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PR & Communications Specialist

Cornell Finance Club · Hoffman Estates, IL · Yesterday
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Job Description Atom.com is looking for a PR & Communications Specialist to support our media outreach efforts and build real PR experience in a fast-moving startup environment. This is an execution-focused, entry-level role. You will work closely with the marketing and leadership team to organize outreach, manage media lists, and support pitching efforts across startup announcements, product launches, and brand storytelling. It is ideal for someone early in their PR career who has some exposure to media outreach or communications work and is ready to grow into a stronger practitioner. What You’ll Do Media List Building Research relevant journalists, editors, and outlets across business, tech, and startup mediaMaintain and organize media lists in a shared trackerSegment lists by topic, beat, and campaign Outreach Support Send pitches and follow-ups using pre-written messaging and templatesTrack outreach activity and journalist responsesHelp ensure consistent and timely follow-up cycles Press Materials Assist in updating press releases, pitch templates, and briefing documentsProvide light writing and editing support Campaign Execution Help coordinate media outreach around product launches and announcementsSupport scheduling and logistics for PR campaigns Tracking & Reporting Maintain spreadsheets tracking outreach activity and coverageLog responses, opens, and placements What We’re Looking For We are not looking for senior PR strategists or agency leaders. We are looking for someone early in their career who is ready to build strong fundamentals. 1-3 years of experience in PR, communications, or journalismExposure to media outreach, pitching, or content creation through an internship, agency, or in-house roleStrong writing and editing skillsComfortable working in Google Sheets and Docs, and highly organizedInterest in startups, tech, or brandingWillingness to learn, take feedback, and execute consistently About Atom Atom.com is an AI-first domain marketplace and ICANN-accredited registrar helping entrepreneurs discover, evaluate, and secure the right domain. Atom combines millions of domains with AI-powered discovery that matches names based on meaning, positioning, style, and brand potential. Atom serves more than 100,000 startups and businesses and has been named to the Inc. 5000 list five times. Benefits 401(k)Dental insuranceHealth insuranceVision insurance

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