PR & Communications Specialist
Hoffman Estates, IL - USA
Job Summary
Job description:
is looking for a PR & Communications Specialist to support our media outreach efforts and build real PR experience in a fast-moving startup environment.
This is an execution-focused entry-level role. You will work closely with the marketing and leadership team to organize outreach manage media lists and support pitching efforts across startup announcements product launches and brand storytelling. It is ideal for someone early in their PR career who has some exposure to media outreach or communications work and is ready to grow into a stronger practitioner.
What Youll Do
Media List Building
- Research relevant journalists editors and outlets across business tech and startup media
- Maintain and organize media lists in a shared tracker
- Segment lists by topic beat and campaign
Outreach Support
- Send pitches and follow-ups using pre-written messaging and templates
- Track outreach activity and journalist responses
- Help ensure consistent and timely follow-up cycles
Press Materials
- Assist in updating press releases pitch templates and briefing documents
- Provide light writing and editing support
Campaign Execution
- Help coordinate media outreach around product launches and announcements
- Support scheduling and logistics for PR campaigns
Tracking & Reporting
- Maintain spreadsheets tracking outreach activity and coverage
- Log responses opens and placements
What Were Looking For
We are not looking for senior PR strategists or agency leaders. We are looking for someone early in their career who is ready to build strong fundamentals.
- 1-3 years of experience in PR communications or journalism
- Exposure to media outreach pitching or content creation through an internship agency or in-house role
- Strong writing and editing skills
- Comfortable working in Google Sheets and Docs and highly organized
- Interest in startups tech or branding
- Willingness to learn take feedback and execute consistently
About Atom
is an AI-first domain marketplace and ICANN-accredited registrar helping entrepreneurs discover evaluate and secure the right domain. Atom combines millions of domains with AI-powered discovery that matches names based on meaning positioning style and brand potential. Atom serves more than 100000 startups and businesses and has been named to the Inc. 5000 list five times.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance