United Wholesale Mortgage · 8 hours ago
Public Relations Strategist II
Pontiac, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expUnited Wholesale Mortgage is seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Public Relations Strategist to help shape and protect their brand. The role involves supporting PR execution and contributing to broader communications strategies while collaborating with various teams to ensure consistent and impactful messaging.
FinanceFinancial ServicesMortgage
Responsibilities
Researching and analyzing industry trends to identify story ideas, fresh angles and relevant thought leadership opportunities for executive leadership
Utilizing media monitoring tools to track company and executive mentions
Creating and maintaining media lists, identifying new and relevant publications and reporters who would be receptive to telling our stories
Developing media materials, including briefing sheets and press releases
Crafting compelling narratives for pitches and award nominations
Building and maintaining editorial and speaking calendars
Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, social, legal and leadership teams to align messaging
Support announcements, launches, events and thought-leadership initiatives
Support proactive and reactive media outreach, including pitching, interview coordination and follow-ups
Qualification
Required
2-4 years of experience in PR or a related role
Bachelor's degree in communications, PR, journalism or similar fields
Deeply curious with a constant desire to learn more about our business, products, tools and the industry at large; open to and seeks out coaching and learning opportunities
Ability to nurture long-term relationships with journalists, influencers and stakeholders; high emotional intelligence
Proven communication and storytelling skills; able to craft narratives to meet overarching business goals
Highly organized and comfortable managing multiple campaigns and deadlines simultaneously
A proactive self-starter with a strong work ethic who is positive, collaborative and solution-focused
Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills with strong attention to detail
Preferred
Mortgage, Housing industry and/or B2B experience a plus
Benefits
Paid Time Off (PTO) after just 30 days
Additional parental and maternity leave benefits after 12 months
Adoption reimbursement program
Paid volunteer hours
Paid training and career development
Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
401k with employer match
Mortgage discount and area business discounts
Free membership to our large, state-of-the-art fitness center, including exercise classes such as yoga and Zumba, various sports leagues and a full-size basketball court
Wellness area, including an in-house primary-care physician’s office, full-time massage therapist and hair salon
Gourmet cafeteria featuring homemade breakfast and lunch
Convenience store featuring healthy grab-and-go snacks
In-house Starbucks and Dunkin
Indoor/outdoor café with Wi-Fi
Company
United Wholesale Mortgage
United Wholesale Mortgage is a wholesale mortgage lender.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.3BKey Investors
The Gores Group
2025-09-09Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $800M
2021-01-22IPO
Leadership Team
Martim Schnack
VP, IT Enablement
Recent News
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