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Description Robert Half is partnering with our client, a global, customer-focused technology organization known for delivering innovative products and high-visibility experiences, to bring on a highly organized and proactive Public Relations Event Specialist for a 6-month contract supporting communications and event initiatives tied to key product and brand moments. Location: Seattle, WA (Onsite) Duration: 6-month contract Hours: 40 hours/week Pay Rate: $55u201358/hour Position Overview: The PR Events Specialist will lead the planning and execution of high-impact communications events, serving as the central coordinator across cross-functional teams. This role blends public relations, event management, and project management to drive seamless execution from concept through delivery. Partnering with communications, marketing, creative, and product teams, you will manage timelines, oversee logistics, and ensure alignment across stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: + Lead cross-functional coordination across communications, marketing, creative, and product teams to ensure alignment on event deliverables, timelines, and priorities + Build and manage detailed workback schedules, proactively tracking milestones and ensuring deadlines are met + Own end-to-end event logistics, including venue coordination, staffing, catering, scheduling, and attendee management + Manage travel logistics and accommodations, including hotel room blocks and executive-level arrangements + Develop and distribute briefing materials for internal stakeholders and leadership participating in events + Oversee onsite event execution to ensure smooth, efficient operations + Track action items, follow-ups, and deliverables across teams, ensuring accountability and timely completion + Support event reporting, performance tracking, and post-event analysis + Manage event budgets and forecasting for large-scale activations + Coordinate leadership reviews, meetings, and communications across event and project workstreams Requirements Basic Qualifications: + Bacheloru2019s degree in Communications, Marketing, Events, or a related field + 3u20135+ years of experience in event management, public relations, or project/program management + Proven ability to manage large-scale, cross-functional events from planning through execution + Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage complex logistics + Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment + Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience supporting communications or PR initiatives tied to events + Proactive, ownership-driven mindset with a track record of driving projects forward, following up on deliverables, and meeting deadlines + Comfortable navigating ambiguity while maintaining structure, clarity, and execution rigor + Collaborative team player who thrives in cross-functional environments and is willing to roll up their sleeves to get the job done Preferred Qualifications: + Experience supporting PR-driven or media-facing events + Familiarity with program/project management tools (e.g., Asana, Airtable, Smartsheet) + Experience managing budgets for large-scale events or activations + Experience working with executive stakeholders and high-visibility productions + Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively across teams + Strong problem-solving skills with a bias for action Innovation starts with people.u00ae Robert Half is the worldu2019s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app ( and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. u00a9 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking u201cApply Now,u201d youu2019re agreeing to Robert Halfu2019s Terms of Use ( and Privacy Notice (.