Atom.com is hiring: PR & Media Outreach Associate in Hoffman Estates

We’re looking for a

PR & Media Outreach Associate

to support our media outreach efforts and learn hands‑on PR execution in a fast‑paced startup environment.
This is an execution‑focused, entry‑level role. You will work closely with the marketing and leadership team to help organize outreach, manage media lists, and support pitching efforts. You’ll gain real experience working on startup announcements, product launches, and brand storytelling.
This role is ideal for someone early in their PR career who has some exposure to media outreach or communications work and wants to grow into a stronger PR practitioner.
What You’ll Do

Media List Building

Research relevant journalists, editors, and outlets in business, tech, and startup media
Maintain and organize media lists in a shared tracker
Help 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
Light writing support (not strategy creation)
Campaign Execution Support

Help coordinate media outreach around product launches and announcements
Support scheduling and logistics for PR campaigns
Tracking & Reporting

Maintain simple spreadsheets tracking outreach and coverage
Log responses, opens, and placements
What We’re Looking For

0–2 years of experience in PR, communications, journalism, or marketing
Some exposure to media outreach, pitching, or content creation (internship, agency, or in‑house)
Strong writing and editing skills
Comfortable working in Google Sheets / Docs and staying highly organized
Interest in startups, tech, or branding
Willingness to learn, take feedback, and execute consistently
Nice to Have (Not Required)

Internship or assistant experience at a PR agency
Exposure to tech/startup clients
Familiarity with tools like Cision, MuckRack, or similar
Basic understanding of how journalists and press cycles work
Interest in AI, startups, or domain/branding space

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