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Mainland · 17 hours ago

Public Relations Specialist

positionChicago, IL
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry, Mid Level
money$50K/yr - $60K/yr
date1+ years exp

Mainland is a company focused on achieving concrete public relations results for clients. The Public Relations Specialist will be responsible for pitching to media outlets, developing relationships, and securing valuable placements for clients.

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Hiring Manager
Nick Powills, CFE
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Responsibilities

The Account Executive will support PR efforts and work to secure press for clients
Daily pitching and securing of local, regional and national media coverage
Establish and maintain relationships with media – TV, print, radio, web, etc
Research media and develop creative story angles / news hooks to secure press
Interview franchise owners for a variety of clients to extract newsworthy angles
Support account manager or senior account manager with press release writing, media list creation and maintenance and other projects
Other duties may be assigned

Qualification

Media relationsPress release writingStory developmentCommunication skillsOutgoing personalityProactive approachFearlessness in pitchingContent marketingJournalism experience

Required

Ability to be proactive and assertive in efforts to secure media
Fearlessness in phone pitching and constant engagement of the media
Writing experience – with a preference for press releases, articles, blogs and content marketing
Superb communication skills
Outgoing personality and hunger to learn

Preferred

Understanding of the media and what 'is and isn't a story,' the ability to create, develop and execute story angles and pitches
Proven book of media placements and business media connections
BA or BS in Public Relations, Mass Communications, Journalism, or related degree
1-3 years media relations, communications, publicity, journalism, or sales experience (or equivalent experience)

Company

Mainland

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Mainland is an advertising company that provides content creation, digital, and content marketing services.
dateFounded in 2018
location
Chicago, Illinois, USA
people-size11-50 employees
web-link
https://www.hellomainland.com

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage

Leadership Team

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Nick Powills
Chief Growth Officer
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