Assistant Director, Publicity — AI & Ideas

We’re looking for a seasoned publicist with 5+ years of experience to independently lead ambitious national campaigns for bestselling books, prominent thought leaders and mission-driven organizations, with a particular focus on AI and the ideas surrounding its impact on business and society.

Beyond AI, your portfolio may include major thinkers and authors in economics, philosophy, business and other idea-driven fields—giving you the opportunity to work across some of the most interesting intellectual conversations happening today.

We want someone who doesn’t simply know how to pitch technology. You’re genuinely fascinated by it.

You follow the debates among OpenAI, Anthropic and other major AI players. You know the journalists, podcasts and thinkers driving the conversation. You’re interested in questions about AI and work, creativity, intelligence, power, safety, business and society. You might listen to Hard Fork, Dwarkesh Patel or Lex Fridman because you actually want to—not because a client requires it.

At Fortier PR, you’ll turn that curiosity into major media opportunities and help some of today’s most interesting thinkers bring their ideas to a much larger audience.

*5+ years of PR and media relations experience, ideally involving technology, business, ideas or thought leadership

*A strong record of securing national business, technology and mainstream media

*Relationships with journalists, producers and podcast bookers

*Experience independently leading major campaigns and advising sophisticated clients

*Excellent news judgment and an instinct for turning complex ideas into compelling stories

*Exceptional writing, pitching, organizational and client-management skills

*A genuine fascination with AI, technology and the intellectual debates surrounding them

*Broad intellectual curiosity extending to business, economics, philosophy and social issues

*The ability to move quickly, think strategically and spot opportunities in the news

*The drive to work autonomously while collaborating with a smart, supportive and high-performing team

Agency experience is valuable, but it isn’t the only path. We’re also interested in exceptional candidates from think tanks, publishers, media organizations, technology companies, nonprofits and other idea-driven institutions who have substantial earned-media experience.

Fortier PR offers an unusual opportunity for an accomplished publicist to become even better.

You’ll lead high-profile national campaigns, work directly with accomplished authors, thinkers and organizations, receive assistant support, and join a culture built around continuous learning and professional development.

We’re a team that cares deeply about ideas, media and results—and about helping talented publicists keep advancing their craft.