PR and Media Relations Coordinator
PR and Media Relations Coordinator
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Job Description
SEEKING AGENCY PR/MEDIA RELATIONSPROFESSIONALS LOOKING TO ADVANCE THEIR CAREERS
WHY FRANCHISE ELEVATOR
When you join the Franchise Elevator team youre not just working at another PR firm youre working directly with entrepreneurs to becoming a part of the nations powerful and inspiring franchising industry. Because of our parent companys 30yearhistory 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 Elevators services will always be in high demand.
BENEFITS
HybridWork Schedule We are located in a contemporary in Northbrook IL with a satellite office in River North. Currently were working one to two days in either office that is most convenientto 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 membersserve as social cochair 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 inspires entrepreneurs to open their own business and leads to growth of emerging new franchise brands.
- The overall objective 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.
DESIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- Must be an effective confident communicator willing to speak up at meetings (client or internal team meetings) 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 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 uptospeed on current events
- Must work well in a team environment
- Bachelors degree from fouryear college or university
- Some agency setting related experience and/or training preferred
**Please note that addinga Cover Letter is preferred.
**Franchise Elevator is anEqual 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.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
