PR & Media Outreach Associate Job at Recooty in Hoffman Estates

About Atom
Atom.com is on a mission to reimagine the future of naming. We've built a powerful domain marketplace and branding platform. But we’re not here to do more of the same—we’re building a platform from the ground up, powered by AI, brand‑first thinking, and a deep understanding of what founders and domain investors actually need to power their business.

Role Overview
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
You will support the PR function across day‑to‑day execution, including:

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
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.

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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