stakeholder reviews and assist with translation projects; organize meetings, take notes and coordinate schedules; manage PR-related files and documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Total Rewards

The salary range for this job is $60,000 to $85,000. This range is specific to the job and salary offers consider a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including, but not limited to: education, experience, licensure, certifications, geographic location, and peer compensation. The range has been created in good faith based on information known to Aflac at the time of the posting.

At Aflac, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role to allow for future and continued salary growth, and compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each case. This salary range does not include any potential incentive pay or benefits, however, such information will be provided separately when appropriate.

In addition to the base salary, we offer an array of benefits to meet your needs including medical, dental, and vision coverage, prescription drug coverage, health care flexible spending, dependent care flexible spending, Aflac supplemental policies (Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity offered at no costs to employee), 401(k) plans, annual bonuses, and an opportunity to purchase company stock. On an annual basis, you’ll also be offered 11 paid holidays, up to 20 days PTO to be used for any reason, and, if eligible, state-mandated sick leave (Washington employees accrue 1-hour sick leave for every 40 hours worked) and other leaves of absence, if eligible, when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being. Aflac complies with all applicable leave laws, including, but not limited to, sick and safe leave, and adoption and parental leave, in all states and localities.