Lead Publicist

About Cardiff Cardiff lends to small businesses. Since 2004 we've funded more than $12 billion across the country, to businesses in logistics, healthcare, construction, professional services, and plenty in between. We're building our own underwriting technology, and we still answer the phone; our customers need capital fast, and they want a straight answer from a person who can actually help. Location: San Diego, CA or Remote (U.S.) Employment Type: Full-time Department: Marketing Reports to: Communications Director The Role We’re hiring a Lead Publicist with a proven track record in U.S. Tier 1 business, economic, and financial media. Reporting to our Director of Communications & Partnerships, you’ll land top-tier coverage yourself while setting the pace for our publicists: guiding pitch strategy, sharpening their work, and making sure we never miss a news moment. This is a full-time role based in the United States. What You’ll Do Secure coverage in Tier 1 outlets such as WSJ, Bloomberg, CNBC, Reuters, FT, Forbes, Fortune, and Barron’s (see recent examples in ournewsroom) Pitch executives into breaking news as expert voices on the economy, rates, credit, and small business Set daily pitching priorities and review and edit the team’s pitches before they go out Build and maintain relationships with top-tier reporters, editors, producers, and bookers Lead media strategy for report launches, thought leadership, and proactive campaigns Prep executives for interviews and broad