Fishman PR is hiring: PR and Media Relations Coordinator in Chicago

SEEKING AGENCY PR/MEDIA RELATIONS SPECIALIST LOOKING TO ADVANCE THEIR CAREER WHY FISHMAN PR? When you join the Fishman PR team, you're not just working at another PR firm - you're becoming a part of the nation's powerful franchising industry. Because of our over 30-year history representing some of North America's largest, well-established restaurant, retail, fitness & wellness and home services franchised brands, Fishman PR has been ranked the #1 PR Agency in franchising for seven consecutive years! Our mission goes beyond securing placements. Our staff makes a real difference every day through generating earned coverage and creating content that not only inspires entrepreneurs to open their own businesses, but supports the success of those small business owners (franchisees). BENEFITS Flexible Work Schedule - We are located in a contemporary office in the heart of River North. Currently, we're working two days in office and the rest work from home. Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance 401K Match Competitive Salary PTO (5 days on the day you start) Vacation days (10 accrued after 6 months) Social activities - We love how our social activities for our staff and frequent agency summits help optimize professional development, improve team cohesiveness and boost collaboration opportunities. Candidate Referral Incentive - Employees receive a financial bonus for bringing us quality job candidates that get hired. JOB DETAILS Variety of PR tasks - A mix of traditional media relations and influencer outreach, writing of pitches press releases & blog pieces, brainstorming client strategies with the team, assisting with client presentations, etc. Client contact/client relations - The potential to lead accounts is in the cards for confident, empathetic communicators Team collaboration - Our employees love meaningful, creative work and thrive in a collaborative team environment DESIRED SKILLS AND 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 possess extremely proficient writing skills and have a firm grasp of AP style and blog writing Must consume the media on a daily basis and be up-to-speed on current events and be creative to come up with "create the news" ideas for clients to break through the clutter. Must understand various social media channels and how they are utilized for PR Must have the willingness and ability to think beyond traditional PR tactics and strategies to design/execute innovative approaches Must work well in a team environment Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university Some agency setting related experience and/or training preferred **A Cover Letter along with Resume is encouraged. **Fishman PR 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.