Rust-Oleum Corporation
Specialist, PR & Communications
Rust-Oleum Corporation, Vernon Hills, Illinois, United States, 60061
Job Title: Specialist, PR & Communications
Location: Vernon Hills, IL
Department: Rust‑Oleum US Marketing
Reports to: Director, Public Relations & Corporate Communications
Direct reports / manages: No
About the Role Seeking a highly organized self‑starter who loves uncovering creative stories, diving into data, and crafting messages that engage, inspire, and excite both internal and external audiences. This role will lead the creation of positive media narratives that showcase how Rust‑Oleum helps people beautify, protect, and enhance what’s important. Blend creativity with strategy to empower others through inspiration and innovation.
Responsibilities
Media Relations & Storytelling
Proactively identify, develop, and pitch engaging story ideas that highlight Rust‑Oleum’s impact on end users.
Maintain strong relationships with journalists and editors to secure high‑quality media coverage.
Track media coverage and analyze trends to inform future strategies.
Content Creation
Write and distribute press releases, media advisories, and press kits, ensuring all messaging aligns with our brand voice.
Collaborate on innovative content such as bylines, expert interviews, or event materials to enrich our media efforts.
Media Events Coordination
Organize and manage media events such as press conferences, interviews, and product demo sessions.
Prepare and distribute press materials, samples, and any additional resources needed for events.
Internal Communications
Support internal communications efforts with emails, digital boards, and intranet content.
Partner with cross‑functional teams to develop and execute internal communication strategies that foster employee engagement, pride, and awareness of company initiatives and milestones.
General Responsibilities
Assist in the execution of PR campaigns, media relations, influencer programs, and partnerships.
Support coordination of meetings, conferences, and PR initiatives.
Serve as the primary point of contact for the PR agency to manage day‑to‑day communication, deliverables, and alignment.
Performs other duties as assigned in the interest of Rust‑Oleum.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field.
2 years of experience in media relations with a proven track record of securing coverage.
Exceptional writing and editing skills with a knack for creating attention‑grabbing content.
Strong interpersonal and presentation abilities to build trust and collaboration with media contacts, marketing teams, and senior leaders.
Organizational skills to coordinate events and manage deadlines effectively.
Self‑starter attitude with the ability to work independently while contributing to team goals.
A strategic mindset coupled with creativity to develop and pitch innovative ideas.
Team player with ability to collaborate across cross‑functional teams.
Ability to apply company policies and procedures to resolve routine issues.
Ability to follow standard instructions, practices, and procedures in analyzing situations or data.
Ability to develop working relationships internally that can include exchanging standard information with other colleagues and professionals.
Strategic planning: proactive, forward‑looking and able to anticipate trends, create competitive and breakthrough strategies and plans.
Leadership Traits
Change Management: Adapt to change, anticipate future needs, and demonstrate managerial courage.
Problem Solving: Understand and evaluate complex issues, devise and implement successful solutions, focus on results, take a logical approach, and probe fruitful sources for answers.
Communication: Effective verbal and written communication, executive presence, active listening, and capability to convey important messages with the desired effect.
Collaboration: Identify opportunities for shared resources, seek partnerships, involve others, build commitment, foster open dialogue, and support diversity and input from all team members.
Decision Making: Critical thinking, track record of making high‑quality decisions, confidence, decisiveness, and action orientation.
Judgment: Adopt strategic, analytical, and carefully weighted decision‑making processes.
Integrity & Commitment: Demonstrate integrity, commitment, moral courage, emotional intelligence, values‑driven behavior, respect for company culture, responsible entrepreneurship, can‑do attitude, and desire to go above and beyond.
Salary & Benefits Salary Target Range: $60,000 - $70,000, bonus eligible.
From big benefits to small, we take care of our associates! After 30 days of employment you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability, and business travel insurance; flexible spending accounts; employee assistance program; stock purchases; and vacation/sick days/parental leave. We also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment. Associates are vested in the RPM Pension plan after completing five years of service. Rust‑Oleum offers nine paid holidays and one floating holiday per year. You are also eligible to earn three weeks of vacation on an annualized basis.
Equal Opportunity Employer Rust‑Oleum is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.
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Department: Rust‑Oleum US Marketing
Reports to: Director, Public Relations & Corporate Communications
Direct reports / manages: No
About the Role Seeking a highly organized self‑starter who loves uncovering creative stories, diving into data, and crafting messages that engage, inspire, and excite both internal and external audiences. This role will lead the creation of positive media narratives that showcase how Rust‑Oleum helps people beautify, protect, and enhance what’s important. Blend creativity with strategy to empower others through inspiration and innovation.
Responsibilities
Media Relations & Storytelling
Proactively identify, develop, and pitch engaging story ideas that highlight Rust‑Oleum’s impact on end users.
Maintain strong relationships with journalists and editors to secure high‑quality media coverage.
Track media coverage and analyze trends to inform future strategies.
Content Creation
Write and distribute press releases, media advisories, and press kits, ensuring all messaging aligns with our brand voice.
Collaborate on innovative content such as bylines, expert interviews, or event materials to enrich our media efforts.
Media Events Coordination
Organize and manage media events such as press conferences, interviews, and product demo sessions.
Prepare and distribute press materials, samples, and any additional resources needed for events.
Internal Communications
Support internal communications efforts with emails, digital boards, and intranet content.
Partner with cross‑functional teams to develop and execute internal communication strategies that foster employee engagement, pride, and awareness of company initiatives and milestones.
General Responsibilities
Assist in the execution of PR campaigns, media relations, influencer programs, and partnerships.
Support coordination of meetings, conferences, and PR initiatives.
Serve as the primary point of contact for the PR agency to manage day‑to‑day communication, deliverables, and alignment.
Performs other duties as assigned in the interest of Rust‑Oleum.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field.
2 years of experience in media relations with a proven track record of securing coverage.
Exceptional writing and editing skills with a knack for creating attention‑grabbing content.
Strong interpersonal and presentation abilities to build trust and collaboration with media contacts, marketing teams, and senior leaders.
Organizational skills to coordinate events and manage deadlines effectively.
Self‑starter attitude with the ability to work independently while contributing to team goals.
A strategic mindset coupled with creativity to develop and pitch innovative ideas.
Team player with ability to collaborate across cross‑functional teams.
Ability to apply company policies and procedures to resolve routine issues.
Ability to follow standard instructions, practices, and procedures in analyzing situations or data.
Ability to develop working relationships internally that can include exchanging standard information with other colleagues and professionals.
Strategic planning: proactive, forward‑looking and able to anticipate trends, create competitive and breakthrough strategies and plans.
Leadership Traits
Change Management: Adapt to change, anticipate future needs, and demonstrate managerial courage.
Problem Solving: Understand and evaluate complex issues, devise and implement successful solutions, focus on results, take a logical approach, and probe fruitful sources for answers.
Communication: Effective verbal and written communication, executive presence, active listening, and capability to convey important messages with the desired effect.
Collaboration: Identify opportunities for shared resources, seek partnerships, involve others, build commitment, foster open dialogue, and support diversity and input from all team members.
Decision Making: Critical thinking, track record of making high‑quality decisions, confidence, decisiveness, and action orientation.
Judgment: Adopt strategic, analytical, and carefully weighted decision‑making processes.
Integrity & Commitment: Demonstrate integrity, commitment, moral courage, emotional intelligence, values‑driven behavior, respect for company culture, responsible entrepreneurship, can‑do attitude, and desire to go above and beyond.
Salary & Benefits Salary Target Range: $60,000 - $70,000, bonus eligible.
From big benefits to small, we take care of our associates! After 30 days of employment you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability, and business travel insurance; flexible spending accounts; employee assistance program; stock purchases; and vacation/sick days/parental leave. We also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment. Associates are vested in the RPM Pension plan after completing five years of service. Rust‑Oleum offers nine paid holidays and one floating holiday per year. You are also eligible to earn three weeks of vacation on an annualized basis.
Equal Opportunity Employer Rust‑Oleum is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.
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