Public Relations Coordinator

About the role

You will play a key role in supporting media relations, communications, and brand awareness initiatives. Working alongside the Senior PR Manager, you will help develop and execute PR campaigns, create compelling press materials, coordinate media opportunities, and track industry trends to identify timely and impactful storytelling opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Aid in the development and execution of PR campaigns and initiatives
• Maintain media lists and build relationships with key journalists and influencers
• Manage inbound media and influencer inquiries
• Stay updated on industry trends and news cycles to identify opportunities for proactive media outreach
• Care for logistics for media events and interviews
• Support internal communication efforts as needed, and support cross-team communications/collaborative efforts
• Think creatively and identify new opportunities for the team

Requirements

Experience and Education: Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Marketing or Communications, minimum of 2 years of experience in public relations or a related field, PR agency experience preferred. Proficient in media monitoring tools, and Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite. Experience with PR measurement and evaluation tools. Familiarity with social media platforms and their role in PR strategies.

Skills And Attributes: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages for various audiences. Proven analytical skills, with experience drawing insights from data. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities. Strong project management skills; detail-oriented with time management skills. Ability to travel once per quarter.

Qualifications

Physical Requirements: Regularly sit, grasp, talk and/or hear. Occasionally walk and/or stand. Occasionally carry and lift up to 25lbs. Continuous hand/eye coordination and fine manipulation.

Benefits

• Biweekly pay
• Health and wellness benefits plans
• Flexible vacation and holiday policies
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Referral bonus
• Opportunity to work with a growing company that actively rewards and promotes its employee

Pay

USD $60,000.00/Yr. - USD $66,000.00/Yr.

Schedule

This is a hybrid role, which will require you to work at the Merchandise Mart office in Chicago 3 days per week.