Media Relations Specialist jobs in Chicago, IL
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Fishman Public Relations Inc is hiring: PR and Media Relations Coordinator in Ch
- Fishman Public Relations Inc
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Chicago, IL
FULL_TIME
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SEEKING AGENCY PR / MEDIA RELATIONSPROFESSIONALS LOOKING TO ADVANCE THEIR CAREERS
WHY FRANCHISE ELEVATOR
When you join the Franchise Elevator team, you're not just working at another PR firm - you're working directly with entrepreneurs to becoming a part of the nation's powerful and inspiring franchising industry. Because of our parent company’s 30-year history representing hundreds of restaurant, retail, fitness & wellness and home services franchise brands, we are highly regarded as THE industry experts in PR for emerging franchise brands. With franchises on every corner, new brands consistently entering the marketplace and competition for franchisees and customers increasing, the need for Franchise Elevator’s services will always be in high demand.
BENEFITS
- Hybrid Work Schedule - We are located in a contemporary office in Northbrook, IL with a satellite office in River North. Currently, we're working one to two days in either office that is most convenient to our Team members and the rest WFH.
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- 401K Match
- Casual workplace environment
- Competitive Salary
- PTO (5 days on the day you start)
- Vacation days (accrued after 6 months)
- Social Committee - we have fun at work! Each year, two of our staff members serve as social co-chairs to help bring fun into the office in the way of regular staff outings (2 parties annually), happy hours, unexpected treats, competitive games and other bonding activities.
JOB DESCRIPTION :
- Our mission goes beyond simply securing placements. The feature stories that Franchise Elevator PR generates across all types of media inspire entrepreneurs to open their own business, leading to the growth of emerging new franchise brands.
- The overall objective of the team is to effectively pitch traditional print, online and broadcast media, as well as bloggers and social influencers with "media hound" candidates who can effectively pitch traditional print, online and broadcast media, as well as bloggers and social influencers.
- We are seeking PR Specialists and Media Relations Coordinators who crave meaningful, creative work and thrive in a collaborative team environment.
- An average day includes researching and pitching traditional media and social influencers, writing pitches, press releases, team brainstorming, completing activity reports and helping with client presentations.
- Must be an effective, confident communicator – willing to speak up at meetings (client or internal team meetings), with the ability to hold their own in conversations with all kinds of media.
- Must understand various social media channels and how they are utilized for PR.
- Must be able to differentiate the needs of print / broadcast / online media (bloggers, journalists & reviewers) and know how to approach them accordingly.
- Must have the willingness and ability to think beyond traditional PR tactics and strategies to design / execute innovative approaches.
- Must possess extremely proficient writing skills and have a firm grasp of AP style.
- Must consume the media on a daily basis and be up-to-speed on current events.
- Must work well in a team environment.
- Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university.
- Some agency setting related experience and / or training preferred.
- Please note that adding a Cover Letter is preferred.
- Franchise Elevator is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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Media Relations Specialist, Travel
- Kinship
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Chicago, IL
FULL_TIME
- MEDIA RELATIONS SPECIALIST FOR TRAVELWe are searching for an entrepreneurially-minded Media Relations Specialist. For this position, we prize technical ability, curiosity, a learning mindset, and expe...
- 6 Days Ago
(Global Petrochemicals) Senior Media Relations Specialist
- MatchaTalent
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Chicago, IL
FULL_TIME
- This role required candidate to permanently relocate at Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. About the Company Founded in the late 1970s in Saudi Arabia's oil-rich region, this multinational corporation has solidifi...
- 19 Days Ago
Director, Media Relations
- American Academy of Pediatrics
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Itasca, IL
FULL_TIME
- The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the nation’s leading advocacy organization for children’s healthcare, seeks an individual with strong media credentials to direct media relations and social m...
- 25 Days Ago
Director, Media Relations
- Phaedon
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Chicago, IL
FULL_TIME
- At Phaedon, we believe that inspired people spark action. The Director of Media Relations is a team leader who plays a critical role in delivering action from within Phaedon’s media relations practice...
- 26 Days Ago
Media Relations Intern
- Chicago White Sox
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CHICAGO, IL
INTERN
- Job Description: The Media Relations intern will work closely with the Chicago White Sox media and public relations staff for the 2025 MLB season. They will assist in all facets of the department incl...
- 11 Days Ago
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Influencer Marketing Specialist
- Sprout Living
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Chicago, IL
- Location: Chicago Company: Sprout Living Department: Marketing About Us At Sprout Living, we are passionate about provid...
- 1/19/2025 12:00:00 AM
Senior Manager Internal Communications
- WellNow Urgent Care
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Chicago, IL
- WellNow Urgent Care is here to help our patients get well. Founded in 2011, we have quickly grown, with over 180 locatio...
- 1/19/2025 12:00:00 AM
Marketing and Communications Manager
- American Brain Tumor Association
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Chicago, IL
- Position Summary – Manager, Marketing and Communications Are you a versatile, experienced, data-driven marketer looking ...
- 1/19/2025 12:00:00 AM
Account Manager
- Law Bulletin Media
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Chicago, IL
- Beginning with the iconic Chicago Daily Law Bulletin® in 1854, we have steadily grown our business-critical and award-wi...
- 1/19/2025 12:00:00 AM
Senior Creative Project Manager
- LaSalle Network
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Chicago, IL
- LaSalle Network has partnered with a growing digital advertising agency here in Chicago and they are looking to hire on ...
- 1/19/2025 12:00:00 AM
Content Marketing Specialist
- TransPerfect
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Chicago, IL
- TransPerfect GlobalLink Content Marketing Specialist We are seeking a Content Marketing Specialist for TransPerfect’s aw...
- 1/19/2025 12:00:00 AM
Production Business Manager
- Cramer-Krasselt
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Chicago, IL
- Production Business Manager The Production Business Manager (PBM) handles the business end of producing commercial conte...
- 1/19/2025 12:00:00 AM
Head of Creative
- TAG - The Aspen Group
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Chicago, IL
- The Aspen Group (TAG) is one of the largest and most trusted retail healthcare business support organizations in the U.S...
- 1/19/2025 12:00:00 AM
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Income Estimation for Media Relations Specialist jobs
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What does a Media Relations Specialist do?
Media Relations Specialist in Florham Park, NJ
Provide secondary support to Social Media Specialist, monitoring the Company's social media channels, reporting significant activity and responding to posts where necessary.
May 10, 2023
Media Relations Specialist
Create and write proactive media pitches, press releases, blogs, article features, talking points, media statements and opinion editorials so all content is on-brand, error-free, consistent in style and messaging to optimize media pick-up and achieve organizational objectives.
June 25, 2022
Collaborate with Investigations, Policy, Advocacy, and Development teams on the promotion of reports, investigations, campaigns and other key public-facing products and initiatives.
September 23, 2022
Demonstrated ability to balance and prioritize multiple projects at once, meet deadlines, and adjust assignments as needed relative to available resources and time-sensitive developments.
November 01, 2022
Develop and deepen relationships with opinion editors and digital media at leading media outlets and platforms to increase publication of op-eds, articles, and other original content, including op-docs, podcasts, videos, and other multimedia.
November 16, 2022
Manage efforts to build online reviews and overall brand reputation online including monitoring online reviews, and work with local office teams to protect and strengthen their online reputation.
December 30, 2022
Assist in strategic planning of message distribution, tactics, KPIs and provide guidance to Media Relations Manager and VCUSA executives as necessary.
February 01, 2023
Supports and provides input to public affairs specialists in developing and implementing proactive strategies for delivering messaging to targeted internal and external audiences via digital, print and broadcast platforms.
February 07, 2023
Review Customer Satisfaction Survey reports to identify Promoters and provide franchisees lists and techniques for requesting reviews on ongoing basis.
April 28, 2023
Monitor global news across print, digital, TV and radio to identify trends, developing news cycles and other media engagement opportunities.
May 02, 2023