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PR & Media Outreach Associate
Job in
Hoffman Estates, Cook County, Illinois, 60179, USA
Listed on 2026-07-01
Listing for:
Atom.com
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-01
Job specializations:
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Marketing / Advertising / PR
PR / Communications, Marketing Communications, Digital Marketing, Content Writer / Copywriter
Job Description & How to Apply Below
We’re looking for a PR & Media Outreach Associate to support our media outreach efforts and learn hands‑on PR execution in a fast‑paced startup environment.
This is an execution‑focused, entry‑level role. You will work closely with the marketing and leadership team to help organize outreach, manage media lists, and support pitching efforts. You’ll gain real experience working on startup announcements, product launches, and brand storytelling.
This role is ideal for someone early in their PR career who has some exposure to media outreach or communications work and wants to grow into a stronger PR practitioner.
What You’ll DoMedia List Building
- Research relevant journalists, editors, and outlets in business, tech, and startup media
- Maintain and organize media lists in a shared tracker
- Help segment lists by topic, beat, and campaign
- Send pitches and follow‑ups using pre‑written messaging and templates
- Track outreach activity and journalist responses
- Help ensure consistent and timely follow‑up cycles
- Assist in updating press releases, pitch templates, and briefing documents
- Light writing support (not strategy creation)
- Help coordinate media outreach around product launches and announcements
- Support scheduling and logistics for PR campaigns
- Maintain simple spreadsheets tracking outreach and coverage
- Log responses, opens, and placements
- 0–2 years of experience in PR, communications, journalism, or marketing
- Some exposure to media outreach, pitching, or content creation (internship, agency, or in‑house)
- Strong writing and editing skills
- Comfortable working in Google Sheets / Docs and staying highly organized
- Interest in startups, tech, or branding
- Willingness to learn, take feedback, and execute consistently
- Internship or assistant experience at a PR agency
- Exposure to tech/startup clients
- Familiarity with tools like Cision, Muck Rack, or similar
- Basic understanding of how journalists and press cycles work
- Interest in AI, startups, or domain/branding space
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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